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Job Description:

Note: No agency or third-party resumes will be accepted for this role.

Position:   Manager, Strategic Initiatives  

Location:   Remote (USA)              

Reports to: Director, Strategic Initiatives

Overview:

The Manager, Strategic Initiatives plays a key role in driving high-impact strategic initiatives across the organization. This individual partners with senior leadership to translate strategic priorities into actionable plans, ensuring successful execution through structured project management, cross-functional coordination, and data-driven decision-making.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage end-to-end delivery of strategic initiatives, from ideation through execution and post-implementation evaluation

• Partner with executive stakeholders to define project scope, objectives, success metrics, and timelines

• Translate strategic goals into detailed project plans, including milestones, dependencies, and resource requirements

• Coordinate cross-functional teams to ensure alignment, accountability, and timely delivery

• Monitor project performance, identify risks, and implement mitigation strategies

• Develop and deliver executive-level presentations, reports, and insights

• Conduct quantitative and qualitative analysis to support strategic decision-making

• Facilitate workshops, stakeholder meetings, and strategic planning sessions

• Drive continuous improvement by identifying opportunities to enhance processes and execution frameworks

• Ensure initiatives are aligned with overall business strategy and organizational priorities

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in business, management, or related field

• Minimum of 7 years of project management experience

• Proven track record of delivering complex, cross-functional projects

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to synthesize data into actionable insights

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, including experience working with senior executives

• Proficiency in project management tools (e.g., MS Project, Asana, Jira) and data analysis tools (Excel, PowerPoint)

• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, ambiguous environment

Preferred Qualifications:

• Strategic thinking and business acumen

• Project and program management expertise

• Stakeholder influence and relationship management

• Structured problem-solving

• Adaptability and resilience

• Familiarity with change management methodologies

Key Skills:

•          Strategic planning and execution

•          Risk management

•          Budget and cost control

•          Stakeholder engagement

•          Decision-making under pressure

•          Negotiation and conflict resolution

Work Environment:

•          Full-time role

•          Occasional travel may be required

Why Join Ruger

At Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc., we are proud to be recognized as one of the nation’s leading manufacturers of rugged, reliable firearms for the commercial sporting market. Our legacy is built on quality, safety, and innovation.