Director, Strategic Projects

MRI Software

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About The Position

The Director, Strategic Projects (“DSP”) serves as a high-impact, cross-functional leader and strategic partner driving critical initiatives that advance value creation, operational excellence, and alignment with MRI’s strategic objectives. The DSP is often a “bridge” executive leadership and internal teams and may serve as a de facto chief of staff / strategy execution lead. The DSP will play a critical role in driving global and regional strategic projects that enhance business operations and contribute to our overall organizational goals. This position reports directly to the VP of Business Operations.

Requirements

• 7+ years of relevant experience (strategy consulting, corporate strategy, operations, project / program management).
• Proven track record of leading and delivering complex, cross-functional projects from initiation through execution and follow-through.
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills (business case modeling, financial impact assessment, KPI development).
• Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills, including ability to engage senior executives.
• Experience with change management, process improvement, organizational alignment, and influencing without direct authority.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, ambiguous environment with shifting priorities.
• Familiarity with relevant tools (project management software, dashboards, data analytics / BI tools, Excel / PowerPoint).
• MBA or advanced degree is often preferred (or equivalent experience).

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience in software, technology, or enterprise SaaS / data-driven operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, execution, and oversight of strategic, transformational, or value-creation projects across the organization.
• Act as project sponsor or program manager: define scope, timelines, milestones, resource plans, stakeholder engagement, risk management, and governance.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including senior leadership, to define project scope, objectives, and deliverables.
• Coordinate cross-functional workstreams, ensuring alignment among teams (finance, operations, product, marketing, HR, IT) and escalation to senior leadership as needed.
• Identify opportunities for process optimization and implement solutions that enhance efficiency, productivity, and scalability within business operations.
• Proactively identify and address potential risks and issues, developing mitigation strategies to ensure project success.
• Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to track project progress and impact.
• Efficiently allocate resources, including personnel and budget, to ensure optimal project execution and successful outcomes.
• Maintain comprehensive project documentation and prepare detailed reports for executive review and decision-making.
• Provide executive support or 'chief-of-staff' style functions as needed.
• Drive adoption of KPIs, dashboards, reporting frameworks, and data-driven decision making within the organization.
• Lead change management efforts, managing resistance, ensuring communications, training, and stakeholder buy-in.
• Mentor or manage junior team members supporting strategic initiatives or project work.

Benefits

• Medical coverage options and HSA benefit.
• Competitive 401k plan.
• Parental Leave Program.
• 20 days PTO plus observed Holidays, plus 15 hours of ‘Flexi’ time a year.
• Generous Tuition Reimbursement offerings.
• Flexibility of working from anywhere in the world for two weeks out of the year.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Master's degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees