The FPD Operations Office partners with senior leadership to drive organizational effectiveness, strategic initiatives, communications, employee engagement, executive operating rhythms, and cross-functional alignment across a global engineering organization. The team serves as a key enabler of organizational health, execution excellence, and business transformation.This role reports to the Head of FPD Operations Office and acts as a force multiplier for organizational effectiveness, alignment, and execution.The successful candidate will independently lead high-visibility organizational programs, drive cross-functional initiatives, build strong relationships across the organization, and translate leadership priorities into measurable outcomes.The ideal candidate is highly proactive, thrives in ambiguity, demonstrates sound business judgment, and can effectively influence stakeholders without direct authority. (independent)Primary Responsibilities1. Organizational Initiatives & TransformationLead and drive strategic initiatives that improve organizational effectiveness, collaboration, execution excellence, and alignment across the organization.Several initiatives: partner / vendor collaboration & managementResponsibilities include:Defining objectives, success metrics, and execution plansBuilding stakeholder alignment and driving decision-making processesEstablishing governance models and operating rhythmsManaging risks, dependencies, and issue resolutionDriving cross-functional execution and sustainable adoptionSupporting organizational change management and transformation effortsIdentifying opportunities to improve organizational effectiveness and operational efficiency 2. Employee Engagement, Recognition & CommunicationsLead organization-wide engagement, recognition, community-building, and communication initiatives that strengthen culture, transparency, alignment, and employee experience.Areas of responsibility include:Employee recognition and appreciation programsOrganizational communications and communication channelsEmployee engagement initiativesTechnical and leadership community programsLeadership forums and roundtablesOrganizational newsletters and communication campaignsEmployee feedback and listening mechanismsAll-hands and organizational engagement activitiesResponsibilities include:Designing scalable engagement programsDeveloping communication strategies and contentDriving employee participation and community buildingReinforcing organizational priorities and key messagesMeasuring engagement effectiveness and continuous improvement opportunities3. Stakeholder Management & Cross-Functional AlignmentDevelop trusted relationships across key stakeholders and leverage cross-functional partnerships to drive organizational priorities and execution.Responsibilities include:Aligning stakeholders around common objectives and prioritiesResolving organizational and operational challengesFacilitating collaboration across functions and organizationsDriving adoption of strategic initiativesAccelerating decision making and executionInfluencing outcomes without direct authorityLeveraging existing networks, resources, and subject matter experts to achieve organizational objectives4. Executive Communications & Leadership EnablementPartner closely with the Head of FPD Operations Office to support executive engagement, organizational alignment, and leadership communications.Areas of support include:Leadership staff meetingsBusiness reviews and organizational reviewsLeadership forums and all-hands meetingsExecutive presentations and communicationsLeadership messaging and organizational updatesStrategic planning and follow-through activitiesResponsibilities include:Developing executive-ready presentations and communicationsCreating clear and consistent leadership messagingTracking key actions, decisions, and commitmentsEnsuring alignment and follow-through on organizational prioritiesSupporting execution of major leadership events and operating rhythmsCritical Success FactorsThe ideal candidate will demonstrate:Strategic ThinkingAbility to connect organizational strategy, business priorities, and day-to-day execution.Enterprise InfluenceBuilds alignment and drives outcomes across organizations without direct authority.Executive PresenceComfortably engages Directors, Senior Directors, Vice Presidents, and key stakeholders.Program LeadershipIndependently leads complex, high-visibility initiatives from concept through execution.Organizational Effectiveness MindsetContinuously identifies ways to improve alignment, collaboration, execution, and organizational health.Self-Starter MentalityCreates momentum, identifies gaps, and drives solutions with minimal direction.Exceptional CommunicationDevelops clear, executive-ready messaging and drives alignment at scale.
