Strategic Programs Leader/Chief of Staff

Clearwater•Nashville, TN

12d•$140,000 - $150,000

About The Position

The Strategic Programs Leader/Chief of Staff drives internal organizational program and project management on behalf of the Executive Leadership Team (ELT), translating strategic priorities into coordinated, well-governed execution. The role enables leaders to focus on high-priority decisions while ensuring initiatives are executed efficiently, monitoring cross-functional progress, maintaining accountability to deadlines, and removing roadblocks. The position also supports executive decision-making through data-backed insights, analysis, briefings, and meeting preparation. The ideal candidate is a creative problem solver with a strong focus on operational effectiveness, comfortable using project and work-management tools to structure fast-moving initiatives, and interested in developing toward broader leadership responsibilities. The role leads strategic initiative and program management, stakeholder accountability, and improvements to internal processes and reporting. It works across departments and uses influence rather than direct authority to motivate stakeholders and sustain progress. The position may lead high-impact projects and respond to urgent organizational challenges. The base salary range is $140,000–$150,000. Base salary is part of a total rewards package that includes the opportunity for merit-based salary increases, eligibility for a 401(k) plan, medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, and leaves provided in line with the employee’s work state. The company also offers flexible paid time off, 11 paid holidays, and paid sick time. Total compensation depends on candidate experience, skills, education, and other factors permitted by law.

Requirements

At least 7 years of experience in program/project management, consulting, business operations, or a similar cross-functional role.
Demonstrated experience working directly with senior or executive leadership to drive strategic initiatives to completion.
Track record of managing multiple concurrent initiatives, deadlines, and stakeholders in a fast-paced environment.
Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Management, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
Proficiency with project/work-management platforms such as Asana or Monday.com and the Microsoft Office Suite.
Strong organizational and time-management skills, sound decision-making, and good judgment under pressure.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to influence and motivate stakeholders at all levels.
Resourceful problem-solving ability and capacity to find a path forward amid ambiguity or competing priorities.
Ability to embrace Clearwater’s CLEAR core values and culture.
Ability to use a personal computer for extended periods.
Ability to exercise appropriate judgment; a high level of initiative and independence.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree preferred.
Demonstrated interest in and aptitude for advancing toward broader operational leadership.
Proactive, creative, and intuitive approach, with enjoyment of working in a high-growth, results-driven organization.

Responsibilities

Serve as the internal program/project management lead for organization-wide initiatives sponsored by the Executive Leadership Team.
Collaborate with executive leadership to translate strategic priorities into structured plans, workstreams, and measurable milestones.
Build and maintain a portfolio view of active initiatives, regularly surfacing status, risks, and dependencies to leadership.
Maintain focus on deadlines under pressure and proactively adjust plans when priorities or timelines shift.
Translate executive priorities to teams and communicate organizational updates back to leadership.
Lead high-impact projects, prepare executives for key meetings, and respond to urgent organizational challenges as needed.
Provide data-backed insights, challenge assumptions, and support executive decision-making.
Monitor progress against target goals and deadlines across departments, escalating issues before they threaten delivery.
Motivate stakeholders and hold them accountable to commitments, using influence rather than direct authority.
Facilitate working sessions and check-ins to keep cross-functional teams aligned and progressing.
Identify practical solutions when initiatives encounter obstacles or competing priorities.
Identify opportunities to improve internal processes, communication, and reporting.
Establish and maintain reporting frameworks and dashboards that provide leadership with early visibility into risks and outcomes.
Standardize how initiatives are tracked and communicated across the organization using project-management tools.
Support executive leadership with ad hoc analysis, briefing materials, and follow-up needed to keep decisions moving.
Perform other duties within the scope of the role as assigned.