Director, Strategic Programs - Organic Growth

About the role

At Advantive, we don’t just make software—we build careers and power the manufacturing and distribution backbone of the global economy. We are growing fast, investing in AI, and building a culture where motivated, curious people rise quickly.

The Director of Strategic Programs (DSP) owns and leads cross-functional strategic and tactical initiatives from planning through completion, with focused execution and diligent follow-through. The role blends analyst, coordinator, and program manager, and supports one or more departments. The DSP drives company-wide initiatives, strengthens internal operations, and leads meaningful change by proactively managing and monitoring cross-departmental projects that create long-term business value.

Responsibilities

• Manage and complete highly complex projects on time and within scope, demonstrating strong project management skills
• Provide functional leadership and manage day-to-day operations across designated functional areas
• Lead transformation initiatives and build accountability throughout the process to ensure successful change
• Drive accountability across the organization and proactively manage business operations to achieve strong operational and financial outcomes
• Lead acquisition integration in line with playbook guidelines, ensuring rapid and effective integration into the organization

Skills

• Ability to influence: Guides and influences stakeholders and team members to achieve company goals
• Proactive problem solving: Identifies potential issues before they arise and addresses them to reduce risk and capture opportunities
• Disciplined execution: Detail-oriented and organized, prioritizes effectively, manages time well, and anticipates needs when making decisions
• Program management: Coordinates multiple projects to align with strategic objectives and make the best use of resources
• Organization and planning: Improves organizational effectiveness through careful planning and resource allocation
• Metrics development and reporting: Develops and reports on metrics that measure and improve organizational efficiency