Director of Strategic Initiatives

Director of Strategic InitiativesLocation: Boston, MA | 20–30% travelAbout the CompanyWe’re partnered with a private equity–backed distribution platform focused on water infrastructure products and services. The business operates across multiple entities and geographies, serving municipal and contractor customers with a strong reputation in its core markets.Following a recent investment and subsequent acquisitions, the company has formed a new holding structure to support continued expansion. The platform is entering its next phase of growth—driven by both organic expansion and additional M&A.The business is well-positioned with strong supplier relationships and increasing demand, but is now investing in internal capabilities to fully capture its growth opportunities.The OpportunityThis is a high-impact role designed for a sharp, early-career operator looking to transition from advisory into true ownership.As Director of Strategic Initiatives, you will partner closely with senior leadership (including an incoming President) to identify and execute against the platform’s most important value creation opportunities. You’ll work across both operating companies to drive initiatives around pricing, inventory optimization, and geographic expansion.This role sits at the intersection of strategy and operations and offers a clear path toward broader leadership and P&L responsibility over time.Key ResponsibilitiesDrive Commercial and Operational Excellence• Lead pricing analysis and implement pricing strategies to improve margins and ensure discipline.• Analyze and optimize inventory across multiple warehouse locations to improve efficiency and reduce working capital.• Develop and implement tools, reporting frameworks, and processes to enhance visibility and decision-making.Support Growth and Market Expansion• Evaluate new geographic markets and define effective go-to-market strategies.• Identify and align resources across sales, operations, and finance to support expansion.• Partner with leadership and field teams to execute organic growth initiatives.Assess and Improve Performance• Identify operational, financial, and organizational gaps across the platform.• Develop structured action plans to address inefficiencies and drive measurable results.• Translate analytical insights into practical, on-the-ground execution.Build Scalable Operating Infrastructure• Establish KPIs, reporting systems, and management rhythms to strengthen accountability.• Support the development of scalable processes across operating entities.• Collaborate with leadership to enhance organizational maturity as the business scales.Bridge Strategy and Execution• Work closely with leadership, sales, and operations teams to ensure effective implementation of initiatives.• Act as a cross-functional connector to drive alignment and execution.What We Are Looking For• 2 to 5 years of experience in management consulting, operations, strategy, or a similarly analytical role.• Strong problem-solving skills with a proactive and ownership-driven mindset.• Experience in pricing, supply chain, procurement, or operational improvement is an advantage.• Ability to operate in fast-paced and ambiguous environments while bringing structure to complexity.• Comfortable working in hands-on environments and influencing a diverse range of stakeholders.• Interest in long-term operational leadership with a path toward P and L ownership.• MBA preferred but not required.Why Join Us• Direct exposure to senior leadership and private equity stakeholders.• Opportunity to help shape and scale a growing multi-entity platform.• High-impact role focused on key value drivers such as pricing, inventory, and growth.• Fast-paced, acquisition-driven environment with strong growth potential.• Clear path toward broader operational leadership opportunities.