Director, Strategic Enablement, Acceleration Office

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Element employees make a difference in the lives of others every day. We are re-defining the fleet management industry to be people first, then business – delivering on our promise of a superior client experience. This takes hard work and innovation, and we need more like-minded people on our team.

The Director of Strategic Enablement is responsible for the oversight of the wing-to-wing financial reporting for the Acceleration Office and the broader Project Management Office, the planning process for CAPEX and project/initiative related OPEX, ensuring we have robust business cases, spend is in line with approvals, and benefits are tracked and delivered.  In addition to this, they will play a key leadership role in the Acceleration Office, play a lead role in project operating rhythms to help identify challenges and risks and remove roadblocks, and drive accountability across the project working groups.

This role is a key enabler of our execution against our Acceleration 2029 strategy and will partner with the Exec Lead & VP Acceleration Office, Business Leads and Project Managers to drive strong execution across the initiatives that underpin our aspiration to achieve 2x revenue by 2029.

In this role, you will:

• In collaboration with the Executive Lead and VP – Director, Strategic Enablement for Acceleration Office, build out and execute on a continuous improvement initiative to assist with execution, communication, change management, operational readiness, commercial enablement, or any other matters that enhance our execution capabilities and enhance ability to realize Acceleration 2029 aspirations.
• Establish data feeds to automate the reporting on KPIs/Metrics/Milestones; Ensure completion of KPIs across strategic objectives weekly/monthly, escalating any exceptions.
• Ensure accurate and timely submission of monthly and quarterly financial reports to HQ.
• Ownership of the annual planning process for CAPEX/Project related OPEX, Project/initiative benefits, and monthly/quarterly reporting.
• Work with the Project Teams to drive execution, remove roadblocks, and escalate any material issues that are impeding progress.
• Work with business leads and PMs to build business cases to support project prioritization, and partner with them through gating and approval processes.
• Identify and streamline business processes to improve productivity and reduce inefficiencies with the planning and reporting process.
• Mentor and develop team to build a high-performing enablement function.
• Sit in Project SteerCo’s and Project status meetings as the senior AO representative, escalate any issues that can’t be resolved
• Some travel requirements within US/CA./MX.

Qualifications:

Education and Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in business, Strategy or related discipline
• CA/CPA or equivalent professional qualification
• Lean Six Sigma/Black Belt, preferred
• 10+ years financial experience and post CA/CPA qualification experience
• Financial management experience and proven ability to analyze and interpret financial results
• Leadership experience with a team-based approach (direct or indirect)
• Track record in developing and implementing new ideas and continuous improvement programs in a fast-paced environment
• Change management experience

Knowledge and Competencies:

• Solid knowledge and expertise in asset-based lending, and flow type businesses
• Sound risk analysis and financial analysis knowledge
• Strong business and commercial acumen, with specific market knowledge
• Advanced Microsoft excel and PowerPoint skills
• Experience with CRM, LMS, enablement technologies

Skills

• Strong leadership – ability to positively engage and influence at all levels of the organization
• Demonstrated project management, change management and problem-solving skills
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and project management skills
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• Strong coaching skills – ability to work cross-functionally and influence without direct authority and drive strong team and individual performance
• Strong decision-making skills including the ability to make difficult decisions critical to business credibility and success and the ability to measure data to make strategic and sound decisions
• Strong commercial judgment. Ability to make critical decisions in relation to strategy and people
• Strong strategic and lateral thinking ability, action-oriented, results- driven, highly risk aware
• Strong operational mindset and process improvement skills
• High energy and passion for quality work and continuous improvement
• Excellent attention to detail, self-motivation and a strong team player
• Strong interpersonal skills – ability to communicate clearly with all levels of management across the business

The hiring base salary range for this position is $124,600 - $171,400 annually. Actual compensation within this range will be dependent upon the individual’s knowledge, skills, experience, equity with other team members, and alignment with market data.

What’s in it for You
•  A culture of innovation, empowerment, decision-making, and accountability
•  Comprehensive health and welfare benefits that serve the needs of you and your family and foster a culture of wellness (for qualified roles)
•  Additional benefits and amenities, including paid time-off programs (vacation, sick leave, and holidays) (for qualified roles)

Applicants will be required to undergo a background check only if and after a conditional offer of employment has been extended.

Element Fleet Management and its wholly owned subsidiaries are an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. We are pleased to consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability, national origin, Aboriginal/Native American status, protected veterans’ status or any other legally-protected factors. Disability-related accommodations during the application and interview process are available upon request. Should you require an accommodation with our hiring process please send an email to [email protected] or call (800) 665-9744.