Senior Vice President, Strategic Projects

Senior Vice President, Strategic ProjectsJob Overview
The Senior Vice President, Strategic Projects is responsible for leading enterprise-wide strategic initiatives, overseeing complex projects, and ensuring alignment between organizational priorities and execution. This role works closely with executive leadership and cross-functional teams to evaluate business opportunities, establish project priorities, manage implementation plans, and drive measurable outcomes. The Senior Vice President provides strategic direction, strengthens project governance, and ensures that critical initiatives support long-term business growth, operational effectiveness, and organizational objectives.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Project Leadership
Develop and oversee strategic projects that advance organizational goals, improve business performance, and support long-term growth priorities.
Enterprise Initiative Planning
Translate executive priorities into actionable project plans, defining objectives, timelines, milestones, resource requirements, and performance indicators.
Executive Stakeholder Collaboration
Partner with executive leadership to assess strategic priorities, evaluate project proposals, and ensure alignment between major initiatives and business objectives.
Cross-Functional Coordination
Lead collaboration among business units and functional teams to coordinate project activities, resolve dependencies, and maintain consistent execution across the organization.
Project Portfolio Management
Oversee a portfolio of strategic initiatives, prioritize projects according to business value and resource availability, and monitor progress against established objectives.
Business Opportunity Assessment
Evaluate new business opportunities, strategic partnerships, and organizational initiatives through research, financial analysis, and feasibility assessments.
Resource and Budget Oversight
Manage project budgets, staffing requirements, and resource allocation to support efficient execution and responsible use of organizational resources.
Risk Assessment and Mitigation
Identify strategic, operational, financial, and implementation risks; develop mitigation plans; and escalate material issues to executive leadership when necessary.
Performance Measurement and Reporting
Establish project performance metrics, review milestones and deliverables, and provide executive-level reporting on progress, risks, resource utilization, and outcomes.
Process Improvement and Operational Alignment
Identify opportunities to improve project management practices, decision-making processes, and cross-functional workflows to increase organizational efficiency.
Change Management and Implementation
Guide organizational teams through the implementation of strategic initiatives, ensuring clear communication, stakeholder engagement, and effective adoption of new processes.
Strategic Research and Analysis
Conduct business and industry analysis to identify emerging trends, assess strategic alternatives, and support evidence-based planning and investment decisions.
Project Governance and Accountability
Establish project governance standards, decision-making frameworks, reporting procedures, and accountability measures to maintain effective oversight of strategic initiatives.
Team Leadership and Talent Development
Lead and mentor project leaders and strategic planning professionals, strengthen execution capabilities, and promote a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.
QualificationsEducation Background
Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Management, Finance, Economics, Project Management, or a related field.
Master's degree in Business Administration (MBA) or a related discipline is preferred.
Professional certifications such as Project Management Professional (PMP) or other relevant project and program management credentials are advantageous.
Work Experience
Minimum of 12–15 years of progressive experience in strategic planning, project management, program management, business operations, or corporate strategy.
At least 7 years of experience in senior leadership roles overseeing complex projects, enterprise initiatives, or cross-functional programs.
Demonstrated success leading strategic projects from planning and resource allocation through implementation and performance evaluation.
Proven ability to manage multiple high-priority initiatives, coordinate cross-functional teams, and communicate effectively with executive stakeholders.
Strong experience in project portfolio management, risk assessment, budget oversight, performance measurement, and strategic analysis.
Ability to translate organizational priorities into practical execution plans and measurable business outcomes.
Excellent leadership, analytical, communication, negotiation, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.

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