Director Strategic Initiatives

Lewis James Professional is a woman-owned staff augmentation, project consulting and direct hire search and placement firm. We are currently seeking a Director of Strategic Initiatives for a direct hire opportunity with a financial services client.ResponsibilitiesLead large-scale, cross-regional consulting initiatives spanning both business and technology areas.Act as a strategic advisor to senior executives (ELT/ELT+1), guiding decision-making in both individual and group settings.Develop and sustain strong networks of senior-level client relationships across the organization.Deliver thought leadership and deep expertise across key consulting disciplines, including operating models, technology, data, regulatory, and strategic transformation.Design and oversee highly complex programs, while managing execution delivered by other members of the Internal Consulting Office (ICO).Proactively identify challenges and address them with authority and credibility in executive-level forums.Advance the Internal Consulting function by driving key strategic initiatives and securing executive alignment.Promote a team culture centered on collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.Mentor, coach, and support the growth of colleagues, with a demonstrated ability to help others realize their potential.Qualifications10+ years of experience in management consulting or enterprise transformation roles, with a preference for financial services (particularly asset management).Demonstrated success in building, leading, and scaling consulting teams within complex, global, and matrixed -depth knowledge of the financial services sector, with strong expertise in asset management.Established executive presence with the ability to engage, influence, and build trust at the most senior levels.Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred.Confident communicator with the credibility to influence C-suite and senior leadership decisions.Skilled in creating executive-level deliverables and presentations (e.g., Microsoft PowerPoint).For immediate consideration, please click “Apply” and use Job Code BHJOB11837_4295. You may also send a copy of your resume to: and enter only the following job code in the subject line: BHJOB11837_4295. Lewis James Professional is an Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/D/VLocation: Atlanta, GASalary: $75,900 - $101,200 #J-18808-Ljbffr

Created: 2025-09-18