Strategic Operations Initiatives Lead

Stifel; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Stifel seeks an Operations Strategic Initiatives Manager to lead cross-functional programs in Operations, including regulatory, strategic, and process-improvement initiatives. You will guide projects from inception to implementation, engaging stakeholders and driving on-time delivery.

Ideal candidates bring 8+ years in operations or project leadership, with strong analytical and communication skills, and experience with Jira/Smartsheet.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, finance, operations, technology, or related discipline.
• 8+ years of relevant experience in operations, project leadership, business analysis, financial services, or technology implementation.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex, division-wide initiatives from discovery through implementation.
• Partner with Operations, Technology, Risk and other areas to drive strategic outcomes.
• Develop clear recommendations, materials, and status reporting for leadership decisions.
• Drive execution of project plans, timelines, risks, and stakeholder communications.

Skills

Project leadership

Strategic thinking

Stakeholder management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree (business/finance/operations/technology)

Tools

Jira

Smartsheet

Job description

Stifel seeks an Operations Strategic Initiatives Manager to lead cross-functional programs in Operations, including regulatory, strategic, and process-improvement initiatives. You will guide projects from inception to implementation, engaging stakeholders and driving on-time delivery.

Ideal candidates bring 8+ years in operations or project leadership, with strong analytical and communication skills, and experience with Jira/Smartsheet.