Strategic Initiatives Lead

We are seeking a strategic execution-focused delivery leader to drive cross-functional initiatives that elevate the employee and workplace experience. Sitting at the intersection of HR Business Operations and Strategy this role ensures that key initiatives are not only well-conceived but delivered to a high standard with measurable business impact.

The ideal candidate combines strategic thinking with a bias for action converting ideas into tangible outcomes. They take full ownership across the project lifecycle leading workstreams producing high-quality outputs and solving problems in real time to deliver the desired results.

This is not a coordination role; success depends on rolling up your sleeves driving momentum and turning strategy into action.

Key Responsibilities:

• Strategic Program Delivery: Lead and deliver enterprise-level people and workplace initiatives that advance HRs strategic priorities and contribute to broader business outcomes. Translate strategic goals into actionable plans with clear milestones and measurable results.
• Cross-Functional Leadership: Partner across HR Workplace Experience and enabling functions such as IT Finance and Operations to drive collaboration and deliver integrated business outcomes.
• Execution & Delivery: Take direct ownership for program outcomes by actively driving and executing workstreams coordinating cross-functional actions producing deliverables analyzing data and maintaining momentum across all stages of delivery.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Build trusted partnerships with key stakeholders and cross-functional teams. Influence outcomes through clear communication sound judgment and practical problem solving.
• Insight & Analysis: Use business and data analysis to inform decisions track performance metrics and identify opportunities for improvement. Present insights clearly through high-quality PowerPoint and Excel outputs.
• Operational Excellence: Design and implement scalable frameworks for program delivery governance and reporting that enable consistency transparency and accountability across HR and enabling functions.
• Change Enablement: Support organizational change by helping teams adapt and embed new ways of working that drive real lasting improvement.

Qualifications :

Skills & Experience:

• Strategic and Hands-On Delivery: Operate as both a planner and executor translating strategy into action with accountability and attention to quality ensuring deliverables meet agreed standards and outcomes.
• Business Acumen: Understand how people programs connect to broader business outcomes; able to engage credibly with senior leaders and translate goals into actionable plans.
• Analytical Strength: Demonstrate strong proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint using data and visual storytelling to inform decisions track progress and communicate impact.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Proven success working across multiple functions and geographies aligning diverse stakeholders behind shared goals.
• Execution Agility: Experienced in delivery methodologies (Agile Waterfall or hybrid) with the judgment to apply them pragmatically in a fast-paced evolving environment.
• Communication & Influence: Exceptional interpersonal and written communication skills; operates with discretion and integrity able to manage up across and down effectively.
• Problem Solving: Anticipates challenges early identifying practical solutions and ensures momentum never stalls.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in business HR or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 5 years of experience in strategic cross-functional program management transformation or consulting roles ideally within HR or Workplace Experience functions.
• Project or program management training or certification (e.g. PMP PRINCE2 Agile) preferred.

Additional Information :

We embrace flexibility and hybrid work opportunities to support diverse needs and lifestyles while also valuing inclusive workplace experiences. By fostering a sense of community we drive innovation strengthen connections and nurture belonging. Our commitment ensures you can work in a way that suits you best while also engaging with colleagues to share ideas and build meaningful relationships.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time