VP of Strategic Initiatives

VP OF STRATEGIC INITIATIVES – REMOTE

ABOUT US

Elevation Capital is a group of internationally impactful companies spanning consumer packaged goods, hospitality, technology, real estate, non-profit, and venture funding. Run by a highly entrepreneurial self-made founder, and supported by a team of highly capable executives across business units, the business operates globally with interests in the US, Canada, Europe, and the Caribbean. With wholly owned companies in various growth stages and an expanding investment portfolio, this group collectively serves a global vision to create an evolved world where humanity reaches its highest potential. Our mission is to create and deploy capital for a better world. To learn more, please visit: elevationcapital.vc

THE PORTFOLIO COMPANY

This key leadership role is in a high-growth, high-profit portfolio company of big thinkers and big doers. It is a CPG/beverage/dietary supplement company with a history of strong, profitable growth as the number one product and brand in its emerging category. Through its expanding sales and distribution network, the team is positioned to scale existing and new products globally, driving exponential revenue growth. With the leadership team in place, the opportunity is now to execute a scalable retail expansion strategy, optimize sales execution, and maximize category leadership on the path to a lucrative exit.

WHO YOU ARE

Strategic Operator – You are a seasoned leader and master generalist who thrives in hyper-growth, multi-business environments. You connect the dots between vision and execution, blending high-level strategy with day-to-day operational realities.

eData-Driven Decision Maker – You leverage analytics, KPI frameworks, and ROI models to steer planning and measure success. You bring rigor to reporting and use data to challenge assumptions and drive clarity.

Vision-Aligned Builder – You’ve partnered directly with founders and executive teams in fast-paced organizations, building scalable systems, managing cross-functional teams, and balancing structure with speed.

Connector and Influencer – You align stakeholders across functions, lead through influence, and move initiatives forward with velocity and tact.

Resilient and Relentless – You manage ambiguity and pressure with grace, bringing stability to chaos and urgency to opportunity.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead enterprise-wide strategic planning and execution for Elevation Capital’s portfolio and operating companies
• Build, refine, and run the Strategic Initiatives Office, integrating OKRs, KPIs, and company-wide goals into an accountable operating system
• Design and implement analytics dashboards that track performance across key initiatives, aligning short-term project outcomes to long-term enterprise strategy
• Partner with the CEO and executive team to drive mission-critical projects, oversee transformation efforts, and ensure execution excellence
• Serve as a bridge between strategic planning and operations, ensuring that what’s imagined is executed — and measured
• Own executive briefing materials, board reporting frameworks, and quarterly business reviews
• Deploy into high-priority operational and business challenges, working across functions to remove blockers, create clarity, and drive ROI
• Translate vision into executable roadmaps and manage quarterly planning cadence, facilitating leadership sessions, workshops, and retrospectives
• Provide hands-on leadership to the Strategic Initiatives team, project managers, and analysts as needed; build and manage a high-performing cross-functional support team
• Develop communication rhythms and artifacts that cascade strategy across the org — from founder-level whiteboards to functional metrics and team updates
• Lead ad hoc strategic efforts across new markets, partnerships, M&A, org design, or turnaround needs

WHAT YOU’LL BRING

• MUST HAVE CPG EXPERIENCE
• 10+ years of experience in a leadership capacity, ideally in venture-backed or founder-led multi-business environments
• Deep experience managing strategic initiatives, PMOs, or chief-of-staff-level functions with exposure to boards and executive teams
• Strong financial acumen and analytical background, with demonstrated ability to create KPI models, business cases, and data visualization tools
• Proven record of leading through influence and aligning stakeholders across cross-functional, global teams
• Exceptional communication skills — visual, written, and verbal — that connect teams to the mission and move decisions forward
• Adept at both high-level strategy and in-the-weeds execution; you’re just as comfortable with a Gantt chart as you are with a vision doc
• Proficient in Microsoft O365, Google Suite, Monday.com, Miro, and other tools used in modern operations and project delivery
• High EQ, humility, and resilience in fast-paced, high-growth environments; able to manage sensitive topics and complex personalities with grace
• PMP certification or equivalent preferred; Six Sigma or other process discipline a plus

COMPENSATION

An aggressive base salary will be provided in this position, with an additional lucrative bonus plan based on performance. Full medical benefits are provided as part of this role. Options/equity will be provided to suitable candidates after completion of the first 90 days. This role also provides the opportunity for advancement in role, function, and pay.