Director Strategic Initiatives
Duluth, Mn, Us
Support an organization with 900+ stores in the US and Canada by developing and delivering exceptional program/project management, strategic, analytical, and continuous improvement skills to enable maurices to execute their most strategic initiatives. Key partner in shepherding the strategic direction of maurices through execution of the strategic process including providing both internal and external strategic insight and co-facilitation of yearly strategic planning session. Delivering exceptional executive level communication at all levels of the organization from the field to the Sr. Leadership team.• Originated and lead the Business PMO focusing on cross-functional and key departmental initiatives delivering $40 - $70 Million in incremental EBITDA. • Initiative support included areas of Merchandising, Digital Merchandising, Operations, Merchandise Planning and Allocation, Marketing, and Finance on over ~20+ projects. Includes all facets of project management (initiation, planning, executing, monitoring and controlling, closure, as well as Agile and Continuous Improvement Methods), and Change Management.• Developed and executed Strategic Initiative Dashboard measures to ensure initiative success and drive a performance culture.• Regularly present to Executive Leadership team and Venture Capital partners regarding strategic initiatives and their success.• Developed, facilitated and delivered PMO training to business leaders across the organization. • Working with the SVP of Human Resources, develop strategic planning methodology, materials and co-facilitate yearly strategic offsite, setting the stage for the upcoming fiscal year path forward and key cross-functional and departmental objectives.