Nextiva is looking for a Strategic Program Manager, who will guide cross functional teams in the development, planning and implementation of key growth initiatives. We’re looking for the right person to support the development of our local and global CX expansion efforts, which is one of the most exciting areas within the entire organization.

This position will report directly to the Director, Strategic Growth, and will be leading a variety of initiatives that expand the business into new markets and higher-growth opportunities. This individual will be asked to work closely with other departmental leaders in product, marketing, sales, support, as well as other critical functions, to create, execute and manage plans that drive future business growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the strategic development & execution of Nextiva’s international business expansion
• Manage the local and international growth of our customer experience (CX) platform
• Deeply connect and understand the customer and business needs, while closely partnering with cross functional stakeholders to develop the strategic plans and manage growth projects to completion
• Contribute to business case & strategy development, identifying high value business opportunities and aid in crafting innovative go-to-market plans & strategies
• Build and manage cross-functional project plans, maintain timelines and own presenting key findings and progress updates with key stakeholders and business leaders
• Support senior leadership by providing actionable insights and recommendations on key investment decisions for new growth opportunities

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to create, manage, and execute multi dimensional project plans
• Financial acumen and experience managing to business outcomes to ensure project success in execution and impact
• Extremely comfortable in command of meetings simultaneously contributing to and facilitating the conversation
• Demonstrated ability to distill information into actionable insights not just organized report outs
• Capability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a wide range of partners and stakeholders, at various levels
• Strong cross functional leverage and ability to influence without authority
• Ability to balance business partnership with the need to exercise independent judgment and to raise issues in a timely and constructive manner
• Bachelor’s Degree –  Management, Business, Finance, Analytics or Marketing
• 5+ years of experience in cross functional product, marketing or program management role
• Experience work with various levels of management
• Experience driving & management multiple projects simultaneously
• Experience creating & managing strategic business plans
• Experience thinking strategically about complex issues & developing thoughtful recommendations

Preferred Qualifications

• Masters Degree – Management, Business, Finance, Analytics or Marketing
• Experience in technology, specifically software as a service business models

Nextiva Core Competencies / DNA:

• Drives Results:  The successful candidate will be action oriented, with a passion for solving problems.  They will bring clarity and simplicity to ambiguous situations.  This individual will challenge the status quo; asking what we can do differently and finding ways to create and build more success.  They are a change agent, prepared to lead and drive changes as we transform. 
• Critical Thinker:  The successful candidate is fact based and data driven, able to understand and articulate the “why,” identifying key drivers and learning from the past.  They are forward-thinking, anticipating problems before they arise.  They’ll recommend and action well thought out solutions, understanding the risks and dependencies. 
• Right Attitude:  The successful candidate will be team-oriented, collaborative and competitive with a winning mindset; they’re resilient and able to easily bounce back from setbacks.  They will be able to zoom in / out, willing to be hands-on to help solve important problems while being a motivating figure for the team along the way.  They will embrace a culture of service and learning with a focus on caring, supporting and respecting our customers and team members.

Compensation, Rewards & Benefits:

The salary or hourly wage offered by Nextiva to external candidates considers a wide range of factors, including but not limited to skills sets, experience, training, licensure and certifications, etc. Our compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. Our estimate of the expected hiring range for the position as posted is $82,000 – $146,300. A different level in the job hierarchy may apply to a specific candidate resulting in a different hiring range.

Nextiva provides a comprehensive employee benefits package that includes medical (including supplemental plans for accident, hospitalization and critical illness), telemedicine, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, legal assistance, an Employee Assistance Plan, paid parental bonding leave, PTO for hourly employees and Flexible Time Off (FTO) for salaried employees, an employee long-term savings plan (401k) through Fidelity with Nextiva matching, comprehensive employee wellness programs and loads of learning and development opportunities which are coupled with career paths to last a lifetime.

Interested in joining our amazing team at Nextiva HQ? Apply today as we launch the future of business conversations! 🚀

Established in 2008 and headquartered in Scottsdale, Arizona, Nextiva secured $200M from Goldman Sachs in late 2021, valuing the company at $2.7B.To check out what’s going on at Nextiva, check us out on Instagram, Instagram (MX), YouTube, LinkedIn, and the Nextiva blog. 

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