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Strategic Initiatives Manager

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United States of America , Parsippany

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140000.00 - 175000.00 USD / Year

Job Description:

We are seeking a Strategic Initiatives Manager to lead high-impact initiatives that drive operational efficiency, profitable growth, and long-term success. In this role, you will work closely with senior leadership and cross-functional teams to develop business cases, execute key strategies, and lead change management efforts. By leveraging market insights and internal data, you’ll identify opportunities, solve complex problems, and guide initiatives from concept to execution, ensuring measurable results and sustained innovation.

Job Responsibility:

  • Collaborate with key stakeholders across the organization to identify, define, and execute high-impact strategic initiatives that align with the company's long-term objectives
  • Identify opportunities to rethink operational approaches, streamline processes, and integrate technology or external expertise to enhance overall efficiency
  • Serve as a thought partner to senior leadership, providing insightful frameworks, tools, and recommendations that drive business growth and transformation
  • Lead end-to-end project execution, overseeing everything from scoping and analysis to implementation and post-project measurement to ensure alignment with business goals
  • Coordinate cross-functional teams, removing obstacles and maintaining accountability throughout project lifecycles to ensure timely and effective delivery
  • Build trusted relationships with key stakeholders, fostering collaboration and shared ownership of project outcomes, while ensuring alignment and engagement
  • Lead change management efforts, securing buy-in from stakeholders and driving the successful adoption and execution of strategic initiatives across the organization
  • Conduct in-depth data and financial analyses to identify high-priority opportunities, assess ROI, and provide data-backed recommendations that shape strategic direction
  • Influence key decision-makers by presenting compelling, data-driven arguments to senior leadership and cross-functional stakeholders
  • Define and track key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the success and impact of strategic initiatives, continuously optimizing for improved results
  • Deliver actionable insights based on data analysis to refine both operational and strategic outcomes, ensuring long-term success.

Requirements:

  • A bachelor’s degree with extensive work experience in strategy and a strong academic record is required
  • An advanced degree (e.g., MBA, PhD) is preferred
  • A minimum of 3 years of experience in roles such as management consulting, corporate finance, corporate development, data analytics, or strategy, demonstrating a track record of success in these areas
  • Strong quantitative skills with a proven ability to deconstruct complex problems through data analysis and craft compelling, data-driven narratives to support decision-making
  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, and PowerPoint, with a working knowledge of SQL queries and Tableau or similar data visualization tools
  • Proven experience in leading cross-functional projects, managing competing priorities, and delivering results in a timely and efficient manner
  • Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex ideas clearly and persuasively to diverse audiences including C-Suite level executives
  • A proactive, curious learner with a passion for tackling challenging problems and working effectively in fast-paced, ambiguous environments
  • Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with individuals at all levels of the organization, fostering a positive and productive team dynamic
  • You need to be a self-starter, comfortable navigating ambiguity, with a demonstrated ability to apply creative and pragmatic analytical approaches when ideal data may not be readily available.
What we offer:
  • Access to Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability insurance
  • Eligible to elect other voluntary benefits including: Group Legal, Identity Theft, Accident Insurance, FSA, additional life insurance coverages
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan with company matched contributions
  • Full training to learn the business and enhance professional skills
  • Employee discounts, including discounted prices on the purchase of Avis/Budget cars
  • Access to an Employee Assistance Program for services including counseling, financial and legal consultation, referrals for care service and more

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
February 20, 2026

Employment Type:
Fulltime
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