VP of Strategic Projects Full Time NEW

Vice President of Strategic Projects

Department: Corporate Strategy / Executive Office / Transformation

Reporting to: Chief Executive Officer (CEO) / Chief Strategy Officer (CSO)

Location: Global / Remote / Major Business Hubs

Position Overview

We are seeking a highly strategic and execution-oriented Vice President of Strategic Projects to lead and deliver high-impact, enterprise-level initiatives.

This role is responsible for managing a portfolio of critical strategic projects, driving cross-functional alignment, and ensuring successful execution of initiatives that directly impact the company’s growth, transformation, and competitive positioning.

Key Responsibilities

1. Strategic Project Leadership

Lead end-to-end execution of high-priority strategic initiatives

Translate corporate strategy into structured, executable project plans

Ensure alignment between strategic objectives and project outcomes

2. Portfolio & Prioritization Management

Oversee a portfolio of strategic projects across business units

Prioritize initiatives based on impact, feasibility, and ROI

Ensure optimal allocation of resources across projects

3. Cross-functional Coordination

Collaborate with product, engineering, operations, finance, and business teams

Act as a central coordinator to align stakeholders and drive execution

Facilitate decision-making at the executive level

4. Execution & Delivery Excellence

Define project timelines, milestones, KPIs, and success metrics

Monitor progress and proactively address risks and bottlenecks

Ensure on-time, on-budget, and high-quality delivery

5. Transformation & Change Management

Drive enterprise transformation initiatives (digital, operational, organizational)

Support change management and adoption across teams

Ensure smooth implementation of new processes and systems

6. Performance Tracking & Business Impact

Track performance of strategic projects and report to executive leadership

Ensure initiatives deliver measurable business outcomes

Continuously refine strategies based on performance insights

7. Governance & Risk Management

Establish governance frameworks for strategic initiatives

Identify and mitigate risks across projects

Ensure compliance with internal policies and external requirements

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, or related field (MBA preferred)

18+ years of experience in strategy, consulting, project management, or operations

Proven track record delivering high-impact strategic initiatives

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Experience working in cross-functional and global environments

Preferred Qualifications

Background in management consulting, corporate strategy, or transformation roles

Experience in technology, fintech, SaaS, or platform-based companies

Familiarity with digital transformation or AI-driven initiatives

Experience managing large-scale or complex programs

Key Competencies

Strategic thinking with strong execution capability

Excellent stakeholder management and influence

Ability to manage complexity and ambiguity

Strong communication and leadership skills

Results-driven and impact-oriented mindset

Success Metrics

Successful delivery of strategic initiatives

Alignment between strategy and execution

Measurable business impact (growth, efficiency, cost savings)

Reduction in execution risks and delays

Efficiency and scalability of project processes