Calix

Associate Strategic Engagement Manager

Calix

full-time

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Location Type: Remote

Location: California • United States

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Salary

💰 $123,100 - $185,200 per year

About the role

  • Lead, support, and identify strategic engagements to foster the continuous improvement and business transformation of the organization, working collaboratively and cross-functionally.
  • Address complex challenges, and provide innovative solutions to meet business needs.
  • Drive and synchronize multiple projects and programs in alignment with the company's annual strategic priorities.
  • Evaluate the significance of underlying programs/projects within the Strategic Program framework and facilitate the execution of internal initiatives.
  • Establish and maintain relationships with senior executives across various business functions and provide clear and timely updates on aligned programs, including the identification and resolution of obstacles.
  • Exhibit thoughtful leadership on complex, large-scale programs and projects.
  • Scope, analyze, develop hypotheses/conclusions, compile final reports, and deliver presentations.

Requirements

  • 5+ years of process or program/project management experience is required in the high-tech industry, consulting, project management or related roles.
  • Experience leading cross functional teams is preferred.
  • Experience in leading internal strategy and planning initiatives in industry is also valuable.
  • A Bachelor's Degree in a business or technical discipline is required, MBA is preferred.
  • Expert knowledge of the strategy discipline and hypothesis-based consulting approach is essential.
  • You must be able to develop sophisticated hypotheses, test for depth, completeness, and relevance, and analyze complex new situations.
  • Possess strong structured communication skills.
  • Experience in applying analyses and frameworks to issues, developing and executing recommendations.
  • You need excellent communication skills, both verbally and in writing, and the ability to communicate complex ideas effectively.
  • Ability to manage organizational resources, priorities, business objectives, and policies in a matrixed environment.
  • You must be able to influence people and cross-functional business units, including Executive Management and Senior Leadership, especially in complex/difficult situations requiring considerable diplomacy.
  • You will be responsible for the successful completion and presentation of project deliverables, managing engagement planning, and influencing overall engagement/workstream success.
  • You must possess the ability to build relationships across verticals and leadership hierarchy.
  • Strong project management skills are required.
  • The ability to manage multiple projects concurrently is also important.
  • You need the ability to navigate a changing and fast paced business environment.
  • Comfort with ambiguous, ever-changing situations is necessary.
  • Will be required to travel around 10% annually.
Benefits
  • As a part of the total compensation package, this role may be eligible for a bonus.
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Hard Skills & Tools
process managementprogram managementproject managementhypothesis-based consultingstrategic planningdata analysisreport compilationpresentation skillsexecutive communicationcross-functional team leadership
Soft Skills
leadershipstructured communicationinfluencingrelationship buildingdiplomacyadaptabilityproblem-solvingcollaborationorganizational skillstime management
Certifications
Bachelor's DegreeMBA