Program & Project Leadership – Act as program director and project manager across a portfolio of high-impact strategic initiatives.
Strategic Alignment – Partner with IT leadership, business units, and executive sponsors to ensure projects directly support organizational priorities and transformation goals.
Matrixed Team Leadership – Provide direction and coordination to cross-functional project teams.
Stakeholder Engagement – Collaborate with executive leadership, business sponsors, and technical teams to set objectives, define outcomes, and communicate progress with clarity and transparency.
Clear Executive Communication – Provide concise, actionable updates to senior and executive leadership on program/project progress, key risks, and mitigation plans.
Risk & Issue Management – Anticipate, assess, and mitigate risks to minimize disruption.
Technology Enablement – Oversee select technology-focused projects and collaborate with IT to evaluate, implement, and modernize systems and processes.
Change Leadership – Support organizational transformation by embedding data-driven decision making, encouraging the use of AI and emerging tools where appropriate.
Performance Monitoring – Track and report on project outcomes, efficiency gains, and operational improvements.

10+ years of experience in project and program leadership, with proven success delivering enterprise-level initiatives that integrate technology and business strategy.
Experience working in matrixed organizations and leading cross-functional teams.
Demonstrated ability to re-engineer processes, modernize systems, and deliver measurable operational and business improvements.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a track record of influencing senior leaders and diverse stakeholders.
Strong knowledge of project management methodologies and tools (e.g., MS Project, Excel, Jira, Asana, collaboration platforms).
Publishing, media, or education industry experience.
Proven success managing or leading SAP/ERP transitions, implementation phases, or post-go-live optimizations.
Experience with digital commerce, including eCommerce systems and direct-to-consumer selling mechanics.
Experience collaborating with warehouse teams and/or warehouse management systems.

Director, Strategic Projects

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