The Director, Strategic Initiatives & Special Projects will work directly with the GM on high-impact initiatives that drive revenue growth and operational efficiency across Lifted. This role operates across all business functions. Projects can span teams, workflows, or business areas where solving problems can materially drive growth or improve efficiency. You will operate without full information, make decisions decisively, and take full ownership of the outcomes (good and bad).
A core focus: AI is a key lever in this role. You have a proven track record of applying AI to solve business challenges, identifying high-impact opportunities, and delivering measurable results.
What You'll Do
• Identify high-leverage opportunities across the business with clear revenue or efficiency impact
• Turn ambiguity into structured execution
• Move quickly with minimal guidance
• Challenge assumptions and engage in hard debate
• Build systems that create lasting impact
• Do what it takes to win
• Ensure every initiative meaningfully leverages AI to improve how we operate and grow
What This Requires
• High say-do ratio
• Comfort making decisions with
• Tolerance for risk and direct feedback
• Ability to hold multiple competing truths at once
• Instinct to look for Option C when presented with A or B
• Obsession with AI and its business applications
This role is not for you if:
• You prefer predictable environments
• You have a low risk tolerance
• You require structured mentorship and defined playbooks
• You avoid disagreement or difficult conversations
• You are uncomfortable taking ownership of outcomes
• You are unwilling to challenge assumptions, including those of the person you report to.
The annual base salary range for this position is displayed below. The range displayed reflects the minimum and maximum salary for this position, and individual base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Additionally, this position is eligible for the annual bonus plan or sales incentive plan and eligibility to participate in our long term equity incentive program.
Annual Base Compensation
$154,250-$274,250 USD