Strategic Programs Leader/Chief of Staff

POSITION SUMMARY
The Leader of Strategic Programs/COS drives internal organizational program and project management on behalf of the Executive Leadership Team (ELT), turning strategic priorities into coordinated, well-governed execution. This role acts as a force multiplier, enabling leaders to focus on high-priority decisions while ensuring that organizational initiatives are executed efficiently; monitors progress across cross-functional initiatives, keeps stakeholders accountable to deadlines, and removes roadblocks so leadership's strategic agenda moves forward on schedule. The ideal candidate is a creative problem solver with a strong bias toward operational effectiveness, is comfortable using project and work-management tools to bring visibility and structure to fast-moving initiatives and is seeking to build the breadth of experience needed to advance into a leadership role.
SPECIFIC JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Strategic Initiative & Program Management
Serve as the internal program/project management lead for organization-wide initiatives sponsored by the Executive Leadership Team.
Work collaboratively with Executive Leadership to translate strategic priorities into structured plans, workstreams, and measurable milestones.
Build and maintain a portfolio view of active initiatives, surfacing status, risks, and dependencies to leadership on a regular cadence.
Maintain a keen focus on meeting deadlines under pressure, adjusting plans proactively when priorities or timelines shift.
Acting as a liaison, they translate executive priorities to teams and communicate organizational updates back to leadership.
They may lead high-impact projects, prepare executives for key meetings, and respond to urgent organizational challenges.
Provide data‑backed insights, challenge assumptions, and support executive decision‑making.
Stakeholder Accountability & Execution
Monitor progress against target goals and deadlines across departments, escalating issues before they threaten delivery.