Strategic Initiatives Lead

We are seeking a dynamic and visionary Lead (E2E) to drive strategic initiatives that shape the future of our Group. As part of our high-caliber Strategy team the role is based in Athens, you will lead complex, cross-functional programs that deliver measurable impact and accelerate innovation across multiple markets. If you thrive on challenges, love orchestrating change, and want to make a real difference, this role is for you.

The Strategic Initiatives Lead (E2E) is a senior project leader who will elevate end to end our strategic initiatives by ensuring complex, cross-functional projects are executed on time, within scope, and on budget, with a focus on delivering measurable results.

• Strategic Initiative Leadership: Define project scope, objectives, milestones, and success metrics to drive strategic outcomes.
• Project Management Excellence: Lead planning, execution, and delivery of projects from conception to completion.
• Collaboration Across Functions: Coordinate cross-functional teams comprising IT, operations, and external partners across multiple countries and business units.
• Risk Management: Proactively identify and manage risks, dependencies, and impacts of changes in scope.
• Alignment with Corporate Strategy: Ensure initiatives align with organizational strategic goals and transformation roadmaps.
• Governance Engagement: Prepare and present project updates to senior leadership and governance bodies.
• Agile Methodology Promotion: Advocate for agile and structured delivery methodologies across the organization.

• Comprehensive management of strategic initiatives from start to finish
• Co-leadership in making critical decisions that affect project scope timing & budget
• Effective Stakeholder engagement and alignment across functions and geographies
• Proactive management of Risks and issues , with a focus on escalation, and resolution
• Continuous Monitoring and reporting on project progress, budget, and impact
• Commitment to ongoing improvement of project delivery processes

• Engage closely with local country functions and business co-owners of the initiative as well as with Group functions (IT, Finance, HR, Business Development)
• Operate within a horizontal “agile” team structure under the Group Chief Strategy Officer, with no additional layers
• Lead sizeable project teams (5-10 professionals on average , with possibilities for larger teams ), often with international and cross-functional members

• Minimun of 5+ years in project/program management (financial services or consulting sectors )
• Proven ability of successfully leading large-scale, multi-stakeholder initiatives
• Agile certification preferred

• Exceptional organizational and execution skills, with strong focus on outcomes
• Excellent communication and leadership abilities
• Proficiency in project management tools and methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, hybrid).
• Fluency in English (Spanish or Italian is a plus).

• Experience with transformation programs
• A curiosity and passion for digital initiatives, particular in AI
• interest in operational excellence
• Familiarity with business case development, integrating both top down l ideation and bottom-up validation

Collaboration: We take on shared responsibilities

Leadership: We act as role models and empower colleagues and collaborators

Effectiveness: We act with determination and proactivity

Responsibility: We build trust and credibility with our customers

We are offering:

• An attractive remuneration package and benefits
• A dynamic professional working environment with excellent potential to grow and develop
• International business exposure and stretching project assignments

We want to be able to attract the best of the best, and make sure they keep getting better and do amazing things!

Do you feel that we are a good fit? If so, apply to this job opportunity!