Managing Director, Strategic Initiatives

The APP Solutions

Managing Director at ILO Group leading high-priority strategic initiatives in education strategy and policy. Collaborating with the CEO and senior leadership to drive organizational growth and impact.

Posted 6/24/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $145,000 - $160,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as a trusted thought partner and strategic advisor to the CEO and senior leadership team, translating the CEO's priorities and strategic initiatives into clear workflows, decision points, timelines, and measurable outcomes.
Produce executive-level presentations, strategy documents, research, and financial analyses that synthesize complex information into clear recommendations, decision points, and actionable next steps.
Prepare briefing materials, meeting agendas, talking points, and follow-up plans to support executive decision-making and stakeholder engagement.
Lead special projects that require high judgment, discretion, and rapid execution, especially those that cut across functions or do not sit neatly within one department.
Support strategic partnerships, business development, fundraising, and growth initiatives by coordinating priorities, tracking opportunities, and ensuring follow-through on key commitments.
Lead execution of the organization's strategic plan by translating priorities into actionable workplans, coordinating implementation across teams, tracking progress against milestones, and ensuring sustained focus on the highest-impact goals.
Represent senior leadership in internal and external meetings as appropriate, ensuring alignment, follow-through, and clear communication across stakeholders.

Requirements

What you’ll need

8+ years of experience in management consulting, corporate strategy, business operations, strategic planning, or similarly rigorous and fast-paced environments.
Experience at a top-tier consulting firm strongly preferred.
Demonstrated ability to move seamlessly between strategic analysis and hands-on execution, translating recommendations into measurable outcomes.
Demonstrated ability to independently lead complex strategic projects from problem definition through implementation.
Exceptional executive communication skills, including development of executive-level presentations, recommendations, and decision-making materials.
Strong business judgment and ability to quickly understand complex organizational, financial, and strategic issues.
Exceptional organizational, project management, and prioritization skills.
Experience influencing senior leaders and driving execution without direct authority.
Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities, including the ability to synthesize information from multiple sources and translate it into actionable insights.
Comfort operating in ambiguity, navigating competing priorities, and adapting to evolving organizational needs.
Strong judgment, discretion, and professionalism when handling confidential and sensitive information.
Experience building systems, processes, trackers, and operating mechanisms that improve visibility, accountability, and organizational effectiveness.
Comfort using AI tools to support drafting, synthesis, analysis, research, planning, and productivity.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive benefits package

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Hard Skills & Tools

strategic planningproject managementfinancial analysisexecutive communicationanalytical skillsproblem-solvingbusiness operationsmanagement consultingorganizational effectivenessdecision-making

Soft Skills

leadershipinfluencingjudgmentdiscretionprofessionalismadaptabilityprioritizationcommunicationsynthesisexecution