Director, Strategic Initiatives

ProShares • Bethesda, MD

125d • $180,000 - $250,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

This role offers the opportunity to lead some of ProShares' highest-impact, cross-functional initiatives aligned with the firm's strategic growth agenda. This role is tailored for a seasoned, business-oriented leader with a proven track record of driving complex programs from concept through execution. The ideal candidate will work closely with senior executives and stakeholders across functions-including product, distribution, marketing, and operations-to identify opportunities, remove barriers, and deliver meaningful results. This position plays a central role in shaping outcomes, enabling change, and accelerating the next phase of growth for one of the industry's most innovative ETF issuers.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required.
• MBA or equivalent graduate degree preferred.
• 10-12+ years of relevant experience, including time in management consulting, business transformation, or enterprise program management within the asset management or financial services industry.
• Proven success leading large, complex business programs with cross-functional scope-especially in front-office, product, investment, or distribution settings.
• Familiarity with ETFs, mutual funds, or other investment vehicles strongly preferred.
• Experience working directly with executive leadership and influencing senior stakeholders across departments.

Nice To Haves

• Expertise in change management, program/project management, stakeholder alignment, including the ability to manage complex business processes through influence when all the resources necessary for a successful outcome are not directly under the individual's control.
• Executive-level communication: able to synthesize issues and present clearly to C-suite stakeholders.
• Strong strategic and analytical thinker with a high level of business judgment.
• Self-starter with exceptional ownership and follow-through; thrives in ambiguity and fast-paced environments.
• Skilled in management consulting-style problem solving and structured execution frameworks.
• Balanced orientation to detail and big-picture thinking.

Responsibilities

• Lead Strategic Programs: Drive end-to-end execution of non-technology business initiatives, such as go-to-market strategy rollouts, organizational design changes, front-office process improvements, and distribution optimization efforts.
• Serve as a Strategic Partner: Act as a trusted advisor to senior leadership, guiding cross-functional teams through the design and delivery of mission-critical programs.
• Frame and Solve Complex Problems: Collaborate with initiative sponsors to clarify ambiguous challenges, define objectives, and create actionable execution plans from inception to completion.
• Manage Cross-Functional Execution: Provide structure and alignment in fast-moving environments, managing scope, timeline, and risk while ensuring forward momentum.
• Drive Accountability and Transparency: Communicate clearly across levels of the organization, including steering committee updates and risk mitigation strategies to keep programs on track.
• Apply Adaptive Methodologies: Use agile principles and pragmatic project management tools to tailor approaches based on initiative size, complexity, and pace.
• Resolve Execution Barriers: Proactively address roadblocks by building consensus, aligning stakeholders, and fostering a culture of urgency and action.
• Bring a Consulting Mindset: Leverage frameworks and tools to support execution- such as strategy development, process redesign, operating model creation, vendor evaluations, and go-to-market planning.
• Foster Ownership and Results: Promote shared accountability while owning delivery timelines, executive expectations, and program success.
• Champion a Culture of Excellence: Encourage transparency, collaboration, and high standards in execution across teams and initiatives.

Benefits

• Competitive pay and discretionary bonus
• Paid time off
• Health care benefits (medical, dental & vision)
• Additional insurance includes basic life, accidental death and dismemberment, supplemental life, disability and legal benefit
• 401(k) retirement plan with matching contribution
• Spending Accounts (Health Care, Dependent Care, and Transportation)
• Wellness Programs (fitness reimbursement, Employee Assistance Program)
• Education assistance
• Hybrid work schedule
• Additional Programs include peer recognition, corporate matching gift

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Securities, Commodity Contracts, and Other Financial Investments and Related Activities
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 51-100 employees