Director of Strategic Execution & Governance (3556395)
1 day ago
Atlanta
• Reports to the CEO of the U.S. entity, • Direct reports: 4 supervisors, • Working Locations: On site, Atlanta GA Overview Our client, a leading provider of specialized heavy equipment for land clearing, vegetation management and construction equipment, is seeking a Director of Strategic Execution & Governance to oversee the integrated management of operational, financial, and organizational functions within its U.S. operations. This role carries direct accountability for business performance, ensuring sustainable, customer-focused growth aligned with Group strategy. The position serves as a strategic partner to the CEO, contributing to key decisions and resource allocation, and offers a clear path toward broader general management responsibilities. Key Responsibilities Business & Performance Governance • Overall responsibility for the branch’s operational results, • Oversee and integrate the following functions:, • Accounting (AR/AP), • Finance and cash flow management, • Controlling (in coordination with HQ), • Logistics and warehouse operations, • Production (product configuration and preparation), • Maintenance, • Define and monitor economic, operational, and organizational KPIs, • Provide governance (non-executive ownership) over:, • EBIT, • Cash flow, • Working capital, • Optimize inventory planning to:, • Ensure commercial responsiveness, • Maintain financial balance and alignment with HQ requirements, • Oversee HR at a governance level, • Directly manage the local HR Specialist, • Supervise:, • Recruiting and onboarding, • Organizational design and role structuring, • Organizational development initiatives, • Drive internalization and improvement of HR processes (including payroll where applicable), • Coordinate with external legal advisors on:, • Commercial disputes, • Commercial contracts, • HR-related legal matters, • Plan and manage the structural development of the U.S. entity, • Coordinate with HQ and assigned project stakeholders, • Maintain ongoing interaction with:, • Group Accounting, • Group Controlling, • Senior leadership, • Bachelor or Master’s degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, or a related field (MBA preferred), • Significant professional experience in the United States, • Experience in:, • Strategy consulting (top-tier or equivalent) and/or, • Business operations, performance management, or governance roles, • Combination of strategic and hands-on operational experience, • Industry experience is a plus, • English language: Executive Level, • Fluency in Italian (mandatory), • Resident in Atlanta area or willing to relocate to the area. Core Competencies • Strong business and commercial acumen applied to operational decision-making, • Customer-oriented mindset, • Analytical and problem-solving capabilities, • High level of credibility, transparency, and accountability, • Effective leadership with strong interpersonal and cross-cultural skills, • Ability to align local execution with HQ strategic priorities