Enterprise Strategy & Transformation Lead

Frederick National Laboratory for Cancer Research; Frederick (MD); On-site; USD 140,000 - 241,000; Full time

Job summary

The Strategic Operations and Transformation role at Frederick National Laboratory for Cancer Research translates executive priorities into practical operating plans, cross-functional initiatives, governance routines, and durable improvements in enterprise performance.

This individual contributor role operates with delegated authority from the COO to convene stakeholders, structure work, and elevate barriers across the enterprise.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or 4 years relevant experience.
• Minimum of 10 years progressive experience in strategic operations/enterprise transformation.
• Minimum of 5 years leading cross‑functional initiatives with senior stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to lead without direct authority in a matrixed organization.

Responsibilities

• Translate enterprise priorities into actionable plans, milestones, governance routines, and measurable outcomes.
• Lead cross-functional transformation initiatives with teams across functions.
• Identify barriers and implement practical interventions to improve execution.
• Develop repeatable tools, dashboards, charters, and governance mechanisms.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Project management

Stakeholder management

Change leadership

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Facilitation

Executive communications

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Master’s degree in related field

Tools

Power BI

Excel

Project

Job description

The Strategic Operations and Transformation role at Frederick National Laboratory for Cancer Research translates executive priorities into practical operating plans, cross-functional initiatives, governance routines, and durable improvements in enterprise performance.

This individual contributor role operates with delegated authority from the COO to convene stakeholders, structure work, and elevate barriers across the enterprise.