Lead a function accountable for advancing strategic execution within operations, ensuring initiatives are thoughtfully designed, appropriately scoped, and delivered with measurable business value in alignment with long-term operational objectives. Partner on project planning across strategic planning office, technology, and cross-functional teams to ensure outcomes, deliverables, and execution strategies remain aligned with enterprise priorities.

Responsibilities

  • Build and scale a team responsible for driving project execution, advancing process optimization, and embedding strategic discipline within operations

  • Evaluate project scope, design, and business cases to ensure alignment with operational strategy and value realization

  • Translate enterprise and strategic planning priorities into clear operational execution frameworks

  • Ensure automation and technology investments are preceded by proper process redesign, avoiding optimization of broken processes

  • Facilitate and manage cross-functional strategic initiatives that impact multiple business lines.

  • Manage interdependencies and critical milestones, ensuring alignment across initiatives.

  • Resolve issues that arise during planning and execution of high-impact meetings and projects.

  • Define and direct communications to leaders and teams across the organization.

  • Champion organizational change and promote a culture of transparency, accountability, inclusivity, and collaboration.

  • May delegate tasks to partners across the organization to ensure completion of deliverables.

  • May perform work similar to direct reports during high-volume periods.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in business or related field

  • Twelve years of experience in a corporate environment with roles requiring problem-solving and strategic execution

  • Experience in project management or business operations

  • Leadership experience with responsibility for guiding teams and initiatives

  • Strong critical thinking and decision-making skills

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills

  • Ability to distill complex information into clear, actionable content for diverse audiences

  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience managing large-scale events and initiatives across multiple business lines

  • Familiarity with financial services industry and strategic asset businesses

Working Conditions

  • This is a hybrid position requiring three days (Tuesday-Thursday) in office per week in one of our hub locations (Cedar Rapids, Philadelphia, or Denver). 

  • Relocation assistance will not be provided for this position

  • Occasional Travel 25%

  • Occasional travel to facilitate leadership and divisional meetings

Compensation

The salary for this position generally ranges between $181,000 - $240,000 annually. Please note that the salary range is a good faith estimate for this position and actual starting pay is determined by several factors including qualifications, experience, geography, work location designation (in-office, hybrid, remote) and operational needs. Salary may vary above and below the stated amounts, as permitted by applicable law.

Additionally, this position is typically eligible for an Annual Bonus of 25% based on the Company Bonus Plan/Individual Performance and is at the Company’s discretion. 

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