Strategic Initiatives Director

Summary

Join our team as the Director of Strategic Initiatives and lead the development and implementation of Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) processes across the organization. You will be responsible for designing scalable workflows, establishing governance, and driving change to embed new ways of working. This role requires strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills to influence senior leadership and ensure alignment across functional teams. You will also drive program management excellence and foster a culture of continuous improvement, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within scope, and on budget.

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience in enterprise transformation, or program management within a technology-driven environment
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, or related field; MBA or PMP certification is a plus
• Deep expertise in formulating business processes and standard operating
• Proven track record in leading enterprise-wide transformation and leading program management office (PMO) transformations
• Experience with agile methodologies, lean product development, and digital transformation initiatives
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills
• Experience working with C-suite executives and influencing decision-making

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a comprehensive Enterprise PLM strategy to support the full product lifecycle, from ideation to retirement
• Lead the selection, implementation, and adoption of PLM platforms to enhance product data management, design collaboration, and lifecycle tracking
• Define and standardize PLM governance frameworks, SOPs, and best practices across the organization
• Collaborate with product management, engineering, commercial operations, and Q&R teams to drive PLM system integration and optimization
• Drive PLM data analytics and reporting strategies to enable informed decision-making and efficiency improvements
• Ensure PLM processes align with regulatory, compliance, and quality standards
• Establish a best-in-class enterprise program management framework to improve execution across product development initiatives
• Develop standardized program methodologies, KPIs, and governance models for cross-functional program alignment
• Lead large-scale transformation programs, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within scope, and on budget
• Implement risk assessment and mitigation strategies to anticipate and address program execution challenges
• Drive a culture of continuous improvement in project management capabilities and decision-making processes
• Serve as a strategic advisor to executive leadership on PLM and program management trends, opportunities, and innovations
• Lead and mentor the cross functional teams on PLM and program management processes, fostering a high-performance culture
• Act as the primary liaison between Functional teams, partner network, and Q&R to ensure alignment of enterprise PLM objectives
• Build and maintain relationships with industry partners, technology providers, and regulatory bodies to stay ahead of emerging trends