Senior Manager of Strategy Execution

Vaco by Highspring; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Vaco by Highspring is seeking a Senior Manager to lead strategy execution and enterprise operations in a fast-paced environment. You will partner with executive leadership to drive strategic planning, oversee cross-functional initiatives, and create governance frameworks and scorecards to measure success.

The role requires demonstrated experience in large-scale, matrixed organizations, strong executive communication, and the ability to influence without direct authority.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in strategy, consulting, business operations.
• Experience leading enterprise-wide initiatives in a matrixed environment.
• Strong executive communication and presentation skills.
• Proven ability to influence leaders and drive alignment without direct authority.
• Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and data analysis tools.
• Bachelor's degree required; MBA or advanced degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Partner with executive leadership to drive strategic planning and execution across the organization.
• Lead cross-functional initiatives from concept through implementation.
• Develop governance structures, operating rhythms, and performance scorecards to track business outcomes.
• Create executive and Board-level presentations, business cases, and strategic recommendations.
• Monitor progress, identify risks, and ensure accountability across critical initiatives.
• Conduct market, competitive, and business analysis to identify growth opportunities and emerging trends.
• Build strong relationships across functions and influence stakeholders at all levels.

Skills

Strategy leadership

Executive communication

Cross-functional leadership

Analytical skills

Excel & PowerPoint

Education

Bachelor's degree

MBA preferred

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Senior Manager, Strategy Execution & Enterprise Operations

Are you a strategy leader who thrives on turning ideas into action?

What You'll Do

• Partner with executive leadership to drive strategic planning and execution across the organization.
• Lead cross-functional initiatives from concept through implementation.
• Develop governance structures, operating rhythms, and performance scorecards to track business outcomes.
• Create executive and Board-level presentations, business cases, and strategic recommendations.
• Monitor progress, identify risks, and ensure accountability across critical initiatives.
• Conduct market, competitive, and business analysis to identify growth opportunities and emerging trends.
• Build strong relationships across functions and influence stakeholders at all levels.

What We're Looking For

• 8+ years of experience in strategy, consulting, business operations
• Experience leading complex, enterprise-wide initiatives in a matrixed environment.
• Strong executive communication and presentation skills.
• Proven ability to influence leaders and drive alignment without direct authority.
• Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and data analysis tools.
• Bachelor's degree required; MBA or advanced degree preferred.

Why This Opportunity?

• High visibility role with direct exposure to executive leadership.
• Opportunity to shape enterprise strategy and organizational growth.
• Lead impactful initiatives that influence business performance and transformation.
• Collaborative, fast-paced environment with significant career growth potential.

Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco/Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to the individual's skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, office location and other geographic considerations, as well as other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law in geographies that require salary range disclosure, Vaco/Highspring notes the salary range for the role is noted in this job posting. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, and can participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company's 401(k) retirement plan.

Additional Disclaimer

Unless otherwise noted in the job description, the position Vaco/Highspring is filing for is occupied. Please note, however, that Vaco/Highspring is regularly asked to provide talent to other organizations. By submitting to this position, you are agreeing to be included in our talent pool for future hiring for similarly qualified positions. Submissions to this position are subject to the use of AI to perform preliminary candidate screenings, focused on ensuring minimum job requirements noted in the position are satisfied. Further assessment of candidates beyond this initial phase within Vaco/Highspring will be otherwise assessed by recruiters and hiring managers. Vaco/Highspring does not have knowledge of the tools used by its clients in making final hiring decisions and cannot opine on their use of AI products.

Equal Opportunity Notice

Highspring LLC (d/b/a Vaco by Highspring) and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries (\"we,\" \"our,\" or \"Vaco by Highspring\") are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by applicable law. The company is also committed to ensuring that persons who need them are provided with reasonable accommodations; if an accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact [e-mail].

Vaco by Highspring also wants all applicants to know their rights that workplace discrimination is illegal.

Representation Notice

By submitting to this position, you agree that you will be giving Vaco by Highspring the exclusive right to present your as a candidate for the foregoing employment opportunity. Additionally, you agree to be included in our talent pool for future hiring for similarly qualified positions. You further agree that you have represented information about yourself accurately and have not affirmatively misrepresented your qualifications. Lastly, you agree to maintain as confidential, to the fullest extent permitted by law, any information you learn from Vaco by Highspring about the position and you will limit disclosure of information about the position only to the extent necessary to perform any obligations in furtherance of your application. In exchange, Vaco by Highspring agrees to exercise reasonable efforts to represent you through all solicitation, job screening and resume dispersal.

For residents of Ontario, Canada only: to the extent the position for employment is not with Highspring or not otherwise noted as vacant above, candidate should be informed that this role is to replace a presently employed person at Vaco by Highspring's client.

Privacy Notice

Vaco by Highspring respects your privacy and are committed to providing transparent notice of our policies.

• California residents may access Vaco by Highspring HR Notice at Collection for California Applicants and Employees here.
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Additionally, submissions to this position are subject to the use of AI to perform preliminary candidate screenings, focused on ensuring minimum job requirements noted in the position are satisfied. More details about Vaco by Highspring's use of AI can be found here https://www.highspring.com/ai-use-notices/. Further assessment of candidates beyond this initial phase will be conducted by recruiters and hiring managers. Vaco by Highspring does not know and cannot opine on its client's use of AI products.

Pay Transparency Notice

• the individual's skill sets, experience and training;
• licensure and certification requirements;
• office location and other geographic considerations; and
• other business and organizational needs.

With that said, as required by local law, Vaco by Highspring believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses and/or participation in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company's retirement plan (or similar retirement benefits).