Strategic Initiatives Lead: Cross-Functional Execution

American Equity; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

American Equity Investment Life Insurance Company in Des Moines, IA, seeks a Strategic Initiatives Lead to plan, implement, and track high-priority initiatives across departments and partners. This onsite role partners with senior leaders to translate strategic priorities into measurable business outcomes and drive operational excellence.

Responsibilities include defining scope, creating detailed initiative plans, coordinating resources, and ensuring on-time, within-budget delivery with

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Organizational Leadership, Project Management, Finance, Operations, or related field.
• 8+ years of progressive experience leading cross-functional initiatives and strategic projects.
• Experience with governance frameworks, leadership reporting, and performance measurement.

Responsibilities

• Define scope, objectives, and outcomes for strategic initiatives with executives and stakeholders.
• Develop detailed initiative plans and resource requirements.
• Create schedules and timelines aligning resources across teams.
• Track progress, KPIs, and outcomes; report to leadership and stakeholders.
• Coordinate with senior leaders to translate strategy into actionable plans.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Stakeholder management

Strategic thinking

Analytical skills

Project management

Change leadership

MS Office suite

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration/related field

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, Project, Outlook)

Job description

American Equity Investment Life Insurance Company in Des Moines, IA, seeks a Strategic Initiatives Lead to plan, implement, and track high-priority initiatives across departments and partners. This onsite role partners with senior leaders to translate strategic priorities into measurable business outcomes and drive operational excellence.

Responsibilities include defining scope, creating detailed initiative plans, coordinating resources, and ensuring on-time, within-budget delivery with