Head of Elan Strategy and Implementation
Job Description
The Head of Elan Strategy & Implementation is responsible for defining, governing, and executing the long-term strategy, roadmap, and transformation agenda for the Elan Program. The Elan Program represents the complete end-to-end value proposition delivered to Financial Institution partners, including products, economics, marketing, technology, integration, servicing, and operational capabilities.
Key Responsibilities
Define the Elan Program strategy and roadmap
Translate priorities into disciplined execution plans, milestones, ownership, and outcomes
Create enterprise routines for prioritization, resource alignment, KPI tracking, and decision-making
Partner and market intelligence
Establish and maintain an integrated view of Elan's strategic, technology, and operational priorities
Serve as the executive owner for execution of Elan's highest-priority strategic initiatives
Create the management routines and governance structures required to execute strategy effectively
Act as a trusted advisor to the General Manager and Senior Leadership Team
Success Measures
Strategic Impact: Quality and effectiveness of Elan Program strategy
Execution Excellence: Successful implementation of strategic initiatives
Growth Outcomes: Contribution to partner acquisition and retention objectives
Organizational Leadership: Cross-functional leadership effectiveness
Experience
12+ years of progressive leadership experience in financial services, payments, card issuing, consulting, strategy, technology, or business transformation
Significant experience leading enterprise-wide strategic initiatives and transformation programs
Strong understanding of financial institution partnerships, payments, credit cards, or related financial services businesses preferred
Skills & Competencies
Exceptional strategic thinking and analytical problem-solving abilities
Strong executive communication and presentation skills
Proven ability to influence without direct authority in highly matrixed organizations
Experience leading large-scale cross-functional initiatives
Financial and business case development expertise
Executive presence and ability to operate with senior leaders both internally and externally
Strong program management, governance, and implementation leadership capabilities
Education
Bachelor's degree required. MBA or advanced degree preferred.
Ideal Candidate Profile
The ideal candidate is equal parts strategist, operator, and transformation leader. They possess the ability to identify where Elan should invest, determine how to win in the market, and then personally drive execution of the initiatives required to achieve those outcomes. They combine consulting-level strategic rigor with a bias for action and a demonstrated ability to deliver complex business transformation results.
Benefits
Healthcare (medical, dental, vision)
Basic term and optional term life insurance
Short-term and long-term disability
Pregnancy disability and parental leave
401(k) and employer-funded retirement plan
Paid vacation (from two to five weeks depending on salary grade and tenure)
Up to 11 paid holiday opportunities
Adoption assistance
Sick and Safe Leave accruals of one hour for every 30 worked, up to 80 hours per calendar year unless otherwise provided by law