Director, Strategic Initiatives

About This Role

This role leads ProShares' highest-impact, cross-functional initiatives aligned with the firm's strategic growth agenda. It involves driving complex programs from concept through execution, working closely with senior executives and stakeholders to identify opportunities and deliver meaningful results.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end execution of non-technology business initiatives such as go-to-market strategy rollouts and organizational design changes
• Act as a trusted advisor to senior leadership, guiding cross-functional teams through program design and delivery
• Collaborate with initiative sponsors to clarify ambiguous challenges and define actionable execution plans
• Provide structure and alignment in fast-moving environments, managing scope, timeline, and risk
• Communicate clearly across levels of the organization, including steering committee updates and risk mitigation
• Apply agile principles and pragmatic project management tools tailored to initiative complexity
• Proactively address roadblocks by building consensus and aligning stakeholders
• Leverage consulting frameworks for strategy development, process redesign, and go-to-market planning
• Promote shared accountability and own delivery timelines and program success
• Champion transparency, collaboration, and high standards in execution

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree
• 10-12+ years of relevant experience, including management consulting, business transformation, or enterprise program management
• Experience within the asset management or financial services industry
• Proven success leading large, complex business programs with cross-functional scope
• Experience working directly with executive leadership and influencing senior stakeholders

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required, MBA or equivalent graduate degree preferred
• 10-12+ years of relevant experience in management consulting, business transformation, or enterprise program management within asset management or financial services

Nice to Have

• MBA or equivalent graduate degree
• Familiarity with ETFs, mutual funds, or other investment vehicles

Skills

* Required skills

Benefits