Strategic Initiative Manager

Position Summary

The Strategic Initiative Manager provides comprehensive oversight of enterprise initiatives, ensuring strategic alignment and tracking progress through regular reviews and executive reporting. This role coordinates across all business functions to resolve resource conflicts and interdependencies while managing risks and capacity constraints. Key responsibilities include facilitating stakeholder communication, validating value realization through measurable outcomes, and driving continuous improvement across initiative delivery processes.

Objectives

• Drive company strategy, align teams, and deliver on multiple interconnected operations projects to achieve strategic organizational objectives.
• Work to initiate successful programs that drive strategic benefits and organizational growth through effective resource allocation and strategic planning.
• Define and oversee a list of dependent projects needed to reach the program's overall goals, ensuring proper coordination and interdependency management.
• Enlist teams, implement strategies, and measure return on investment through comprehensive benefits realization tracking and performance metrics.
• Act as liaison between various departments, facilitating cross-team collaboration and understanding to ensure seamless program execution.
• Organize and track projects, proactively manage risks, manage project escalations, prioritize tasks, and meet specific business objectives within defined timelines and budgets.
• Develop and maintain strategic roadmaps that outline objectives, timelines, and key deliverables aligned with organizational goals.
• Facilitate stakeholder communication and engagement across all organizational levels, ensuring consistent alignment with strategic initiatives.
• Monitor and evaluate program performance, implementing continuous improvement processes based on lessons learned and best practices.

Requirements

Education/Experience:

• Typically requires a bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) and 5
• years of relevant experience.

Skills:

• Experience managing operations or initiatives within a manufacturing environment.
• Strategic planning and business acumen with ability to align programs with organizational objectives and market insights.
• Program and project management expertise including coordination of multiple interconnected projects and resource allocation.
• Cross-functional leadership and stakeholder management skills with ability to influence without direct authority.
• Executive communication and presentation skills for regular reporting and strategic discussions.
• Risk management and mitigation capabilities with experience in proactive issue identification and resolution.
• Data analysis and performance tracking skills for measuring ROI, benefits realization, and program effectiveness.
• Financial management and budget oversight experience for program cost control and resource optimization.
• Change management and organizational development skills to drive transformation initiatives.
• Analytical and problem-solving abilities for complex business challenges and strategic decision-making.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master of Business Administration (MBA) or advanced degree in Business, Management, Strategy, or related field.
• Program Management Professional (PgMP) certification or similar.
• 7 or more years of relevant work experience in program management, strategic planning, or business operations.
• Experience with strategic management frameworks and methodologies (SWOT analysis, competitive analysis, strategic roadmapping, scenario planning, etc.).
• Cross-functional leadership experience in technology, utilities, or similar complex operational environments.
• Experience with enterprise transformation initiatives and large-scale organizational change.
• Background in managing programs with multiple stakeholders and competing priorities..

Location:

• Tallassee, Alabama; May be required to travel to one of our manufacturing/customer locations up to 40% of the time when necessary.