Director, Acquisition & Enterprise Initiatives

Komline; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

EOE - M/F/Vets/Disabled

Job summary

Komline is seeking a Director, Strategic Initiatives to drive execution of high‑priority cross‑functional programs, notably acquisition integrations and large enterprise projects.

Reporting to the COO within Enterprise Operations, you will translate strategy into execution plans, coordinate across businesses and functions, manage risks, and provide leadership with clear updates on progress, decisions, and benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, operations, business, supply chain, finance or related field.
• Seven+ years of experience in manufacturing, operations, program management, acquisition integration, business transformation, or related roles.
• Proven success leading complex, cross-functional initiatives with multiple workstreams and senior stakeholders.
• Experience developing and managing integrated project plans, risks, governance, budgets, and executive updates.
• Strong ability to influence stakeholders and drive accountability without direct reporting authority.
• Ability to travel approximately 50%, depending on acquisition and project activity.

Responsibilities

• Lead program management for acquisition integrations, including integration plans, workstreams, milestones, owners, dependencies, risks, and governance.
• Coordinate large enterprise initiatives, including plant consolidations, manufacturing transfers, facility expansions, major layout changes, footprint optimization, and other CEO- or COO-sponsored projects.
• Translate strategic priorities into practical project charters, work plans, timelines, resource needs, decision points, and measurable outcomes.
• Establish clear project governance, including steering team meeting schedules, action tracking, risk escalation, decision logs, and executive reporting.
• Work across Operations, Supply Chain, Finance, HR, IT, EHS, Engineering, Commercial, continuous improvement teams, and business unit general managers to align execution and resolve cross-functional dependencies.
• Track project budgets, capital requirements, synergy targets, savings, milestones, and benefits realization in partnership with Finance and project owners.
• Identify execution risks early, facilitate issue resolution, and elevate decisions requiring COO or executive leadership intervention.
• Support the integration of acquired businesses into appropriate Komline operating processes, systems, reporting routines, and functional standards.
• Maintain an enterprise view of major strategic initiatives and help prioritize resources when competing projects create capacity constraints.
• Prepare concise, decision-oriented updates for the COO, executive leadership, and steering committees to improve visibility and decision-making.
• Continuously improve Komline’s approach to major project execution by standardizing practical tools, templates, and governance.

Skills

Analytical skills

Financial acumen

Problem-solving

Communication

Presentation skills

Influence stakeholders

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, operations, business, supply chain, finance

Tools

ERP systems

Lean Six Sigma

PMP

Job description

Komline is seeking a Director, Strategic Initiatives to drive execution of high‑priority cross‑functional programs, notably acquisition integrations and large enterprise projects.

Reporting to the COO within Enterprise Operations, you will translate strategy into execution plans, coordinate across businesses and functions, manage risks, and provide leadership with clear updates on progress, decisions, and benefits.