The Director of Strategic Initiatives plays a pivotal role in shaping and executing the strategic direction for Talent Solutions. This leadership position requires a visionary thinker who can identify, plan, and oversee key initiatives that drive growth, innovation, and long-term success. The successful candidate will collaborate closely with senior leadership, cross-functional teams, and external partners to drive strategic priorities and ensure alignment with Talent Solutions mission and goals. Making an Impact • Strategic Planning: Collaborate with senior leadership to develop and refine the organization's strategic plan, in collaboration with senior leadership, to set clear objectives, priorities, and performance metrics. • Initiative Development: Identify and assess potential strategic initiatives, projects, and partnerships that align with the organization's strategic goals. • Project Oversight: Lead cross-functional teams in the planning, execution, and monitoring of strategic initiatives, ensuring they are completed on time and within budget. • Risk Management: Anticipate potential challenges and risks associated with strategic initiatives and develop proactive mitigation plans. • Stakeholder Engagement: Build and maintain relationships with key internal and external stakeholders, including senior executives, board members, partners, and industry influencers. • Data Analysis: Utilize data-driven insights to inform decision-making, measure progress, and adjust strategies as needed. • Resource Allocation: Optimize resource allocation by identifying and prioritizing high-impact initiatives and allocating budgets and personnel accordingly. • Innovation: Foster a culture of innovation within the organization by exploring new technologies, business models, and market trends. • Change Management: Drive organizational change as necessary to support the successful implementation of strategic initiatives. • Reporting and Communication: Provide regular updates and reports to senior leadership and the board on the status and impact of strategic initiatives. People Leadership • No direct reports currently, possible in the future • Would need to lead teams from a strategic initiative and/or project management perspective Your Typical Day and Other Key Details • Remote work, home office required • Develop and refine the organization's strategic plan, in collaboration with senior leadership, to set clear objectives, priorities, and performance metrics. Required • Experience: A minimum of 6-8 years of progressive leadership experience in strategic planning, project management, or a related role. • Strategic Thinking: Proven ability to think strategically, develop a vision, and translate it into actionable plans. • Project Management: Strong project management skills with a track record of successfully leading and delivering complex initiatives. • Analytical Skills: Proficiency in data analysis and the ability to use data to inform decision-making. Nice to Have • Prior experience in a director-level position is highly desirable. • Prior experience with Talent Solutions or adjacent business lines. • Education: Bachelor's degree in business, management, or a related field is required. ManpowerGroup is proud to be an equal opportunity affirmative action workplace. We celebrate diversity and are committed to providing an inclusive environment for all employees. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, citizenship, marital status, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), age, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, political ideology, ancestry, the presence of any physical, sensory, or mental disabilities, or other legally protected status. A strong commitment is made by each employee and is necessary to ensure equal employment opportunity for all. ManpowerGroup is an inclusive workplace that will recruit, hire, train, and promote persons of all job titles, and ensure all other personnel actions are administered without regard to non-merit-based characteristics of individuals. Reasonable accommodation during the interview process can be provided. Contact talentacquisition@manpowergroup.com for assistance. **Job:** _Project/Program Management_ **Organization:** _ManpowerGroup_ **Title:** _Director, Strategic Initiatives_ **Location:** _United States_ **Requisition ID:** _0032727_