JOB SUMMARYThe Strategy Execution Lead is a chief of staff-like role for the CMO. It includes high-impact, strategic, and operational responsibilities for enhancing the effectiveness of the CMO and the overall marketing and experience organization. This Director-level position will serve as a critical thought partner, trusted facilitator for the CMO and his/her direct reports, ensuring the seamless orchestration of departmental priorities, optimizing operational processes, and driving key strategic initiatives. This includes change management activities in partnership with HR related to the marketing modernization effort. This position plays a pivotal role in internal communications, executive presentation development, department planning, and fostering a positive culture of clarity, accountability, and productivity within the marketing department.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES- Strategic Planning & Execution: Partner with the executive to develop, refine, and execute strategic plans and critical initiatives, translating objectives into actionable plans. Conduct research, analyze data, and prepare insightful reports and presentations to support executive decision-making and strategic opportunities.
- Operational Excellence & Efficiency: Optimize operational efficiency by identifying opportunities, streamlining workflows, and implementing systems to maximize resources and proactively resolve issues.
- Communication & Stakeholder Management: Serve as a central communication intermediary, managing information flow, drafting communications, and acting as a primary liaison between the executive and key stakeholders.
- Meeting & Event Management: Organize and facilitate leadership meetings and key executive events, preparing materials, and ensuring effective follow-up on decisions and action items.
- Advisory & Support: Act as a tactical and strategic advisor to the executive, providing input on new ideas and initiatives, and representing the executive as needed.
- Other duties as assigned or requested.
EXPERIENCERequired- 7 years of experience in strategic operations, project management, consulting, an executive support role, or other relevant experience, preferably within a complex organizational structure.
Preferred- Minimum of 8-10 years of progressive experience in marketing, operations, strategy, or consulting roles, with a proven track record of increasing responsibility.
- Demonstrated experience in leading complex projects and initiatives within a fast-paced corporate environment.
- Strong background in developing executive-level presentations and communications.
- Experience in marketing operations or a similar orchestration role is highly desirable.
SKILLS- Strategic Acumen: Exceptional ability to think strategically, synthesize complex information, and translate vision into actionable plans.
- Leadership & Influence: Strong leadership presence with the ability to influence and collaborate effectively across all levels of the organization without direct authority. Demonstrated ability to inspire, motivate, and manage a team to achieve high performance.
- Communication Excellence: Superior written and verbal communication skills, including public speaking and presentation abilities.
- Problem-Solving: Highly analytical with a proactive approach to identifying issues and developing innovative solutions.
- Organizational & Project Management: Meticulous organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities, projects, and deadlines simultaneously.
- Discretion & Confidentiality: Proven ability to handle sensitive information with the utmost discretion and maintain confidentiality.
- Adaptability: Flexible and adaptable to changing priorities and a fast-paced environment.
- Technological Proficiency: Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and experience with project management software and collaboration tools.
EDUCATIONRequired- Bachelor's degree or relevant experience and/or education as determined by the company in lieu of bachelor's degree.
Preferred- Master's degree (e.g., MBA, MHA, MS) or equivalent advanced degree
LICENSES or CERTIFICATIONSRequiredPreferredLanguage (Other than English):Travel Required:PHYSICAL, MENTAL DEMANDS and WORKING CONDITIONSPosition Type- Office-Based or Remote Position
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