Director of Strategic Operations & Execution

Powerhouse Retail Services LLC•Crowley, TX

just now•Onsite

About The Position

The Director of Strategic Operations & Execution is responsible for driving organizational effectiveness by ensuring operational milestones are clearly defined, consistently monitored, and successfully achieved. This role partners closely with operational leadership and cross-functional teams to align priorities, optimize execution, and maintain accountability across key initiatives.

Requirements

Proven experience in strategic operations, project management, or a related leadership role
Strong ability to manage complex, cross-functional initiatives
Excellent communication, organizational, and stakeholder management skills
Demonstrated ability to translate strategy into execution
Experience working closely with senior leadership teams
Strategic thinking with a strong execution mindset
Leadership and influence across diverse teams
Operational rigor and attention to detail
Problem-solving and decision-making under ambiguity
Accountability and results orientation
Deep understanding of project lifecycles and their financial implications
Ability to manage multiple priorities and complex dependencies across teams
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
Advanced Excel (or equivalent tools)
Detail-oriented with a strong sense of ownership and accountability

Nice To Haves

Experience working in project-based or service-oriented environments is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

Partner with operational leadership to define, track, and achieve strategic and operational milestones
Establish clear timelines, success metrics, and accountability structures
Monitor progress and proactively address risks or delays
Provide hands-on support in project planning and architecture
Ensure initiatives are structured for scalability, efficiency, and measurable outcomes
Implement best practices in operational workflows and execution
Conduct regular follow-ups to ensure expectations, deliverables, and standards are consistently met
Identify gaps in execution and implement corrective actions
Drive a culture of accountability and continuous improvement
Serve as a leadership liaison across departments to ensure alignment and effective communication
Facilitate collaboration between teams to remove blockers and accelerate progress
Lead cross-functional initiatives that support organizational priorities
Attend operational leadership meetings to capture key decisions, action items, and priorities
Ensure timely follow-up and completion of all assigned actions
Provide clear, concise updates to senior leadership on progress, risks, and outcomes