Position Summary: The Clearing House Product – Strategic Initiatives organization is responsible for the management of enterprise strategic initiatives. Our goal is to be responsive to the needs of the firm as directed by the Executive team, delivering against the firm’s top initiatives and strategic imperatives.

The Director, Enterprise Strategic Initiatives will report to the SVP, Strategic Initiatives and Product Marketing and own the delivery of multiple strategic initiatives while playing a key role in all product functions including select product marketing responsibilities.

Qualifications Required:
• Bachelor’s degree or commensurate experience
• Minimum 7 years’ experience successfully leading strategic initiatives as a consultant, program/portfolio leader or other similar role delivering complex, enterprise-wide programs in the financial industry
• Minimum 5 years people management
• Deep knowledge of program management principles, controls and KPI’s
• Proven ability to influence all levels of an organization with a track record of thoughtful and effective influence of C-level business and technology leaders
• Collaborative team player with the ability to build relationships across functions and organizations
• Exceptional communication skills
• Deep commitment to resource development

Qualifications desired:
• Knowledge of payments industry systems and products
• Understanding of Pragmatic Marketing

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:
• Partner with senior leadership in the Technology, Product, Legal and Risk organizations to set and deliver against initiative objectives
• Own the execution of initiatives from program structure to completion; may own independently or lead the efforts of program manager(s) and/or program analyst(s) to plan and execute with quality
• Thoughtfully and critically analyze issues and considerations within initiatives to ensure stakeholders are positioned to make informed decisions
• Ensure materials creatively and effectively drive conversation and ensure visibility of key program considerations
• Drive accountability across all initiative stakeholders to ensure the needs of the firm are met
• Proactively manage and mitigate risks associated with initiative execution and EPMO processes
• Proactively identify and remediate inefficient processes that do not support delivery
• Identify creative and sustainable processes to create and maintain multi-year strategic roadmaps aligned to the firm’s strategic goals
• Manage the growth and development of 1 or more program manager and/or program analyst resources

Physical demands and work environment: The working environment is generally favorable. Lighting and temperature are adequate, and there are no hazardous or unpleasant conditions caused by noise, dust, etc. Work is generally performed within an office environment, with standard office equipment available. The position will require three days onsite. Additional travel to client meetings, conferences and other events will be required.

The anticipated annual salary range for this position is $145,000-$180,000. Base salary will be determined by the role, experience, skill set and location. For eligible positions, discretionary incentive compensation may be awarded contingent on personal and company performance. Our benefits program includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401k plan with company contribution and company match, tuition reimbursement and more.