Manager - Strategy Activation & Alignment (CRO - PMO)

Network Wireless Solutions•Greensboro, NC

About The Position

Manager - Strategy Activation & Alignment (CRO - PMO) Position Summary The Manager, Strategy Activation & Alignment operates within the Corporate PMO as the bridge between strategy, project execution, and organizational adoption. Acting as the translation layer, the manager identifies friction between strategic intent and operational reality, designs targeted interventions, and enables teams to execute more effectively within the Corporate PMO framework. This role ensures that enterprise initiatives deliver sustained value by aligning structures, behaviors, and metrics across functions to convert delivery into impact. About NWS NWS empowers service providers, integrators, contractors, and organizations of all sizes to stay ahead of the curve. Established in 2012 and headquartered in Greensboro, North Carolina, USA, NWS boasts an extensive range of services across three key market segments. Our cable solutions showcase cutting-edge copper, fiber, and hybrid designs. With a proficient team of engineers, manufacturing, and supply chain experts, we can tailor these custom-trunked cable solutions to precise specifications, ensuring our clients benefit from the most reliable and efficient telecom solutions on the market. Join our energetic and vibrant team of skilled professionals and be part of the excitement at NWS. Our employees enjoy a culture that values initiative, teamwork, high values, and integrity. To learn more about us, please visit our website at nwsnext.com - https://nwsnext.com/ Network Wireless Solutions (NWS) is committed to maintaining a safe, compliant, and professional workplace. As part of our hiring process, all offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check and drug screening, where permitted by law. Background checks may include, but are not limited to, verification of employment history, education, criminal records, and other relevant factors in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Drug screening may be required based on the nature of the position and applicable regulations. NWS complies with all relevant laws regarding drug testing, including any accommodations required under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) or other applicable statutes. A candidate's failure to pass the background check or drug screening may result in the withdrawal of an employment offer. Any falsification or omission of information during the hiring process may also be grounds for disqualification or termination of employment. By submitting an application to NWS, candidates acknowledge and consent to the company's background check and drug screening policies.

Responsibilities

Strategic Alignment & Readiness Ensure Corporate PMO initiatives are clearly understood, prioritized, and aligned across departments before execution begins.
Translate strategic objectives into cross-functional activation frameworks that clarify ownership, success criteria, and performance metrics.
Assess organizational readiness for strategic initiatives and identify dependencies, barriers, and misalignments early in the process.
Support the Director of Corporate Project Management in aligning Corporate PMO practices with evolving business strategies.
Activation & Adoption Support Work alongside Project and Quality Managers to ensure initiatives move beyond implementation to full adoption.
Design structured activation plans that define adoption milestones, key behaviors, and sustainment mechanisms.
Monitor adoption health and address systemic blockers that hinder strategy execution or process compliance.
Collaborate with HR and Communications to align messaging and training with Corporate PMO activation goals.
Cross-Functional Translation Serve as the translator between the Corporate PMO and business units, converting data and strategy into actionable insights and decisions.
Facilitate cross-functional working sessions to clarify intent, surface risks, and maintain alignment as initiatives evolve.
Ensure that leadership directives, project plans, and local operating practices remain synchronized across the organization.
Measurement & Continuous Improvement Define and track activation KPIs such as adoption rate, alignment score, and organizational throughput.
Work with the Data & Analytics team to build dashboards and early-warning indicators for execution drift.
Capture and codify lessons learned from major initiatives into activation playbooks that improve enterprise agility and execution maturity.
Report outcomes and improvement recommendations to Corporate PMO leadership and executive sponsors.
Contribute to portfolio-level governance by representing the "execution health" and alignment perspective as a complement to project status and quality metrics.