Evolv Technology · 1 day ago
Director of Strategic Programs
Waltham, MA
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
$138K/yr - $222K/yrEvolv Technology is focused on enhancing safety in public spaces through innovative security technology. The Director of Strategic Programs will partner with the CFO to manage project management, oversee M&A processes, and lead company-wide transformation initiatives to align with C-Suite goals.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)Intrusion DetectionMachine LearningPhysical Security
Responsibilities
Build relationships with key stakeholders and partners, including the Exec Leadership Team, Finance, and other senior leaders
Align on CFO priorities, business rhythms, and the operating calendar (planning, forecasts, ELT/Board cycles, etc.)
Stand up functional reviews for strategic initiatives and budget planning
Launch the organic investment review (ROIC model, tiered scorecards) driving start/stop/continue decisions
Establish the Enterprise PMO cadence across IT projects, Contract Manufacturing change management, M&A funnel and targeted value projects (e.g., software subscription spend reduction, indirect procurement, off-shoring)
Deliver measurable ROI productivity (portfolio rebalanced; ROIC lift; cycle time improvement)
Advance at least one M&A transaction through stage gate process with a detailed Post Merger Integration plan
Hit key transformation milestones with KPI improvements aligned with Company goals
Admin service SLAs met; CFO time alignment > 85% to top priorities
Drive annual/long-range planning process with CFO and CEO; translate strategy into OKRs and decision memos
Run internal operations and organic investment reviews using ROIC/NPV scorecards; recommend rebalance actions and drive follow-through with ELT
Collaborate with ELT and junior staff across all functions on related Company goals
Build theses and target pipeline with ELT; maintain deal cadence and reporting
Own M&A stage gate process, due diligence orchestration, and executive decision points
Stand up an Enterprise PMO for cross-company programs, including:
Quote-to-Cash (Q2C) (pricing/CPQ/Rev Cloud, ERP/CRM handoffs)
AR system modernization and finance operating mechanisms
Plexus integration and operational change management
Point projects: software subscription spend reduction; indirect procurement optimization
Establish governance, RAID (risks/assumptions/issues/dependencies), benefits tracking, and vendor/change management
Design and run the CFO's operating rhythm (planning/OKRs, MBR/QBR, offsites)
Serve as integrator across ELT; ensure fast, well framed decisions
Own CFO communications (updates, decision briefs, partner with IR & marketing to develop investor/partner talking points)
Manage the Board preparation and follow up materials across the ELT; ensure concise, decision-oriented content
Leads a small team; partners closely with Finance, Legal, People, Supply Chain, Product/Engineering, GTM, and Marketing
Qualification
Required
Experience in project management including M&A sourcing through integration
Experience in change management for systems upgrades
Experience in budget prioritization
Experience in leading an enterprise PMO that delivers company-wide transformation
Ability to build relationships with key stakeholders and partners, including the Exec Leadership Team, Finance, and other senior leaders
Ability to align on CFO priorities, business rhythms, and the operating calendar
Experience in launching organic investment reviews driving start/stop/continue decisions
Experience in establishing Enterprise PMO cadence across IT projects, Contract Manufacturing change management, M&A funnel and targeted value projects
Ability to deliver measurable ROI productivity
Experience in advancing M&A transactions through stage gate process with a detailed Post Merger Integration plan
Ability to hit key transformation milestones with KPI improvements aligned with Company goals
Experience in driving annual/long-range planning process with CFO and CEO
Ability to translate strategy into OKRs and decision memos
Experience in running internal operations and organic investment reviews using ROIC/NPV scorecards
Ability to collaborate with ELT and junior staff across all functions on related Company goals
Experience in building theses and target pipeline with ELT
Experience in owning M&A stage gate process, due diligence orchestration, and executive decision points
Experience in establishing governance, RAID (risks/assumptions/issues/dependencies), benefits tracking, and vendor/change management
Ability to design and run the CFO's operating rhythm
Experience in managing Board preparation and follow up materials across the ELT
Experience in leading a small team and partnering closely with Finance, Legal, People, Supply Chain, Product/Engineering, GTM, and Marketing
Willingness to work 4 days/week onsite Waltham HQ and up to 10% travel
Benefits
Equity as part of your total compensation package
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Health Savings Account (HSA)
A 401(k) plan (and 2% company match)
Flexible Paid Time Off (PTO)- take the time you need to recharge, with manager approval and business needs in mind
Quarterly stipend for perks and benefits that matter most to you
Tuition reimbursement available to support your ongoing learning and development
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Company
Evolv Technology
Evolv Technology an AI-enabled touchless security screening system that uses digital sensors and artificial intelligence to detect threats.
Founded in 2013
201-500 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$548.32MKey Investors
MidCap FinancialSilicon Valley BankStanley Ventures
2025-07-30Post Ipo Debt· $75M
2022-12-21Post Ipo Debt· $75M
2021-12-27Convertible Note
Leadership Team
John Kedzierski
Chief Executive Officer, President, and Director
Anil Chitkara
Co-Founder, Chief Growth Officer
Recent News
2025-11-14
2025-11-07
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