Haffner's · 1 day ago
Director of Strategic Initiatives & PMO
Lawrence, MA
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
10+ years expHaffner's is a prominent wholesale fuel distributor in New England, and they are seeking a Director of Strategic Initiatives & PMO to drive high-impact initiatives that enhance profitability through operational efficiencies. This role involves leading the Project Management Office, ensuring alignment between strategic priorities and operational execution across the organization.
Customer ServiceEnergyRetail
Responsibilities
Lead the PMO function, establishing governance and best practices for project delivery across the department
Translate strategy into actionable programs and projects with defined scope, milestones, KPI’s and ownership
Monitor and report on progress of strategic initiatives, providing insights and recommendations to senior leadership to ensure on-time and on-budget execution
Identify and implement operational improvements that drive cost savings and EBITA improvement
Partner with business units to develop and execute growth initiatives, including new service offerings and process optimization
Drive cross-functional collaboration to eliminate bottlenecks and accelerate execution
Partner with Finance to quantify financial impact, track ROI, and ensure initiatives deliver measurable profitability improvements
Serve as a liaison ensuring clarity of priorities and alignment of resources
Prepare executive-level presentations, dashboards, and reports to communicate progress and impact of strategic initiatives
Facilitate decision-making by providing data-driven insights and scenario analyses
Foster a culture of accountability and continuous improvement
Influence without authority to align leaders and teams around shared goals
Champion change management efforts to ensure successful adoption of new processes and initiatives
Mentor and develop talent across the organization
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in business or related field
10+ years of experience in strategy execution, project management, or operations leadership
Proven track record of driving complex cross-functional initiatives that delivered measurable financial impact
Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills
Expertise in project management methodologies
Executive-level communication skills, with the ability to synthesize complexity into clear recommendations
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage multiple priorities effectively
Benefits
Employee Discount on gasoline, and residential propane and oil
Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
401K Retirement Plan with Company Match
Paid Time Off
Company Paid Life Insurance and Optional Life Insurance
Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
Critical Illness and/or Accident Insurance
Company
Haffner's
Haffner’s leads the way with oil and propane delivery, 24/7 equipment maintenance, gas stations, c-stores, and car washes. It Kicks!
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Russell Freeman
Chief Heating Operations Officer
Zoila Tangui
HR Business Partner
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