Strategy Implementation Manager

SAIC

. Work with the VP of Corporate Strategy to scope and lead cross-functional and cross-market strategic planning/internal consulting engagements .

Posted 10/19/2026full-timeRemote • Virginia • United StatesSeniorLeadWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in strategy consulting and corporate strategy, with a strong ability to influence senior executives and facilitate decisive outcomes. Proficient in developing strategic imperatives and managing cross-functional dependencies while ensuring effective communication and documentation.

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Strategy Consulting ExperienceExecutive Communication SkillsCross-Functional LeadershipAnalytical and Structuring SkillsDecision Documentation Accountability

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Hard Skills

Strategic PlanningImplementation Architecture DesignOrganizational Gap AssessmentOutcome TrackingRisk ManagementPrioritizationDecision SequencingChange ManagementVendor CoordinationSynergy Realization

Soft Skills

Influencing Without AuthorityFacilitating Decisive OutcomesCollaborationAccountabilityCommunication

Industry Keywords

AerospaceDefenseGovernment ServicesCorporate StrategyOperations

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Work with the VP of Corporate Strategy to scope and lead cross-functional and cross-market strategic planning/internal consulting engagements
Coordinate development of strategic imperatives, critical success factors, frameworks, and the enterprise strategy implementation architecture
Partner with functional and Business Group leaders to translate executive leadership direction into specific execution actions
Assess organizational gaps and white space, and coordinate external vendor support where required
Manage and rationalize cross-functional dependencies and hold the line on synergy realization
Design implementation architecture covering evaluation, prioritization, sequencing, decision forums, escalation pathways, and outcome tracking
Balance capacity, risk, feasibility, timing, and enterprise fit across competing priorities and dependencies
Lead or co-lead quarterly and/or monthly reviews with the VP of Corporate Strategy
Ensure decisions are documented, clearly owned, and followed through
Ensure consistency and stewardship of Enterprise Strategy messaging across implementation initiatives, employee touchpoints, and change management communications

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree and 15 years of experience
10 years of experience in strategy consulting, corporate strategy, or a comparable strategy/operations role with direct senior executive collaboration
Candidates must be U.S. citizens
Experience within the aerospace, defense, or government services ecosystem is a plus
Demonstrated ability to operate as an individual contributor at a senior level and comfort driving significant scope without a large team
Strong track record influencing and partnering with SVP/EVP-level functional and business unit leaders without direct authority over their teams
Sharp analytical and structuring skills, with the ability to bring clarity and sequencing to ambiguous, competing priorities
Proven ability to facilitate decisive outcomes with C-suite leadership
Exceptional executive communication skills, including concise, highly actionable prose and visually compelling presentation decks for senior leadership and Board audiences
Comfortable holding accountability for follow-through and decision documentation without owning day-to-day task management