Director, Head of Strategic Initiatives
This position is with a private equity backed, field services organization. The Head of Strategic Initiatives is responsible for the development and execution of high priority strategic and operational initiatives. This position will directly support the Chief Executive Officer by defining and leading key business efforts that create customer and/or business value. This leader should be comfortable taking charge amongst the C-Suite and key senior leaders across the organization and working alongside the financial sponsor.
Position Responsibilities:
• Identify and drive opportunities for operational enhancements within the organization.
• Create and implement data-driven tools and frameworks to support better strategic decision-making.
• Bridge cross-functional workstreams that would otherwise remain isolated.
• Integrate various data sources into comprehensive analyses to address key business questions.
• Develop scalable and repeatable processes for C-Suite executives, often coordinating across different functional teams with support staff.
• Collaborate with team members to gain a deep understanding of their operational needs, focusing on listening before providing solutions.
• Track and facilitate the achievement of business goals and targets.
• Lead and collaborate with internal stakeholders, external vendors, and subject matter experts to execute complex project plans.
• Ensure the delivery of high-quality work from cross-functional teams, and maintain up-to-date and accessible deliverables.
• Report progress and updates to key leadership and the Board of Directors.
• Communicate insights effectively through data presentations and storytelling.
Requirements:
• Bachelor’s degree.
• 2-4+ years of experience in Investment Banking, Private Equity, or Consulting.
• Proficient in Excel and PowerPoint, with the ability to analyze structured and unstructured data sets.
• Experience in healthcare or route logistics-based businesses is highly desirable.
• Based in Houston is a plus.
• Self-motivated with a strong intellectual curiosity and a high drive for execution.