Director of Strategic Initatives

Job Title: Director of Strategic Initiatives

Location: Baltimore, MD or Remote (within the US)
Department: Executive
Reports To: Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
Type: Full-Time

Hours of work: Typical hours of work are from 8:30 AM until 5:30 PM local time Monday through Friday. Flexibility of Working Hours dependent on location. Additional hours may be necessary as needed. This position is exempt from overtime.

Compensation: $125,000 - $150,000 annually (commensurate with experience) with an annual bonus opportunity of up to 10%.

Who we are:
InVita develops specialized medical software for regulated industries that support the advancement of public health and safety. We are the acknowledged leader in the markets we serve. Our subject matter expertise is unmatched in the industry and our products are used by public health and medical professionals across the globe. We have employees spanning across the US and two main offices (Baltimore & Los Angeles).

Position Summary

The Director of Strategic Initiatives serves as a trusted advisor and execution leader to the President & CEO and senior leadership team, responsible for driving enterprise-level, cross-functional initiatives that materially impact performance, scalability, and operational excellence.

This role blends strategy, program leadership, and process optimization, with a strong emphasis on project management rigor, Six Sigma/continuous improvement methodologies, and executive-level stakeholder engagement. The ideal candidate brings experience operating in complex, regulated environments and is comfortable leading initiatives that span multiple departments, systems, and priorities.

Key Responsibilities

• Enterprise Strategy, Program & Project Leadership

oPartner with the President & CEO to define, prioritize, and execute company-wide strategic initiatives, including transformation, growth, and operational improvement efforts

oTranslate corporate strategy into structured programs and projects with clear scope, milestones, dependencies, KPIs, and success metrics

oLead multi-department initiatives across Product, Engineering, Sales, Marketing, Customer Success, Finance, Operations, and IT

oApply disciplined project and program management methodologies to ensure predictable execution and accountability

• Process Improvement & Operational Excellence

oIdentify inefficiencies, bottlenecks, and risks across business processes; lead process redesign and optimization efforts

oApply Lean, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement frameworks to improve quality, cycle time, scalability, and cost efficiency

oEstablish governance models, operating cadences, and reporting structures to support sustained execution excellence

oDrive adoption of standardized processes while balancing flexibility in a growth environment

• Executive & Stakeholder Engagement

oServe as a central point of coordination for CEO-sponsored and executive-level initiatives

oPrepare and facilitate executive and board-level materials, including strategic updates, operating reviews, and initiative status reporting

oInfluence without authority; align senior leaders and functional teams around shared priorities and outcomes

oOperate with high discretion, judgment, and executive presence

• Business Analysis, Growth & M&A Support

oConduct market, competitive, and internal performance analysis to inform strategic decisions

oSupport business case development, financial modeling, and ROI analysis for new initiatives

oContribute to M&A, private equity, and post-integration initiatives, including operational integration, process alignment, and change management (as applicable)

Qualifications

Required

• 8–12+ years of experience in strategy, operations, program management, consulting, or general management roles
• Demonstrated success leading large, cross-functional, enterprise initiatives with executive visibility
• Strong project and program management experience, including complex, multi-workstream initiatives
• Experience driving process improvement, operational excellence, or transformation initiatives
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including financial and data-driven decision making
• Exceptional written, verbal, and executive-level communication skills

Preferred

• Six Sigma certification (Green Belt or Black Belt) or formal Lean / continuous improvement training
• MBA or advanced degree in business, healthcare administration, or related field
• Experience working directly with C-suite executives, boards, private equity partners, or investors
• Exposure to M&A activity, PE-backed environments, or post-merger integration
• Background in healthcare technology, SaaS, or other regulated, complex operating environments

Core Competencies

• Executive presence and senior leadership credibility
• Structured thinker with strong execution discipline
• Ability to lead through influence in matrixed organizations
• Comfort navigating ambiguity, competing priorities, and change
• Strong organizational, prioritization, and decision-making skills

Why Join InVita Healthcare Technologies

• Direct partnership with the President & CEO and executive leadership
• Opportunity to lead high-impact, enterprise-level initiatives
• Meaningful role in a mission-driven healthcare software company
• Competitive compensation and benefits package

Physical Demands and Work Environment:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.

• While performing the duties of this position, prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer may be required.
• Additionally, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear.
• The employee frequently is required to use hands or fingers, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls.
• The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, sit; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 15 pounds.
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