Strategic Initiatives & Execution Manager

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. • $110K — $130K *

Plano, TX 75025In-Person

Consumer Technology

5 - 7 years of experience

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Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Business, Operations, Finance, or related field required.
6+ years in program/initiative management, business operations, strategy execution, or management consulting.
Experience managing complex, cross-functional initiatives from planning through execution.
Background in a large, matrixed organization with multiple business units.
Experience in Consumer Electronics, FinTech, Health, or Telecommunications is a plus.
Strong skills in program and initiative management, planning, tracking, and risk management.
Excellent stakeholder management and facilitation skills.

Responsibilities

Drive execution of strategic initiatives requiring collaboration across lines of business.
Build and manage initiative plans, timelines, and milestones, proactively addressing risks and roadblocks.
Coordinate stakeholder alignment across LOBs and other functional partners throughout initiatives.
Support end-to-end management of strategic initiatives from ideation through implementation.
Serve as a facilitator for business leaders to simplify execution of strategic initiatives.
Track strategic priorities and maintain visibility into status and progress for leadership.
Act as a connector between business units to prevent initiative stalls.

Benefits

Comprehensive health and wellness programs.
Generous paid time off policies.
Employee discount programs.
Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.

Full Job Description

Position Summary

The Manager, Strategic Initiatives & Execution is a newly created role responsible for driving the execution of the team's cross-LOB strategic initiatives. This role picks up where opportunity identification and business case development leave off: coordinating stakeholders, managing initiative plans, and guiding execution across multiple lines of business so that approved opportunities are actually delivered.
This person will act as a cross-LOB connector and process facilitator, helping business leaders simplify and execute their top strategic priorities, and will work closely with the Future Business Operations Strategy Director to keep initiatives aligned with the team's overall portfolio and priorities.

Role and Responsibilities

Roles & Responsibility

Drive execution of strategic initiatives that require collaboration across multiple lines of business.
Build and manage initiative plans, timelines, and milestones; proactively identify and resolve execution risks and roadblocks.
Coordinate stakeholder alignment across LOBs, Finance, and other functional partners throughout the life of an initiative.
Support the end-to-end management of strategic initiatives from ideation and opportunity assessment through execution and full implementation to ensure continuity and accountability across every stage.
Serve as a process guide and facilitator for business leaders' top strategic initiatives, simplifying execution and removing friction.
Track strategic priorities across LOBs and maintain visibility into status, dependencies, and progress for the Future Business Operations Strategy Lead.
Act as the cross-LOB connector who ensures initiatives don't stall at the seams between business units.
Partner with the Team Lead to prioritize execution capacity across the team's active initiatives.
Build strong working relationships with LOB stakeholders to enable timely decision-making and buy-in.
Support reporting and communication on initiative status to leadership as needed.

Skills and Qualifications

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree required, in Business, Operations, Finance, or a related field.
6+ years of experience in s program/initiative management, business operations, strategy execution, or management consulting.
Demonstrated experience managing complex, cross-functional initiatives from planning through execution.
Experience working across multiple business units or lines of business in a large, matrixed organization.
Experience in Consumer Electronics, FinTech, Health, or Telecommunications a plus
Strong program and initiative management skills, including planning, tracking, and risk management.
Excellent stakeholder management and facilitation skills; able to build alignment across groups with differing priorities.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple initiatives at once.
Clear, confident communicator, comfortable engaging with senior business leaders.
Comfortable operating with ambiguity and building structure in a newly formed function.

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