Strategic Project Manager

At NAVEX, we're making the world a better place. A safer place. A more ethical place. A place where anyone, anywhere can have a voice. That's a serious impact.

As a Strategic Project Manager and part of our Transformation Team, you will drive success through careful planning, constructive collaboration, big-picture thinking, focusing on results and outcomes, and an awesome attitude.

In this role, you'll help cross-functional teams of various sizes execute high-value projects and have the opportunity to work closely with our executive leadership team to enhance internal operations and enact meaningful change by developing, managing and monitoring cross-departmental projects that drive long-term business value. To make this possible, we need a team member who can lead projects and teams with timeliness, accountability, and passion, while constantly digging into the details to problem-solve technical problems, remove roadblocks, and mitigate risks.

At NAVEX, you will work in a hybrid role and thrive alongside an engaged and collaborative team invested in supporting your success!

What you'll get:

• Meaningful Purpose. Your work helps organizations operate with integrity and protect their people-at a scale few companies can match.
• High-Performance Environment. We move with urgency, set ambitious goals, and expect excellence. You'll be trusted with real ownership and supported to do the best work of your career.
• Candid, Supportive Culture. We communicate openly, challenge ideas-not people-and value teammates who embrace bold thinking and continuous improvement.
• Growth That Matters. You can count on authentic feedback, strong accountability, and leaders invested in your success so you can achieve real growth.
• Rewards for Results. We provide clear, competitive compensation designed to recognize measurable outcomes and real impact.

What you'll do:

• Lead special projects identified by the Executive team as critical to NAVEX's strategic priorities
• Engage with stakeholders to understand desired outcomes, build action plans, and work toward solutions
• Collaborate with executive management to identify desired strategic outcomes, and implement changes
• Lead project teams in regular stand-up meetings, progress checks, and problem-solving exercises
• Prepare and present results and opportunities for review by executive management
• Maintain project schedules, delegate tasks, identify task dependencies and designate major due dates
• Build positive long-term business relations across many departments while driving for operational improvement
• Constantly assess potential risks and develop solid strategies to anticipate and overcome obstacles
• Serve as the primary liaison throughout each project
• Continually improve your personal project management methodologies and practices, as well as those of NAVEX

What you'll need:

• A bachelor's degree or equivalent required; PMP certification is a plus
• 5+ years of experience in strategy consulting, project management and change management. Systems migration/ implementation experience and familiarity with Lean process methodologies a plus
• Ability to identify, scope, and manage projects, tasks and risks
• Ability to learn and understand a complex process, and identify root causes of failure and areas of improvement
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to direct meetings, facilitate technical discussions, and coach teams to solve problems
• Ability to set and manage personal goals and deadlines and be self-directed
• Methodical and data-driven approach to problem solving, giving the ability to provide practical and efficient solutions
• Advanced Smartsheet, PowerPoint and Excel skills to support data analysis, dashboard creation and executive presentations/briefings
• Quality approach to work, with an appreciation for procedures and controls
• A flexible, highly positive outlook with superb organization skills
• A commitment to do the right things right.
• Culture Agility. Comfort working in a fast-paced, candid environment that values innovation, healthy debate, and follow-through
• AI Readiness. Curiosity and willingness to use AI and emerging technologies to elevate your work and deliver smarter outcomes
• Ability to drive results through your job competencies while leveraging NAVEX's core values

Our side of the deal:

• We'll be clear, we'll move fast, and we'll invest in your success. You deserve to be supported, challenged, and rewarded for the impact you make-and we commit to doing that every step of the way.
• The starting pay range for this role is $110,000+ per annum. Discover how you can grow, lead, and make an impact by visiting our career page to learn more. NAVEX is an equal opportunity employer committed to including individuals of all backgrounds, including those with disabilities and veteran status