Strategic Projects Director

3 weeks ago

Leeds, Leeds, United Kingdom Impact X Full time
About the Company

Impact X is a leading global provider of IT management and security software, empowering businesses of all sizes to manage, monitor, and secure their IT infrastructure seamlessly. With a suite of cutting-edge solutions, we help customers automate IT operations, enhance security, and drive efficiency across their organisations.

We are backed by a strong executive team and Board, focused on innovation, scalability, and customer success, ensuring we remain at the forefront of the IT management industry.

About the Role

This is a key position within our organisation, reporting directly to the head of the projects group. As a Strategic Projects Director, you will engage in high-impact strategic initiatives across the company, working in close collaboration with cross-functional teams and senior leadership.

The Special Projects team is central to driving value creation, operational optimisation, and long-term growth, with backing from the Board and sponsorship from the CEO. This position plays a critical role in executing initiatives that align with our company's overarching strategy and growth objectives.

Key Responsibilities
  • Execution of strategic, high-priority projects that drive organisational growth and efficiency.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional leadership to build scalable solutions aligned with our company's value creation strategy and operational goals.
  • Define and manage project scope, benefits, costs, timelines, and key success metrics, such as KPIs and other performance indicators.
  • Oversee the full project lifecycle, from planning and design to operational implementation, ensuring effective execution and successful outcomes.
  • Guide and advise organisations through change management processes, ensuring that project recommendations are fully implemented and integrated across departments.
  • Communicate progress, risks, and outcomes to executive leadership and other stakeholders, managing issues and escalating challenges as needed.
  • Support the preparation of materials for Board presentations and external investment discussions, ensuring alignment with our company's strategic goals.
What We're Looking For
  • Professional experiences in management consulting, corporate strategy, investment banking, or a comparable field.
  • Demonstrated expertise in solving complex business problems in multi-vertical environments with diverse technology stacks.
  • Proven ability to scope, plan, and manage large-scale projects, identifying and addressing risks and ensuring timely delivery.
  • Strong analytical and data skills, with the ability to source, model, and interpret data to support business decisions and drive actionable recommendations.
  • Experience synthesising complex information into clear, actionable insights and effectively communicating these to senior leadership.
  • Ability to view and analyse business processes from a systems perspective, ensuring that solutions align with our organisation's broader strategy.
  • Proven success in leading business transformation efforts, including defining benefits, prioritising initiatives, and managing change.
  • Skilled at building cross-functional relationships and understanding the nuances of various business processes to support solution implementation.
  • Comfortable working closely with senior executives and the Board, with the ability to lead discussions and influence decision-making at the highest levels.
  • Experience in fast-paced environments with a high tolerance for managing ambiguity and leading through significant change.
  • Strong collaboration and negotiation skills, particularly in navigating executive approvals and ensuring cross-functional alignment.
  • A desire to foster a culture of intellectual curiosity, creativity, and data-driven decision-making within our organisation.
What's Next

This is a unique opportunity for a strategic leader who is passionate about driving organisational growth and transformation. You will be at the center of our company's most critical initiatives, helping shape the future of our organisation.

This exciting hire will be made on a remote first working pattern for experienced candidates based within the UK or Ireland.

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