Director of Strategic Programs

Evolv Technologies Inc. • Waltham, MA

8d • $138,000 - $222,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Director of Strategic Programs acts as the strategic partner to the CFO, owning project management including M&A sourcing through integration, change management for systems upgrades, budget prioritization and an enterprise PMO that delivers company-wide transformation. You will help run the CFO’s operating system, lead critical company-wide programs, and drive business reviews for ROI that align with C-Suite goals.
Success in the Role (first 6–12 months)
In 30 days, you will:
Build relationships with key stakeholders and partners, including the Exec Leadership Team, Finance, and other senior leaders.
Align on CFO priorities, business rhythms, and the operating calendar (planning, forecasts, ELT/Board cycles, etc.).
Stand up functional reviews for strategic initiatives and budget planning.
In 90 days, you will:
Launch the organic investment review (ROIC model, tiered scorecards) driving start/stop/continue decisions.
Establish the Enterprise PMO cadence across IT projects, Contract Manufacturing change management, M&A funnel and targeted value projects (e.g., software subscription spend reduction, indirect procurement, off-shoring).
By 12 months, you will:
Deliver measurable ROI productivity (portfolio rebalanced; ROIC lift; cycle time improvement).
Advance at least one M&A transaction through stage gate process with a detailed Post Merger Integration plan.
Hit key transformation milestones with KPI improvements aligned with Company goals
Admin service SLAs met; CFO time alignment > 85% to top priorities.
The Work (what you’ll do):
Strategy & Internal Capital Investment
Drive annual/long-range planning process with CFO and CEO; translate strategy into OKRs and decision memos.
Run internal operations and organic investment reviews using ROIC/NPV scorecards; recommend rebalance actions and drive follow-through with ELT.
Collaborate with ELT and junior staff across all functions on related Company goals.
M&A / Corporate Development
Build theses and target pipeline with ELT; maintain deal cadence and reporting.
Own M&A stage gate process, due diligence orchestration, and executive decision points.
Enterprise PMO & Transformation
Stand up an Enterprise PMO for cross-company programs, including:
Quote-to-Cash (Q2C) (pricing/CPQ/Rev Cloud, ERP/CRM handoffs).
AR system modernization and finance operating mechanisms.
Plexus integration and operational change management
Point projects: software subscription spend reduction; indirect procurement optimization.
Establish governance, RAID (risks/assumptions/issues/dependencies), benefits tracking, and vendor/change management.
Operating System & Executive Comms
Design and run the CFO’s operating rhythm (planning/OKRs, MBR/QBR, offsites).
Serve as integrator across ELT; ensure fast, well framed decisions.
Own CFO communications (updates, decision briefs, partner with IR & marketing to develop investor/partner talking points).
Board & Governance
Manage the Board preparation and follow up materials across the ELT; ensure concise, decision-oriented content.
Leadership & Team
Leads a small team; partners closely with Finance, Legal, People, Supply Chain, Product/Engineering, GTM, and Marketing.
Location & Travel
4 days/week onsite Waltham HQ; up to 10% travel

Responsibilities

• Drive annual/long-range planning process with CFO and CEO; translate strategy into OKRs and decision memos.
• Run internal operations and organic investment reviews using ROIC/NPV scorecards; recommend rebalance actions and drive follow-through with ELT.
• Collaborate with ELT and junior staff across all functions on related Company goals.
• Build theses and target pipeline with ELT; maintain deal cadence and reporting.
• Own M&A stage gate process, due diligence orchestration, and executive decision points.
• Stand up an Enterprise PMO for cross-company programs, including: Quote-to-Cash (Q2C) (pricing/CPQ/Rev Cloud, ERP/CRM handoffs). AR system modernization and finance operating mechanisms. Plexus integration and operational change management
• Point projects: software subscription spend reduction; indirect procurement optimization.
• Establish governance, RAID (risks/assumptions/issues/dependencies), benefits tracking, and vendor/change management.
• Design and run the CFO’s operating rhythm (planning/OKRs, MBR/QBR, offsites).
• Serve as integrator across ELT; ensure fast, well framed decisions.
• Own CFO communications (updates, decision briefs, partner with IR & marketing to develop investor/partner talking points).
• Manage the Board preparation and follow up materials across the ELT; ensure concise, decision-oriented content.
• Leads a small team; partners closely with Finance, Legal, People, Supply Chain, Product/Engineering, GTM, and Marketing.

Benefits

• Equity as part of your total compensation package
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• A 401(k) plan (and 2% company match)
• Flexible Paid Time Off (PTO)- take the time you need to recharge, with manager approval and business needs in mind
• Quarterly stipend for perks and benefits that matter most to you
• Tuition reimbursement available to support your ongoing learning and development
• Subscription to Calm

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees