Sr. Director Strategy and Project Management

Company: Stanley International
Location: Seattle
Posted on: February 1, 2025

Job Description:

Sr. Director Strategy and Project ManagementSeattle, WAAbout UsStanley is defined by Creativity, Building and Invention. Driven by purpose, passion and performance. Obsessed with making a difference. And keeping our promises. Proud of our yesterday. And focused on building the team of tomorrow.Position OverviewAs Senior Director, Strategy & Project Management you will originate, lead & drive the delivery of large cross-functional strategic initiatives at an enterprise level within the Brand Division at Stanley 1913. In this newly created role, you and your team will define the Enterprise Project Management operating model to support the strategic priorities & initiatives of the brand and business. You will be responsible for the strategic agenda of the Brand Division & drive key initiatives forward; including defining the timelines, developing, and managing project plans, delivering key areas of work, and working with the team to see progress and unblock challenges along the way. This position will also partner with senior leadership across the organization to achieve Stanley 1913's enterprise strategic priorities.What You'll Do

• Lead and drive the strategic agenda of initiatives that enable Stanley 1913's long-term and annual Brand Division's strategic priorities.
• Oversee the selection, initiation & prioritization of enterprise projects on the strategic agenda.
• Develop governance philosophy, including structure & cadence, workplan approach & program tracking.
• Drive & develop standardized project management reporting across the strategic agenda initiatives.
• Develop comprehensive stakeholder engagement plans & interaction models and ensuring the right people are in the right conversations.
• Develop content and prep for key project meetings, status meetings, weekly working sessions, Steering Groups etc.
• Work cross-functionally to identify risks, create proactive solutions and report to senior leaders.
• Collaborate across functions & partner with Finance to drive the annual planning process ensuring appropriate assessment of projects & resources.
• Lead the development and ongoing management of tools, processes & governance to execute against strategic and business plans, establishing scorecard metrics to monitor and communicate performance to the plan.
• Develop high impact presentations and communication tools to communicate the strategic agenda across the organization.Who You Are
• A transformational leader with a passion for strategy and project management excellence.
• Change management and organizational development experience.
• A demonstrated track record as an outstanding problem solver and strategic thinker with the ability to translate complex information into actionable insights.
• A strong understanding of retail and consumer-facing businesses.
• Previous experience as a people manager.
• A proven track record of successfully directing cross-functional projects.
• High emotional intelligence, influencing skills, and communication skills to collaborate with senior executive stakeholders.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to build strategic narratives and impactful executive-level presentations.
• Strong leadership, facilitation, and analytical skills.
• An entrepreneurial spirit, a self-starter, and results driven.
• Demonstrated flexibility and resilience to change and ambiguity.Education and Experience
• A bachelor's degree in business, strategy, or related field.
• 8+ years of professional work experience in project management, strategic planning, &/or management consulting.
• 6+ years of project management experience and have experience using project management software.The base pay range for this position is for a successful candidate within the state listed. The successful candidate's actual pay will be based on multiple factors such as work location, job-related knowledge, skills, qualifications, and experience.Salary Range$200,000 - $230,000 USDStanley is committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment. Stanley is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.Stanley is a total rewards company, which includes rewards beyond base salary. At Stanley, full-time employees are eligible for an annual bonus, based on company and individual results. In addition, we offer a variety of employee benefits, personalized time off, 14-Paid holidays, dental, vision, 401(k), and much more.
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