Director, Strategic Programs

Summary

Join Granicus as a Director of Strategic Programs and lead cross-functional projects, support the VP of Corporate Strategy & Development and CEO, and act as a financial modeling lead for acquisitions. You will consult on strategic initiatives, manage implementation for revenue growth and profitability, and serve as a liaison with Vista Equity Partners. This role offers hands-on experience, executive-level interaction, and significant career growth potential. The ideal candidate possesses 5+ years of relevant experience, an MBA, and 2+ years in investment banking, private equity, or corporate development. Strong financial modeling skills, SaaS experience, and project management expertise are essential. A competitive salary and benefits package are offered.

Requirements

• 5+ years of relevant work experience and MBA required
• Must have 2+ years of experience in Investment Banking, Private Equity, Corporate Development or other financial and transactional roles with strong financial modelling capabilities
• Demonstrated competency with implementing business processes, systems, and reporting
• Experience managing and leading teams and solid project management skills, having managed and successfully delivered multiple, complex projects on-time and on-budget
• Understanding of foundational accounting & finance principles
• Robust analytical and quantitative skills, as well as attention to detail
• Demonstrated success in a high pressure, dynamic, fast-paced environment
• Proficient ability to drive change in a matrixed environment
• Executive presence, relationship building, strong decision-making skills
• High level of proficiency with MS Office (PowerPoint and Excel)
• Open to travel

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional, high-impact projects and provide analytical support as directed by the VP of Corporate Strategy & Development and CEO
• Work with and coordinate among functional executives on cross-company projects and potential acquisitions
• Act as financial modelling lead for new acquisitions, including managing financial diligence and creating deal models in coordination with FP&A and the CFO
• Act as a consultant and owner on various strategic initiatives, providing critical project management support and executive level visibility and prioritization
• Manage and complete the successful implementation of strategic initiatives that enable revenue growth and accelerate company profitability and efficiency
• Act as portfolio company point of contact for interactions with Vista Equity Partners and Vista Consulting Group, including support and reporting on all strategic initiatives
• Chief of Staff support to the executive leadership team as needed
• Responsible for Granicus information security by appropriately preserving the Confidentiality, Integrity, and Availability (CIA) of Granicus information assets in accordance with the company's information security program
• Responsible for ensuring the data privacy of our employees and customers, their data, as well as taking all required privacy training in a timely manner, in accordance with company policies

Preferred Qualifications

3+ years of SaaS and management consulting experience preferred

Benefits

• Flexible Time Off
• Medical (includes an option that is paid 100% by Granicus!), Dental & Vision Insurance
• 401(k) plan with matching contribution
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employer-paid Short and Long Term Disability Insurance, Group Term Life Insurance and AD&D Insurance
• Group legal coverage