Director, Execution

Do you have a passion for children and education? Would you like to positively impact families in need of help? We want to speak with you!

Step Up For Students empowers families to pursue and engage in the most appropriate learning options for their children.

Step Up For Students offers an excellent benefits package:

SUFS Total Rewards

Medical - HSA/FSA - Dental - Vision
Company Paid Disability - Life Insurance
401K Match - Tuition Reimbursement
Generous Time off Policy - Professional Development


JOB SUMMARY
The Director, Strategic Execution is a strategic leader responsible for driving the delivery of CEO-sponsored priorities and enterprise-wide execution efforts. This role works in close partnership with the CEO and the Chief of Staff to ensure alignment across the CEO’s agenda, with a focus on translating strategic direction into measurable outcomes.

The Director will lead cross-functional coordination, track and report on organizational OKRs, and manage special projects ahead of or shorter than formal EPMO engagements (such as a “Tiger Team”). This role is ideal for a leader who thrives in dynamic environments, brings clarity to complex efforts, and ensures consistent progress across high-impact organizational priorities at the executive level.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
◦ Drive execution of CEO-sponsored priorities and enterprise-level operational efforts.
◦ Align to the CEO and work in tandem with the Chief of Staff to ensure alignment and avoid duplication across internal workflows.
◦ Develop and manage OKRs across departments, ensuring visibility, accountability, and progress tracking.
◦ Lead cross-functional coordination and delivery of operational workstreams, especially those outside formal EPMO scope.
◦ Build lightweight execution frameworks to support scalable delivery and stakeholder alignment.
◦ Monitor and report on progress using dashboards, KPIs, and executive-level updates.
◦ Identify risks and resource gaps; develop mitigation strategies to ensure successful outcomes.
◦ Support enterprise change efforts, including communication planning and stakeholder engagement.
◦ Prepare executive-level materials to support strategic decision-making and board-level reporting.
◦ Ability to travel to support initiative delivery and stakeholder engagement.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
REQUIRED:
◦ Demonstrated success and a proven track record in professional/life experience in specific job functions, projects, or industries. Military service can substitute for professional experience and/or formal education requirements such as a Bachelor’s degree or higher education in Business Administration, Management, or a related field or equivalent work experience.
◦ 10–15 years of progressive leadership experience in operations, program execution, or enterprise delivery operating at the C-suite level.
◦ Proven success leading cross-functional workstreams in complex or matrixed environments.
◦ Experience in sectors such as education, financial services, not-for-profit, or related industries.
◦ Strong digital fluency and proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and collaboration tools.
◦ Exceptional communication, stakeholder engagement, and organizational skills.
PREFERRED:
◦ Experience in organizations undergoing rapid growth or transformation.
◦ Background in both startup and enterprise settings.
◦ Familiarity with governance, compliance, and operational frameworks.

KEY COMPETENCIES
◦ Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to engage diverse stakeholders including board members, executives, and partners.
◦ High digital fluency and comfort with productivity and collaboration tools.
◦ Strong emotional intelligence and ability to navigate complex decision-making.
◦ Strategic thinking paired with disciplined execution.
◦ Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
◦ Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
◦ Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
◦ High attention to detail, discretion, and sound judgment.

CORE VALUES
Step Up For Students believes strongly in two key core values to carry out their mission of “We empower families to pursue and engage in the most appropriate learning options for their children.”:
◦ Everyone is an asset.
◦ Every event is an improvement opportunity.
To maintain a positive and effective organizational culture, employees are expected to demonstrate these two core values in their everyday work.

WORKING CONDITIONS & EQUIPMENT USE
◦ Work is performed indoors in a typical office environment - not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions.
◦ Frequent use of office machines to include t