Head of Strategic Corporate Initiatives – CEO Office

Head of Strategic Corporate Initiatives – CEO Office

Requirements

• Proven experience in strategic planning, corporate initiatives, or program management, with a track record of driving results in a fast-paced environment
• Strong ability to synthesize complex information into clear, compelling narratives
• Experience leading goal-setting frameworks such as OKRs, with a focus on execution and accountability
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage and influence executives and stakeholders
• Strong analytical skills to track performance against strategic objectives and identify opportunities for improvement
• Experience working cross-functionally, bringing teams together to solve problems and drive alignment
• Bias for action—someone who takes initiative, anticipates challenges, and proactively finds solutions

Responsibilities

• Own the corporate OKR process, ensuring strategic priorities translate into measurable outcomes
• Partner with leaders across the business to embed OKRs into day-to-day execution, fostering clarity and alignment at all levels
• Lead the annual planning process, collaborating with FP&A, Strategy, and business leaders to ensure resources are allocated to the highest-impact initiatives
• Structure and maintain the corporate calendar, providing leadership with a clear roadmap of key initiatives, milestones, and decision points
• Drive execution of the CEO’s top-priority initiatives, ensuring clear accountability and measurable impact
• Lead and structure cross-functional SteerCo meetings, providing a forum for executive alignment and decision-making
• Identify roadblocks and facilitate resolutions, helping leaders navigate complex challenges with speed and efficiency
• Partner with Chiefs of Staff across the organization to ensure a connected, streamlined approach to strategic execution
• Organize and facilitate Corporate Forum (CF) meetings and offsites to drive cross-functional collaboration and decision-making
• Support leadership development within the Payoneer Global Leadership (PGL) community, ensuring executives are aligned with the company’s strategy and have opportunities to grow as leaders
• Support the CEO in crafting high-impact stakeholder communications, ensuring clarity and alignment with business priorities
• Drive the development of board materials, executive presentations, and internal communications that translate strategy into clear, actionable narratives
• Act as a trusted partner to the CEO, helping to distill key messages, structure meetings, and ensure the leadership team is well-prepared for critical discussions

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working directly with the CEO and C-Suite of a company
• Experience in dynamic, high-growth corporate environments
• MBA or advanced degree in business, communications, or a related field
• Background in the Fintech industry