Director, Strategic

Location

United States – Idaho

Target: $173,500 – $211,900 per annum. Full range: $135,100 – $250,600 per annum.

• 401(k) company match up to 3%
• 4% annual contribution to your 401(k) by BECU
• Medical, dental and vision (family contributions)
• PTO Program + Exchange Program
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Volunteer time off + donation match

As a key architect of operational excellence, you’ll shape and drive strategy execution across a complex division, partner with senior leaders, influence decisions, strengthen planning processes, navigate change, and elevate cross‑team collaboration to deliver meaningful results.

Candidates must reside in one of these states: WA, OR, , AZ, TX, GA, SC, NC, CA, or VA. Washington residents within a reasonable commute to Tukwila must attend HQ Tuesdays & Wednesdays; remote or onsite roles are available for approved locations.

• Drive strategic initiatives by partnering with senior leaders and aligning priorities.
• Act as a thought partner, providing internal consulting to shape growth strategies.
• Lead process improvements to enhance workflows and systems.
• Strengthen planning cadence and design scalable planning processes.
• Guide cross‑functional teams and ensure alignment across product, operations, marketing, and more.
• Support leadership forums, facilitate meetings, reviews, and recognition programs.
• Elevate division communication and maintain strategies that align teams.
• Create executive‑level content: presentations, reports, and updates.
• Support risk management and coordinate operational risk activities.
• Ensure compliance with policies, regulations, and accurate documentation.
• Enable strategic planning and budgeting, translating strategy into actionable plans.
• Represent the division in cross‑functional committees and working groups.

• Executive exposure: collaborate directly with senior leaders and stakeholders.
• Strategic impact beyond traditional program management.
• Dynamic environment fostering innovation, change, and continuous improvement.

Minimum:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 8+ years of relevant experience, including 5 years of people leadership.

Desired:

• Experience supporting business planning, strategy execution, or operational improvement initiatives.
• Strong collaboration and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience managing multiple initiatives with competing priorities.
• Analytical and problem‑solving skills translating data into insights.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and presentation skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively, exercising sound judgment.
• Experience in financial services or similarly regulated environment preferred.
• Proven ability to support change initiatives and drive adoption of new processes.
• Experience in developing process documentation and improving operational workflows.

We are an equal‑opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected status.