Strategic Initiatives Leader — Executive Advisor

Simmons Bank; Little Rock (AR); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Simmons Bank in Little Rock, AR seeks a Business Strategy and Initiatives Manager to advise executives on strategic and operational matters. The role coordinates enterprise initiatives, ensuring governance, clear communication, and timely execution across business units.

You will connect strategy to action and lead organizational alignment for priority programs. You will influence senior stakeholders, manage complex portfolios, and foster collaboration while maintaining discretion and executive

Qualifications

• Ability to advise executives on strategic and operational matters.
• Experience coordinating multiple projects and initiatives across units.
• Strong judgment, discretion, and executive presence.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a trusted advisor to executives on strategy, operations, and leadership matters.
• Coordinate delivery of a high volume of initiatives across the business unit and provide portfolio visibility.
• Enable swift decision-making by facilitating information flow and issue resolution.

Skills

Strategic advisory

Cross-functional leadership

Analytical thinking

Influence without authority

Organizational coordination

Education

BS/BA in Business or Finance

Tools

MS Office

PowerPoint

Smartsheet

Job description

Simmons Bank in Little Rock, AR seeks a Business Strategy and Initiatives Manager to advise executives on strategic and operational matters. The role coordinates enterprise initiatives, ensuring governance, clear communication, and timely execution across business units.

You will connect strategy to action and lead organizational alignment for priority programs. You will influence senior stakeholders, manage complex portfolios, and foster collaboration while maintaining discretion and executive