Strategic Initiatives Lead — Product & Technology

Neptune Technology Group; Duluth (MN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Neptune Technology Group is seeking a Strategic Initiative Manager to oversee enterprise initiatives, ensure strategic alignment, and track progress through executive reporting. The role coordinates across functions to resolve resource conflicts and dependencies while managing risks and capacity constraints.

Responsibilities include facilitating stakeholder communication, validating value realization with measurable outcomes, and driving continuous improvement in initiative delivery processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required and 5+ years experience.
• MBA or PgMP certification preferred; 7+ years in program management preferred.
• Experience with strategic management frameworks and methodologies (SWOT, scenario planning, roadmap mapping).

Responsibilities

• Provide oversight of enterprise initiatives, ensuring strategic alignment and progress tracking.
• Coordinate across functions to resolve resource conflicts and interdependencies.
• Facilitate stakeholder communication and executive reporting on program status.
• Develop and maintain strategic roadmaps aligned with organizational goals.
• Manage risks, budgets, and timelines while driving benefits realization.

Skills

Product management

Technology development

Strategic planning

Program management

Cross-functional leadership

Executive communication

Risk management

Data analysis

Financial management

Change management

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree

MBA or advanced degree

PgMP certification

Job description

Strategic Initiative Manager - Product and Technology

Job Category:

Administration

• Full-Time

The Strategic Initiative Manager provides comprehensive oversight of enterprise initiatives, ensuring strategic alignment and tracking progress through regular reviews and executive reporting. This role coordinates across all business functions to resolve resource conflicts and interdependencies while managing risks and capacity constraints. Key responsibilities include facilitating stakeholder communication,validatingvalue realization through measurable outcomes, and driving continuous improvement across initiative delivery processes.

Objectives

• Drive company strategy, align teams, and deliver on multiple interconnected operations projects to achieve strategic organizationalobjectives.
• Work toinitiatesuccessful programs that drive strategic benefits and organizational growth through effective resource allocation and strategic planning.
• Define and oversee a list of dependent projects needed to reach the program's overall goals, ensuring proper coordination and interdependency management.
• Enlist teams, implement strategies, and measure return on investment through comprehensivebenefitsrealization tracking and performance metrics.
• Act asliaisonbetween various departments,facilitatingcross-team collaboration and understanding to ensure seamless program execution.
• Organize and track projects, proactively manage risks, manage project escalations, prioritize tasks, and meet specific businessobjectiveswithin defined timelines and budgets.
• Develop andmaintainstrategic roadmaps that outlineobjectives, timelines, and key deliverables aligned with organizational goals.
• Facilitate stakeholder communication and engagement across all organizational levels, ensuring consistent alignment with strategic initiatives.
• Monitor and evaluate program performance, implementing continuous improvement processes based on lessons learned and best practices.

Requirements

Education/Experience:

• Typically requires a bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) and5+ years of relevant experience.

Skills:

• Experiencewithproduct and technology management.
• Product and technology development.
• Strategic planning and business acumen withabilityto align programs with organizationalobjectivesand market insights.
• Program and project managementexpertiseincluding coordination of multiple interconnected projects and resource allocation.
• Cross-functional leadership and stakeholder management skills withabilityto influence without direct authority.
• Executive communication and presentation skills for regular reporting and strategic discussions.
• Risk management and mitigation capabilities with experience in proactive issue identification and resolution.
• Data analysis and performance tracking skills for measuring ROI, benefits realization, and program effectiveness.
• Financial managementand budget oversight experience for program cost control and resource optimization.
• Change management and organizational development skills to drive transformation initiatives.
• Analytical and problem-solving abilities for complex business challenges and strategic decision-making.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master of Business Administration (MBA) or advanced degree in Business, Management, Strategy,Technology,or related field.
• Program Management Professional (PgMP) certificationor similar.
• 7 or more years of relevant work experience in program management, strategic planning, or business operations.
• Experience with strategic management frameworks and methodologies (SWOT analysis, competitive analysis, strategicroadmapping,scenario planning, etc.).
• Cross-functional leadership experience in technology, utilities, or similar complex operational environments.
• Experience with enterprise transformation initiatives and large-scale organizational change.
• Background in managing programs with multiple stakeholders and competing priorities.

Location:

• Duluth,Georgia; May berequiredto travel to one of our manufacturing/customer locations up to40% of the time when necessary.

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