How you’ll make a difference:
As the Director of Strategic Initiatives you will guide cross-functional teams in the development, planning, and implementation of key strategic initiatives to create a clear, charted path to our desired enterprise outcomes.
Custom Ink is experiencing solid growth and we’re looking for the right person to support the development of our recently formed Strategic Initiatives function responsible for shepherding complex and/or cross functional efforts that are considered critical to our strategic health such as post M&A integration and multi year business planning via our PMO.
This position will report directly to the Vice President of Strategic Initiatives and will be on the frontlines of the most exciting areas of growth and expansion within the entire organization, helping to drive the business into new markets and towards ever-higher goals.
What you’ll do:
Leverage a deep understanding of operational processes and organizational ways of working to facilitate the development and execution of strategic initiatives (defined as complex and/or cross functional efforts that are considered critical to our strategic health)
Develop a clear line of sight into key milestones, interdependencies, and measures of success to spot opportunities for course correction
Identify execution risks and address them proactively (directly or indirectly)
Establish and facilitate strategic decision making protocols at the project and program level
Implement operating systems/ways of working that drive progress, provide transparency, and promote accountability
Demonstrate strong thought leadership acting as a champion for big picture thinking in our near term execution
Collaborate with the VP of Strategic Initiatives to establish the Strategic Initiatives function as a trusted, go-to thought partner within the organization
How you’ll be measured:
Cross functional clarity on strategic priorities
Pace of strategic execution and associated outcomes
Scalability of tools, processes, ways of working developed to support program management
Health of relationships with cross functional partners
Responsiveness to changes in strategic landscape
What we’re looking for:
5-8 years of developing and leading strategic programs
Demonstrated ability to create, and manage against, multi dimensional project plans
Financial acumen and experience managing to business outcomes to ensure project success in execution and impact
Extremely comfortable in command of meetings simultaneously contributing to and facilitating the conversation
Demonstrated ability to distill information into actionable insights not just organized report outs
Capability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a wide range of partners and stakeholders, at various levels
Strong cross functional leverage and ability to influence without authority
Ability to balance business partnership with the need to exercise independent judgment and to raise issues in a timely and constructive manner
Deep understanding of operational processes and organizational ways of working
The Perks!
Working for a nationally & locally recognized top employer with competitive pay, benefits, and perks 15 paid days off in your first year.
Bumps up to 25 in your second!
Low premiums and copays for medical and dental with no in-network deductible
Free vision insurance
Equity, 401(k) match, life insurance, and company paid Short and Long Term Disability
Fun Custom Ink apparel and accessories
T-shirts and jeans are welcome!
Fortune Top 100 Place to Work
A focus on “team” with fun & engaging events like virtual happy hours/coffee talks, company-wide meetings, and Town Halls to stay up-to-date on the business
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Please submit a letter of interest with your application.
CustomInk, LLC (“Custom Ink”) is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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