Director Strategic Initiatives

Thornburg is a global investment firm delivering on strategy for institutions, financial professionals and investors worldwide. The privately held firm, founded in 1982, is an active, high-conviction manager of fixed income, equities, and multi-asset solutions.

As an independent firm, Thornburg can take on a wide range of opportunities, explore ideas thoroughly and work across strategies to deliver consistent risk‑adjusted out performance over the long term. The firm attracts free‑thinking professionals who are eager to pursue investment outcomes beyond the confines of popular wisdom. From nimble operational capabilities to principles and actions fitting of a global citizen, Thornburg’s world‑class investment platform and team are aligned on strategy to serve investors.

The Director, Strategic Initiatives will be responsible for leading and overseeing the planning, implementation, and monitoring of strategic initiatives across the organization. Reporting directly to the Head of Institutional and Strategic Initiatives, this role will work closely with key stakeholders across Thornburg to ensure that project initiatives align with the company’s strategic goals, improve operational efficiency, and enhance overall business performance.

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in change management, project management, and strategic planning within the asset management or financial services industry.

• Lead the end‑to‑end planning and execution of strategic initiatives, including intake, prioritization, sequencing and alignment with the company’s objectives, driving successful outcomes.
• Oversee and drive results for comprehensive change management initiatives that address the needs of the organization, including impact analysis, stakeholder engagement, communication plans, and training programs.
• Ensure all initiatives have clear objectives, accountable owners and measurable outcomes.
• Work closely with the Head of Institutional and Strategic Initiatives and senior leadership to identify opportunities for improvement and develop actionable plans to implement changes.
• Establish metrics and KPIs to measure the effectiveness of change initiatives, regularly reporting on progress and outcomes to executive leadership, project steering committee and board of directors.
• Engage with key stakeholders to ensure their buy‑in and support for project initiatives, addressing concerns and providing updates throughout the project lifecycle.
• Identify potential risks associated with project initiatives and develop mitigation plans to address them.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement by identifying best practices, lessons learned, and opportunities for future enhancements.
• Partners with Finance and business sponsors to establish and monitor initiative‑level financial assumptions and budgets for strategic initiatives, ensuring cost‑effective use of resources and adherence to financial constraints.
• Ensure project initiatives comply with regulatory requirements and industry standards.
• Perform other job duties assigned as necessary.

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Finance, or a related field; MBA or advanced degree preferred.
• 7+ years of experience in strategy consulting, change management, project management, or strategic planning within the asset management or financial services industry.
• Proven track record of leading successful change initiatives and driving organizational transformation.
• Strong understanding of asset management operations, including investment processes, client services, and regulatory requirements.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities, with a focus on delivering measurable results.
• Proficiency in project management and change management tools and methodologies.
• Able to see the big picture and develop long‑term plans that align with organizational goals.
• Articulate and persuasive, with the ability to convey complex ideas clearly and concisely.
• Works well with others, fostering a team environment and…