Senior Manager - Strategic Initiatives

Job Description:

At Sparklight, a Cable One company, you'll be part of a team that keeps people connected to what matters most.

Here, your career is more than just a job-it's a journey filled with purpose, growth, and support.

You'll thrive in a role that values your well-being, offers a strong work/life balance, and encourages you to make a difference in the community where you live and work.

We're proud to foster a workplace that's open, inclusive, and genuinely welcoming-where you can be yourself and feel right at home.

What you will do to contribute to the company's success

1.

Strategic Initiative Leadership


* Operationalize, monitor and implement cross-functional strategic initiatives.


* Maintain alignment on strategic goals and ensure priorities are clear across teams.


* Provide oversight for high‑priority, ambiguous, or cross‑departmental initiatives.

2.

Executive Steering Committee Support


* Serve as a cross‑departmental bridge to improve collaboration.


* Coordinate multi-team efforts and remove execution impediments.


* Identify inefficiencies and process gaps within specified initiative/project.


* Compile initiative information and assist in developing recommendations for senior leadership.

3.

Operations Transformation


* Act as an operations liaison ensuring alignment, communication, and structured execution.


* Support operational improvement programs, including workflow redesign and integration readiness.


* Validate and support smooth transitions for system integrations or acquisitions across operations.

4.

Technical Operations & Transitional Leadership


* Lead critical cross-functional execution during transitional periods (e.g., systems modernization, operational restructuring).


* Stabilize daily operations while advancing long-term transformation initiatives.


* Support Operational Intelligence, Field Operations, and related technical functions to ensure alignment and progress.

Additional Responsibilities


* Establish and maintain effective communication channels across business units.


* Assist in preparation of executive-level reports, dashboards, and updates on initiative status.


* Lead or support special projects as assigned.

Qualifications


* Bachelor's degree required; Master's preferred (e.g., MBA, MS in Operations, Organizational Leadership).


* 8+ years of experience in strategy, operations, digital transformation, or program management.


* Proven track record leading cross-functional enterprise initiatives.


* Experience supporting or leading operational or technical transformation is strongly preferred.


* Knowledge of strategic planning, organizational transformation, and enterprise program management.


* Strong understanding of operational processes, cross‑functional workflows, and change management.


* Ability to simplify complex problems and present clear, actionable recommendations.


* Ability...