Associate Director of Strategic Programs

A-LIGN; United States; Teletrabalho; USD 120 000 - 180 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Healthcare Benefits

Bonus

401(k) Matching

Remote Work

Home Office Reimbursement

Certification Reimbursement

Career Coaching

Paid Time Off

Resumo da oferta

A-LIGN is seeking an Associate Director of Strategic Programs to lead cross-functional initiatives from strategy to execution. You will partner with executives to drive value across the organization, translating priorities into clear roadmaps, KPIs, and governance.

The role emphasizes AI transformation, executive reporting, and potential M&A integration support. This remote, full-time position reports to the VP of AI Transformation and Operations and requires strong program leadership,

Qualificações

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, management, or related field.
• MBA or equivalent advanced degree preferred.

Responsabilidades

• Scope, prioritize, and execute strategic growth initiatives with business leaders.
• Translate company priorities into roadmaps, milestones, KPIs, and expected outcomes.
• Establish program governance, decision rights, cadences, and escalation paths.
• Develop business cases, scenario models, and benefits analyses to support key decisions.
• Lead AI discovery, pilots, and adoption across units; measure outcomes.
• Prepare concise, metrics-based updates for Executives and the Board; support strategy reviews.
• Support M&A integration planning and day-1 readiness (where applicable).

Conhecimentos

Strategic Planning

Program Management

Cross-functional Leadership

Executive Presence

Data Analysis

PowerPoint

Excel

Formação académica

Bachelor's degree in business

MBA

Ferramentas

PowerPoint

Excel

Data analysis tools

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Associate Director of Strategic Programs### Associate Director of Strategic ProgramsApply: Remote: US - Remote: Full time: Posted 5 Days Ago: JR100047# **About the Role**The Associate Director of Strategic Programs is responsible for owning and driving cross-functional strategic and operational initiatives to completion. In this role, you will partner with Executives and business leaders to support and deliver key initiatives across the organization, including value creation projects and other operational priorities.The ideal candidate combines structured program leadership, strong analytical skills, and executive presence to operate credibly across the leadership team. You will translate strategy into execution, connect work that would otherwise sit in silos, and serve as a trusted thought partner across the business. This is a high-impact role for someone who thrives on execution, accountability, and measurable outcomes.# **Reports to**Vice President of AI Transformation and Operations# **Pay Classification**Full-Time, Exempt# **Responsibilities**## STRATEGIC PROGRAMS EXECUTION* Partner with business leaders to scope, prioritize, and execute A-LIGN’s strategic growth initiatives* Translate company priorities into clear roadmaps, milestones, KPIs, and expected outcomes* Establish program governance, decision rights, leadership cadences, and escalation paths* Develop business cases, scenario models, and benefits analyses to support key decisions* Lead new capabilities, lines of business, and operating processes from initial design through implementation and transition to functional ownership ## AI TRANSFORMATION & ADOPTION* Identify and evaluate opportunities to use AI to improve productivity, efficiency, and business outcomes* Lead discovery sessions to understand workflows, pain points, and practical AI use cases* Coordinate AI pilots and implementations across business units and measure results* Support adoption by documenting and sharing effective practices, lessons learned, and successful use cases ## EXECUTIVE OPERATIONS & REPORTING* Prepare concise, metrics-based updates and recommendations for Executives and the Board of Directors* Lead the annual strategic planning process and connect company priorities to budgets, hiring plans, and execution* Plan and facilitate strategy reviews, business reviews, and other leadership meetings* Support organizational design and operating-model changes as A-LIGN continues to scale ## M&A INTEGRATION SUPPORT (OPTIONAL, SUBJECT TO DEAL ACTIVITY)* Partner with deal leadership on integration planning, including Day 1 readiness and 100-day plans* Drive functional integration across technology, operations, commercial, and people workstreams* Build repeatable integration playbooks for future transactions# **Minimum Qualifications**## EDUCATION* Bachelor’s degree in business administration, management, or other relevant fields* MBA or equivalent advanced degree preferred ## EXPERIENCE* 5 to 7 years' experience in program management or strategic planning, preferably with a foundation in 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 outcomes* Experience producing board-level materials and operating in a metrics-driven environment* Advanced proficiency in PowerPoint, Excel, and data analysis tools* B2B services or tech-enabled services experience preferred* Cybersecurity, compliance, audit, regulated services, or federal contracting experience is a plus ## SKILLS* Outcome orientation with strong discipline on priorities and results* Mental agility and comfort with complexity and ambiguity* Ability to lead through influence and credibility* Business acumen connecting strategy, operations, and financials* Executive-level written and verbal communication* Ability to manage multiple stakeholders and competing priorities# **Benefits*** Healthcare, Dental, and Vision Benefits* Employer Paid Life Insurance and Disability Insurance* EAP - Employee Assistance Program* Pet Insurance* 401(k) Plan with Employer Matching* Competitive Bonus Structure* Home Office Reimbursement* Certification Reimbursement* Personalized Career Coaching* Generous Paid Time Off* Paid Office Closure December 25-January 1* Vacation Bonus* Summer Hours# **About A-LIGN**A-LIGN is the leading provider of high-quality, efficient cybersecurity compliance programs. Combining experienced auditors and audit management technology, A-LIGN provides the widest breadth and depth of services including SOC 2, ISO 27001, HITRUST, FedRAMP, and PCI. A-LIGN is the number one issuer of SOC 2 and HITRUST and a top three FedRAMP assessor. To learn more, visit a-lign.com.# **Come Work for A-LIGN!**Apply online today at A-LIGN.com and learn about life at A-LIGN by following us on **LinkedIn****.** A-LIGN is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Minorities, women, disabled, and veterans encouraged to apply! The personal data you provide to us is processed by A-LIGN and the relevant A-LIGN entity. Your personal data is shared with employees of A-LIGN. You have the right to obtain information about the processing of your personal data. In addition, you have the right to correct, to block, and to delete your data in accordance with the local laws and regulations. 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