Principal, Strategic Initiative Management

UKG•,

8d•$129,500 - $186,100

About The Position

The Principal, Strategic Initiative Management will lead the operationalization and execution management of high-priority company-level strategic initiatives to ensure effective value realization. This role combines structured problem solving, analytical rigor, program leadership, and executive communication to translate enterprise priorities into executable plans, accelerate decisions, and ensure accountable delivery across UKG.

Requirements

7+ years’ experience in enterprise transformation, enterprise business operations, enterprise strategy, or strategic finance, managing company-level, cross-functional strategic priorities/initiatives within a technology or SaaS organization
Experience establishing enterprise governance, KPI frameworks, and portfolio reporting for a transformation office or enterprise initiative portfolio
Experience leading enterprise transformation, operating model, growth, efficiency, or technology initiatives in a SaaS or complex global organization
Demonstrated experience in leading complex, cross-functional initiatives from initial problem definition through implementation and measurable business outcomes
Demonstrated analytical and strategic thinking capability to structure ambiguous problems, develop business cases, evaluate options, and translate analysis into practical execution plans.
Demonstrated experience producing and presenting executive-ready initiative updates that clearly articulate insights, risks, trade-offs, decisions required, and recommended actions
Ability to influence without direct authority, navigate competing priorities, and maintain strategic perspective while driving detailed execution

Nice To Haves

MBA preferred
consulting background preferred

Responsibilities

Develop and implement enterprise framework in operationalizing and managing company-level strategic initiatives
Orchestrate cross-functional collaboration in developing operational plans for the strategic initiatives, manage interdependencies and risks, and maintain momentum by identifying ownership, sequencing decisions, and escalating blockers when needed
Establish strategic initiative dashboard, develop value realization measures, and manage operating reviews that provide transparent visibility into progress, outcomes, and corrective actions.
Create executive-ready updates that concisely communicate progress, insights, risks, decisions required, and implications for the broader enterprise portfolio
Facilitate working sessions and leadership forums that convert divergent perspectives into aligned decisions, clear commitments, and accountable next steps
Capture repeatable methods, lessons learned, and transition plans to ensure that completed initiatives are embedded into ongoing business ownership and operating rhythms