Senior Director, Strategic Initiatives

At Armanino, you determine your career path. This means it's possible to pursue challenges you are passionate about, in industries you care about.Armanino is proud to be Among the top 20 Largest Firms in the Nation and one of the Best Places to Work. We have a community of resources that are ready and willing to support your ideas, build your skills and expand your professional network. We want you to integrate all aspects of your life with your career. At Armanino, we know you don’t check-out of life when you check-in at work. That’s why we’ve created a unique work environment where your passions, work, and family & friends can overlap. We want to help you achieve growth by giving you access to a network of smart and supportive people, willing to listen to your ideas.Job ResponsibilitiesSubject Matter Expert: Serve as the primary expert on the conflict check software project, providing guidance and support, and ensuring compliance with internal policies and regulatory requirements. Accountable for Outcomes: Oversee business outcomes related to the conflict check software project and its integration with contract lifecycle management and other enterprise applications. Strategic Partner: Act as a consultative partner to business and functional leaders, driving continuous improvement in service delivery and system functionality for the conflict check software and related applications. Governance and Planning: Lead governance processes, road mapping exercises, and cross-functional resource planning to ensure effective execution and integration of the conflict check software and other enterprise applications. Stakeholder Collaboration: Team with stakeholders for the deployment of feature releases and system maintenance, ensuring client requirements are met and effectively integrated into the contract lifecycle management and proposal software systems. Application Enhancements: Evaluate and recommend modifications and enhancements to the conflict check software and other related applications based on feasibility and business needs. Support and Strategy: Partner with support teams (internal & MSP) to balance day-to-day application support with strategic enhancements and project execution, ensuring alignment with enterprise goals. Leadership and Execution: Play a key role in the execution of portfolio projects within the Lead to Contract program, establishing best practices for program, project, and product management, and contribute to firmwide strategic initiatives. RequirementsBachelor’s degree or equivalent work experienceMinimum of 12 years IT project and/or portfolio management experienceMinimum of 12 years of progressive leadership experienceDemonstrated experience in creating and executing effective program and project management policies and procedures. Proven expertise in applying technical and procedural requirements based on specialized knowledge and experienceExperience successfully supporting, implementing, and leading organizational changesArmanino LLP provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Armanino LLP complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. 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Armanino has a robust offering of benefits, including:  Medical, dental, vision Generous PTO plan and paid sick time Flexible work arrangements 401K with Profit Sharing Wellness program Generous parental leave 11 paid holidays   For positions based in San Francisco, consistent with the SF Fair Chance Ordinance, an arrest and conviction record will not automatically disqualify a qualified applicant from consideration.      For Individuals who would be working within the City of Los Angeles, Armanino will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance  To view our Consumer Notice at Collection for job applicants, please visit: https://www.armanino.com/terms/ccpa-employee-notice/  We have a community of resources that are ready and willing to support your ideas, build your skills and expand your professional network.