Director, Strategic Industry Programs

Addison Group; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 115,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Hybrid work flexibility

Job summary

Addison Group is seeking a Director, Strategic Industry Programs to guide industry initiatives from concept through execution. This role centers on driving revenue growth, strengthening member relationships, and delivering high-impact programs with cross-functional collaboration.

The successful candidate will lead cross-functional teams, foster stakeholder partnerships, and drive industry initiatives from the ground up in a hybrid Washington, DC setting.

Qualifications

• Experience in business development and project management with a track record of moving strategic initiatives forward.
• Strong relationship management, cross-functional teamwork, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, especially Excel; familiarity with databases is preferred.
• Background in product marketing, project planning, and collaborating with technical SMEs.
• Excellent presentation and communication abilities with strong attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Guide rollout of revenue-focused roadmaps that support and expand flagship industry programs.
• Streamline onboarding processes for new initiatives using existing tools and infrastructure.
• Oversee timelines, business tracking, and reporting for current and new programs.
• Develop documentation and workflows to sustain and scale programs.
• Track pipeline progress and outreach to expand program participation.
• Set weekly priorities aligning with short- and long-term strategy.
• Identify cross-department opportunities to align programs with organizational goals.
• Direct working groups, build relationships with prospective members, drive engagement.
• Coordinate content approvals between policy, communications, and membership teams.
• Prepare agendas, recap notes, and deliverables for meetings.

Job description

Job Title: Director, Strategic Industry Programs

Industry: Trade Association / Membership Organization

Location (city, state): Washington, D.C. (Hybrid)

Assignment Type: Direct Hire

Pay: $115,000 - $120,000 per year

Work Schedule: Hybrid — in-office required Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday

Benefits: This position is eligible for medical, dental, vision, and 401(k).

About The Company

Our client is a well-established industry association dedicated to advancing strategic initiatives, fostering member engagement, and driving impactful programs within its sector.

Job Description

Our client is seeking a Director, Strategic Industry Programs to guide industry initiatives from initial concept through full execution. This role centers on driving revenue growth, strengthening member relationships, and ensuring smooth operational delivery of programs. The ideal candidate will work cross-functionally to advance organizational priorities, build strong stakeholder partnerships, and lead high-impact industry initiatives from the ground up.

Key Responsibilities

• Guide the rollout of revenue-focused roadmaps that support and expand the organization's flagship industry programs
• Utilize existing program tools, systems, and infrastructure to streamline and scale the onboarding process for new initiatives
• Oversee project timelines, business tracking, and reporting for both current and newly launched programs
• Develop and maintain documentation and workflows needed to sustain and roll out industry programs
• Track and communicate pipeline progress and outreach efforts aimed at expanding program participation
• Set and monitor weekly priorities that support both immediate goals and long-range program strategy
• Spot opportunities across departments to connect program initiatives with broader organizational objectives
• Direct working group efforts, build relationships with prospective members, and drive engagement across multiple industry groups
• Serve as a connector between internal teams (policy, communications, membership) to secure necessary content approvals
• Coordinate agendas, recap notes, and deliverables for working group meetings and projects

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in business development and project management, with a demonstrated ability to build strong stakeholder relationships and move strategic initiatives forward
• Strong background in relationship management, cross-functional teamwork, and stakeholder engagement
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel; prior experience with databases strongly preferred
• Familiarity with product marketing, project planning, and collaborating with technical subject matter experts
• Excellent presentation and communication skills
• Sharp attention to detail, with strong grammar, punctuation, and proofreading abilities
• Bachelor's degree preferred

Additional Details

• May require occasional travel to attend meetings or industry events, both locally and out of office
• Quiet, professional office environment
• No direct supervisory responsibilities in this role

Perks

• Opportunity to shape and grow high-visibility industry programs
• Collaborative, cross-departmental work environment
• Hybrid work flexibility

Addison Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Addison Group provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Addison Group complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities, upon request.