General Manager, Strategic Initiatives

Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly accomplished and strategic leader to serve as General Manager Strategic Initiatives. This senior-level role will be responsible for leading and executing large-scale high-impact projects across the organization. Acting as a problem-solver change agent and cross-functional leader the GM will take ownership of strategic initiatives from inception through execution ensuring alignment with corporate goals and successful adoption across the business.

This role requires a blend of executive-level strategic thinking and hands-on program leadership. The ideal candidate will be comfortable driving enterprise-level change implementing corporate transformation initiatives and managing complex projects involving multiple stakeholders at all levels of the organization.

Responsibilities:

Center of Excellence

• Define organizational best practices methods and tools
• Ensure standardization of process and tracking
  • Implementation scaling
  • Platform adoption standards and metrics
  • Reduction in duplication of effort
• Ensure alignment on for global platform

Program & Project Ownership

• Take full accountability for large-scale projects from planning to completion ensuring measurable business impact.
• Define project goals success criteria KPIs and governance frameworks.
• Ensure initiatives are delivered on time within scope and within budget.

Execution & Problem Solving

• Diagnose business challenges design innovative solutions and implement operational improvements.
• Serve as a fixer for complex issues that span multiple business units.
• Ensure that lessons learned are captured and applied to future initiatives.

Change Management

• Drive organizational adoption of new systems processes and structures.
• Develop and execute change management strategies to minimize resistance and maximize employee engagement.
• Serve as a visible leader and communicator for corporate transformation initiatives.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Build strong partnerships across Product Technology Operations Sales Client Success and Finance.
• Manage and influence stakeholders at all levels from front-line teams to the C-suite.
• Align cross-functional resources to drive accountability and results.

Strategic Leadership

• Provide support to the executive team in the identification scoping and prioritization of strategic initiatives that align with LauraMacs growth strategy and market opportunities.
• Partner with executive leadership to translate corporate objectives into actionable programs.

Qualifications:

Education: Bachelors degree in Business Computer Science or a related field.

Experience:

• 12 years of progressive leadership experience in program management strategic initiatives or corporate transformation roles ideally in SaaS FinTech or financial services.
• Proven track record of successfully delivering large complex cross-functional initiatives.
• Strong background in corporate change management and organizational design.
• Exceptional problem-solving and analytical skills with a data-driven approach to decision-making.
• Excellent communication presentation and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced growth-oriented SaaS environment.

Skills & Competencies:

• Industry Expertise: In-depth knowledge of the residential mortgage market including loan trading correspondent lending and securitizations.
• Leadership & Management: Strong track record of leading teams and driving performance in fast-paced technology-driven environments.
• Product Management: Ability to define prioritize and deliver technology solutions that meet the specific needs of the mortgage industry.
• Strategic Thinking: Capable of developing long-term business strategies while managing day-to-day operations.
• Communication & Collaboration: Excellent communication skills with the ability to effectively engage internal and external stakeholders across the mortgage and technology sectors.

Location:

• Colorado (Hybrid In office / Remote)

Note: Job duties involve the use of discretion and independent judgement.

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