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Job Description:
Own and drive cross-functional strategic and operational initiatives to completion
Partner with executives and business leaders to deliver strategic initiatives, including value creation projects and operational priorities
Scope and prioritize A-LIGN’s strategic growth initiatives
Establish program governance, steering committee structures, decision rights, escalation paths, and operating cadences
Build roadmaps, milestones, KPIs, and dashboards translating strategy into measurable execution
Track initiative progress, remove blockers, drive accountability, and proactively mitigate risks and dependencies
Identify AI opportunities, conduct workflow discovery, evaluate AI use cases, and recommend practical solutions
Coordinate, pilot, implement, and scale AI-enabled solutions across business units
Document and promote AI best practices through presentations, training materials, videos, and internal communications
Lead 0-to-1 builds and scaling initiatives, including new lines of business, capability builds, and operating processes or playbooks
Drive cross-functional transformations and translate analysis into actionable plans
Develop business cases, scenario models, and benefits-realization analyses for high-stakes decisions
Transition embedded operating processes and playbooks to functional owners
Prepare executive updates and progress reports for leadership review
Bridge communication across functions and operationalize strategy
Implement and operate an OKR or equivalent goal-setting framework
Design and run leadership meeting cadences, strategy reviews, business reviews, and planning sessions
Support organizational structure design aligned to A-LIGN’s growth ambition
Build a metrics-led reporting framework for the Board of Directors
Prepare board materials with narrative, financial framing, and initiative-level milestone updates
Drive annual strategic planning linked to budget, hiring, and execution plans
Establish decision-making frameworks supporting delegation and leadership-team autonomy
Optionally support M&A integration planning, integration PMO activities, functional integration, and integration playbooks
Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in business administration, management, or other relevant fields
5 to 7 years' experience in program management or strategic planning, preferably with a foundation in top-tier management consulting (e.g., Big 4, BCG, McKinsey, or equivalent)
2+ years' operating experience in a corporate or PE-backed environment
Track record of leading complex, cross-functional programs from scoping through measurable business outcomes
Experience producing board-level materials and operating in a metrics-led management environment
Advanced proficiency in PowerPoint, Excel, and data analysis tools
MBA or equivalent advanced degree preferred
B2B services or tech-enabled services experience preferred
Cybersecurity, compliance, audit, regulated services, or federal contracting experience is a strong plus
Exposure to enterprise scaling, M&A integration, or AI-enabled product strategy is a plus
Outcome orientation with strong discipline on priorities and results
Mental agility and comfort with complexity and ambiguity
Ability to lead through influence and credibility, across executives and operators
Business acumen connecting strategy, operations, and financials
Detail orientation with strong analytical thinking
Executive-level written and verbal communication, including board-ready synthesis
Ability to manage multiple stakeholders and competing priorities
Thrives in fast-paced environments and balances strategic vision with hands-on execution
Benefits:
Healthcare, Dental, and Vision Benefits
Employer Paid Life Insurance and Disability Insurance