Executive Director, Field Activation and Execution Excellence

Role Summary

Executive Director of Field Activation and Execution Excellence leading strategic initiatives and daily operations that elevate field-based organizations. Responsible for guiding transformation, communications, and planning to align with enterprise priorities, turning big ideas into measurable impact, and driving operational discipline and new ways of working.

Responsibilities

• Shape the vision and strategy for operating models and governance with clear routines, decision-making paths, and accountability to foster alignment and operational excellence.
• Support teams in adopting and refining processes that keep the organization focused on strategic goals.
• Empower teams to enhance business operations, optimize resources, and maintain daily discipline with emphasis on tracking and achieving KPIs.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement by identifying and scaling best practices.
• Integrate transformation efforts into everyday work and equip teams to sustain new approaches.
• Turn enterprise goals into practical plans with milestones and success measures; monitor progress for meaningful results.
• Guide internal communications to reflect priorities and build cross-team engagement.
• Prepare leaders for forums, helping teams craft narratives and materials that drive clarity and alignment.
• Lead planning and execution of strategic meetings and leadership forums, tying agendas to priorities and tracking impact.
• Advocate for smart use of technology in operations, leveraging digital tools, automation, and data insights to boost decision-making and performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required from 4-year college or university.
• 10+ years’ experience leading enterprise-wide transformation in complex, matrixed environments, with proven ability to embed new ways of working.
• Deep expertise in B2B engagement strategies with strong cross-functional stakeholder relationship management and outcomes delivery.
• Demonstrated success in program and change management, including initiative tracking, milestone delivery, and driving cultural and operational shifts.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to craft and deliver clear, compelling messages across diverse audiences and channels.
• Hands-on experience in business operations, including governance framework design and process improvements that enhance performance.
• Skilled in strategic meeting planning and execution, aligning leadership forums to business priorities and fostering inclusive, high-performing teams.
• Advanced proficiency in digital tools and data visualization platforms (e.g., Power BI, Tableau) for insight-driven decision-making.

Desirable Qualifications

• Experience in regulated industries or complex B2B environments (e.g., pharmaceutical, biotech, technology, financial services, logistics).
• Familiarity with agile methodologies, transformation frameworks, and enterprise planning tools.