Strategic Initiatives Manager (6-month contract)

Description

This is a flexible 6-month contract position and has the option of working in our Toronto office full time, hybrid throughout the week or working entirely remotely.

Vena is looking for a Strategic Initiatives Manager to join our Strategic Priorities team for a 6-month contract position to drive the efficiency and effectiveness of our company wide programs.

Why you may be interested:

• You have a continuous improvement mindset: You are always looking to solve problems and drive efficiency. You ask questions to dig deeper to why, how, what.
• You are driven by impact: You are a self-starter and take the initiative to learn the business for a position that blends business savviness with technical know-how.
• You have an ownership mindset: You have a can-do attitude and are not afraid to roll up the sleeves to get the job done.
• You have a collaborative working style: You enjoy building relationships with other business stakeholders and you thrive at working cross-functionally. You are able to foster a positive relationship with all stakeholders while maintaining a sense of urgency for our organizational needs and best interests.
• You are looking to broaden your skillset: Joining a small, but mighty team means no day is the same. You will be managing and contributing to multiple projects simultaneously. You are driven, take initiative, agile, and have a passion to learn and grow.
• You will work with every part of the business: Including, but not limited to, Product, Operations, Marketing, Customer Success, and more.

How You'll Make an Impact

• Supporting large GTM Initiatives - Coordinating cross functional efforts with regards to our new product and feature launches.
• Internal System Launch - Working with key business stakeholders to streamline and optimize existing systems and processes.
• Deliver against our priorities and project metrics - managing and developing project plans
• Work closely with the Enablement and Revenue Operations team members to deliver projects on time and ensure adoption of new processes and technologies.
• You will create a plan that includes points of view from various cross-functional teams, and identify owners to manage execution and timelines
• Lead and actively participate in ongoing reviews of business processes and developing optimization strategies.
• Be a self starter when learning new or existing systems, business products and processes, demonstrate a get-your-hands-dirty approach and ask lots of questions
• Drive alignment, provide recommendations and execute changes.
• Willing and enthusiastic to share expertise with others, including documentation and content creation.
• Other duties as assigned

We'd Love to See

• 4-6 years working with high impact cross-functional strategic projects, collaborating with many stakeholders and delivering against success metrics and timelines.
• You have strong project management skills - building out project plans, running weekly meetings with stakeholders, gathering and aggregating requirements from each team, uncovering risks and areas for improvement, and delivering solutions.
• You recognize gaps in plans and processes and take the initiative to address them. Being resourceful is key to success. If that means you need to teach yourself how to use a new system to pull some reports, you’ll do that.
• Ownership and entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to switch context on a moment’s notice.
• Excellent presentation skills with the ability to quickly build credibility with leaders and stakeholders internally.
• Be a self starter when learning our business processes and the markets we serve, demonstrate a get-your-hands-dirty approach and ask lots of questions.
• Interest in AI and willingness to explore AI-driven solutions to enhance performance and drive efficiencies

Hourly Contract Rate: $50 – $76/hour (based on experience)

Annualized Equivalent: $105,000 – $157,000 CAD

• Our salaries are tailored to roles, levels and locations. Your individual pay within this range is influenced by factors like work location, skills, experience and education. As you progress in your role, your compensation may adapt, offering flexibility for growth beyond initial levels. For specifics, your recruiter will provide details and address any questions during the hiring process.

About Vena Solutions

At Vena, we’re reimagining how businesses plan and grow: powered by data, collaboration, and innovation

Headquartered in Toronto with a global reach, we help finance teams work smarter using the tools they already love (yes, we’re talking about Excel!). Trusted by over 1,800 organizations and 150,000+ users every day, Vena Solutions brings clarity to complexity.

We're a people led company that leads with our CORE values (Customer Trust, One Team, Respect & Authenticity and Execution Excellence) and are driven by our mission

We’re growing fast, thinking big, and having fun along the way. The future of finance is being built here, and we’d love for you to be part of it

We offer competitive and comprehensive total rewards packages that we review yearly to stay ahead of the market! Transparency is key, we keep you in the loop on how we design our comp programs. Build your future with our Employee Stock Option Program, Retirement Savings, Support & 401k Matching Programs.

Level up your skills with Vena! We support your journey with education subsidies, professional development programs, and learning opportunities to help you grow your career and reach your goals. Your future is bright and we’re here to invest in it!

Your well-being = our priority! Great health & dental plans, wellness sessions (virtual & in-person), Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and a free Headspace subscription to support your mental health.

Vena is everywhere you are! With offices in Toronto, London, and Indore, as well as team members across the United States, EMEA and beyond, we're a truly global company. Collaborate with colleagues around the world and bring diverse ideas to life: no passport required!

Recharge with generous leave options - perfect for vacation, wellness, personal time, parental support, volunteering, and more.

We embrace a flexible culture that supports different ways of working, depending on the role and location. While some of our teams enjoy hybrid arrangements, others thrive in-office or remotely. With modern workspaces in Toronto, Indore, and London, we offer inspiring environments when you need them - and the freedom to work in ways that work best for you and your team.

At Vena, we don’t just keep up, we're leading the way!

We empower team members at every level to actively explore AI best practices, identify meaningful opportunities to apply AI in their work, and champion innovative solutions that drive impact.

By fostering a culture of curiosity, innovation, and responsible use, we’re building a future where AI enhances how we work, think, and lead. From automating workflows to enhancing insights, AI is woven into everything we do.

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