About the job
Elevator Pitch
The Director of Strategic Programs serves as a vital strategic ally to the CFO, overseeing comprehensive project management that includes M&A sourcing through integration, implementing change management for system upgrades, prioritizing budgets, and leading an enterprise PMO that facilitates transformative initiatives across the organization. In this role, you will be instrumental in managing the CFO’s operational framework, spearheading critical company-wide programs, and conducting business reviews focused on ROI that align with C-Suite objectives.
Success in the Role (First 6–12 Months)
In the first 30 days, you will:
- Establish strong connections with key stakeholders and partners, including the Executive Leadership Team, Finance, and other senior leaders.
- Align with CFO priorities, business rhythms, and the operational calendar (planning, forecasts, ELT/Board cycles, etc.).
- Implement functional reviews for strategic initiatives and budget planning.
Within 90 days, you will:
- Initiate the organic investment review (ROIC model, tiered scorecards) to inform start/stop/continue decisions.
- Set up the Enterprise PMO cadence across IT projects, Contract Manufacturing change management, M&A funnel, and targeted value projects (e.g., software subscription expenditure reduction, indirect procurement, off-shoring).
By the end of 12 months, you will:
- Deliver quantifiable ROI productivity (portfolio rebalanced; ROIC enhancement; cycle time reduction).
- Advance at least one M&A transaction through the stage gate process with a comprehensive Post Merger Integration plan.
- Achieve key transformation milestones with KPI improvements aligned with company objectives.
- Ensure service SLAs are met; maintain CFO time alignment above 85% on top priorities.
The Work (What You’ll Do):
Strategy & Internal Capital Investment
- Lead the annual and long-range planning process alongside the CFO and CEO; translate strategic objectives into OKRs and decision memos.
- Manage internal operations and organic investment reviews utilizing ROIC/NPV scorecards; recommend rebalancing actions and ensure follow-through with the ELT.
- Collaborate with the ELT and junior staff across all functions to achieve related company goals.
M&A / Corporate Development
- Develop theses and maintain a target pipeline with the ELT; ensure consistent deal cadence and reporting.

