Strategic Initiatives Manager

Zipcar

$100K — $120K *
Business Services
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree required; MBA or advanced degree preferred.
  • 2-4 years of experience in consulting, corporate strategy, finance, or project management.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint; familiarity with SQL and Tableau or Power BI is a plus.
  • Excellent communication skills with stakeholder influence capability.
  • Highly organized and adaptable to manage multiple priorities effectively.
  • Interest in AI and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

  • Partner with the Chief of Staff and senior leaders to execute strategic initiatives.
  • Lead cross-functional projects from planning through successful execution.
  • Develop business cases and perform financial analysis for data-driven recommendations.
  • Build project dashboards and executive materials to monitor progress.
  • Identify opportunities for process improvement and operational efficiencies.
  • Prepare executive presentations and briefing materials for leadership.
  • Collaborate across departments to achieve strategic outcomes.
  • Monitor key performance indicators to measure success of initiatives.

Benefits

  • Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and Disability Insurance
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Employee discounts on vehicle purchases
  • Professional development and career growth opportunities
Full Job Description
Position Overview

We're seeking a highly execution-focused Strategic Business Manager to partner with the Chief of Staff and senior leadership on the company's highest-priority initiatives. In this role, you'll help shape business strategy, lead cross-functional projects, improve operations, and support executive decision-making. This is an ideal opportunity for someone who enjoys solving complex business challenges, influencing stakeholders, and driving measurable results in a fast-paced environment.

What You'll Do
• Partner with the Chief of Staff and senior leaders to execute high-impact strategic initiatives and operational priorities.
• Lead cross-functional projects from planning through implementation, ensuring alignment, accountability, and successful execution.
• Develop business cases, perform financial and operational analyses, and deliver data-driven recommendations.
• Build and maintain project dashboards, trackers, and executive materials to monitor progress, risks, and key decisions.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes, leverage technology-including AI-and drive operational efficiencies.
• Prepare executive presentations, research, and briefing materials to support leadership decisions.
• Collaborate across Finance, Operations, Technology, and other business functions to deliver strategic outcomes.
• Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and measure the success of strategic initiatives.
• Serve as a trusted resource for special projects and evolving business priorities.

What We're Looking For
• Bachelor's degree required; MBA or advanced degree preferred.
• 2-4 years of experience in consulting, corporate strategy, finance, business operations, project management, or a related field.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint; experience with SQL, Tableau, or Power BI is a plus.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence stakeholders and present to senior leadership.
• Highly organized, adaptable, and comfortable managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Interest in AI, innovation, and continuous improvement.

Perks You'll Get
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and Disability Insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee discounts, including Avis Budget Group vehicle purchases
• Professional development and career growth opportunities

The compensation for this position is between $100,000 - $120,000 annually. Factors that may affect starting pay within this range include geography/market, skills, education, experience, and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

Parsippany

New Jersey

United States of America

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