5-9 years in program/project management or related fields with a focus on complex operations
Experience in distribution, industrials, or B2B supply-chain preferred
Proven track record of managing cross-functional initiatives with financial implications
Strong financial skills, including business case and P&L understanding
Experience engaging with senior executives and business leaders
Proficiency with project management tools and comfort using AI-enabled resources
Responsibilities
Own governance for 1-3 major enterprise initiatives and oversee their execution
Build and manage business cases in partnership with financial teams
Lead cross-functional workstreams and steering committees, ensuring integration across initiatives
Maintain risk logs and implement mitigation strategies
Track and report on EBITDA impact and benefit realization
Prepare presentations for executives and boards to facilitate decision-making
Collaborate with teams to incorporate automation and AI into program plans
Support IPO-readiness efforts by ensuring process documentation and KPI development
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision coverage
401(k) program with company match
Life insurance
Generous paid time off package
Educational reimbursement
Paid family leave
Adoption assistance
Full Job Description
**All correspondence will come directly from Imperial Brady and not a personal email address.**
Imperial Brady has a Director, Strategic Initiatives role available in Jersey City, NJ! Join a strong and continuously evolving group, helping to continue to grow our business. If you're eager for your next opportunity, Imperial Brady is a great place to take that next step!
The Director, Strategic Initiatives is the execution backbone of the Office of Strategy & Transformation, converting board-level strategic priorities into structured, funded, tracked, and delivered initiatives. This person partners closely with executive leadership to develop strategies and executional plans, and then transitions to supporting teams in execution. Given the nature of these strategic initiatives, this role has significant exposure to Executive Leadership. This person is a thought partner to our executives and also supports them in Board-level communication.
Compensation Range: $180,000 to $220,000 + Bonus
Salary range reflects the Jersey City, NJ market & compensation may vary based on geographic location
You Will
Partner with executive leadership to define the strategies and initiatives that contribute to financial goals of all functions and markets
Serve as thought partner and 'interim Chief of Staff' for function leaders to develop annual operating plans, executional workplans and coordinate their teams' execution
Own program governance for 1-3 major enterprise initiatives (e.g., M&A integration, network/footprint optimization, commercial excellence, margin improvement, digital enablement) including charter, workplan, milestones, and stage-gate reviews
Build and manage business cases in partnership with FP&A, including investment, expected benefits, and timelines for benefit realization
Manage cross-functional workstreams and steering committees, ensuring alignment, addressing interdependencies, and resolving issues
Maintain risk and issue logs and drive mitigation actions through resolution
Track EBITDA impact and benefit realization, ensuring results are accurate, audit-ready, and aligned with FP&A reporting
Prepare executive- and board-level presentations and materials to support key business decisions
Partner with Business Process Excellence teams to integrate automation and AI-enabled productivity initiatives into program plans
Support IPO-readiness initiatives, including process documentation, controls, and KPI infrastructure
Build alignment and strong partnerships with business units and functional leaders to drive successful execution
YOU HAVE
Bachelor's degree required; MBA preferred
5-9 years in program/project management, corporate strategy, management consulting, or a PE-portfolio operations/value-creation role; distribution, industrials, or B2B supply-chain experience strongly preferred
Demonstrated ownership of complex, cross-functional initiatives with real P&L or operational stakes - not purely IT project management
Strong financial acumen, including business case development, P&L understanding, and benefit tracking in partnership with FP&A
Experience working with senior executives and business leaders, with strong written and verbal communication skills
Proficiency with PMO/project management tools such as Smartsheet, MS Project, Asana, Power BI, or Tableau
Comfortable using AI-enabled tools to support planning, reporting, and productivity
We offer a dynamic environment for our more than 13,000 employees to work, learn, and grow professionally. We value our people and strive to create rewarding career opportunities by offering competitive salaries and benefits (medical, dental, vision), a 401(k) program with company match, life insurance, a generous paid time off package, educational reimbursement, paid family leave, and adoption assistance. We are excited to invite talented individuals with a passion for excellence to join our team.
