What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Strategic Initiatives position at Solera, Inc.?
About Solera, Inc.
Solera, Inc. is a global leader in data and software services that transforms every touchpoint of vehicle lifecycle management into a connected digital experience. We process over 300 million digital transactions annually for approximately 235,000 partners and customers in more than 90 countries. Our company provides products and services to protect life's other most important assets: our homes and digital identities. We strive to deliver innovative solutions that meet the evolving needs of our customers and partners.
The Role
The Chief of Staff will be responsible for planning and directing all administrative duties, policy formulation, operational priorities, and strategic initiatives on behalf of the Executive Team. This includes leading with strong collaborative communication with all levels of senior leadership within the company and serving as a point of contact between the Executive Team and other stakeholders. The successful candidate will maintain a strong and comprehensive understanding of all functional organizations within the company and provide strategic counsel to the Executive Team. Responsibilities will include creating and managing the company's strategic plans, priorities, and policies; ensuring effective execution among project ownership; developing and implementing a system for tracking and reporting on the progress of the strategic plan implementation; and providing effective and inspiring leadership by being actively involved in all programs and services.
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
- Maintain a strong and comprehensive understanding of all functional organizations within the company
- Provide strategic counsel to the Executive Team
- Ensure effective execution among project ownership
- Develop and implement a system for tracking and reporting on the progress of the strategic plan implementation
- Achieve organizational transformation targets in a complex and changing environment
Requirements
- Minimum BS/BA degree with at least 7 years of experience in senior program management support or direct interface roles
- MBA preferred
- Excellence in organizational management with the ability to coach C-Suite level staff to manage and develop high-performance teams and develop/implement program strategies
- Stakeholder management experience, including building and maintaining excellent relationships within complex organizations
- Strong operational, technical, and hands-on knowledge of data analytics
- Experience in leading organizational transformation and program management, including program budgeting and fiscal management
Solera, Inc. is a global leader in data and software services that transforms every touchpoint of vehicle lifecycle management into a connected digital experience. We process over 300 million digital transactions annually for approximately 235,000 partners and customers in more than 90 countries. Our company provides products and services to protect life's other most important assets: our homes and digital identities. We strive to deliver innovative solutions that meet the evolving needs of our customers and partners.
The Role
The Chief of Staff will be responsible for planning and directing all administrative duties, policy formulation, operational priorities, and strategic initiatives on behalf of the Executive Team. This includes leading with strong collaborative communication with all levels of senior leadership within the company and serving as a point of contact between the Executive Team and other stakeholders. The successful candidate will maintain a strong and comprehensive understanding of all functional organizations within the company and provide strategic counsel to the Executive Team. Responsibilities will include creating and managing the company's strategic plans, priorities, and policies; ensuring effective execution among project ownership; developing and implementing a system for tracking and reporting on the progress of the strategic plan implementation; and providing effective and inspiring leadership by being actively involved in all programs and services.
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
- Maintain a strong and comprehensive understanding of all functional organizations within the company
- Provide strategic counsel to the Executive Team
- Ensure effective execution among project ownership
- Develop and implement a system for tracking and reporting on the progress of the strategic plan implementation
- Achieve organizational transformation targets in a complex and changing environment
Requirements
- Minimum BS/BA degree with at least 7 years of experience in senior program management support or direct interface roles
- MBA preferred
- Excellence in organizational management with the ability to coach C-Suite level staff to manage and develop high-performance teams and develop/implement program strategies
- Stakeholder management experience, including building and maintaining excellent relationships within complex organizations
- Strong operational, technical, and hands-on knowledge of data analytics
- Experience in leading organizational transformation and program management, including program budgeting and fiscal management
