[Hiring] Manager, Strategic Initiatives @Ruger Firearms

Role Description

The Manager, Strategic Initiatives plays a key role in driving high-impact strategic initiatives across the organization. This individual partners with senior leadership to translate strategic priorities into actionable plans, ensuring successful execution through structured project management, cross-functional coordination, and data-driven decision-making.

• Lead and manage end-to-end delivery of strategic initiatives, from ideation through execution and post-implementation evaluation
• Partner with executive stakeholders to define project scope, objectives, success metrics, and timelines
• Translate strategic goals into detailed project plans, including milestones, dependencies, and resource requirements
• Coordinate cross-functional teams to ensure alignment, accountability, and timely delivery
• Monitor project performance, identify risks, and implement mitigation strategies
• Develop and deliver executive-level presentations, reports, and insights
• Conduct quantitative and qualitative analysis to support strategic decision-making
• Facilitate workshops, stakeholder meetings, and strategic planning sessions
• Drive continuous improvement by identifying opportunities to enhance processes and execution frameworks
• Ensure initiatives are aligned with overall business strategy and organizational priorities

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, management, or related field
• Minimum of 7 years of project management experience
• Proven track record of delivering complex, cross-functional projects
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to synthesize data into actionable insights
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, including experience working with senior executives
• Proficiency in project management tools (e.g., MS Project, Asana, Jira) and data analysis tools (Excel, PowerPoint)
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, ambiguous environment

Requirements

• Strategic thinking and business acumen
• Project and program management expertise
• Stakeholder influence and relationship management
• Structured problem-solving
• Adaptability and resilience
• Familiarity with change management methodologies

Key Skills

• Strategic planning and execution
• Risk management
• Budget and cost control
• Stakeholder engagement
• Decision-making under pressure
• Negotiation and conflict resolution

Work Environment

• Full-time role
• Occasional travel may be required

Benefits

• At Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc., we are proud to be recognized as one of the nation’s leading manufacturers of rugged, reliable firearms for the commercial sporting market.
• Our legacy is built on quality, safety, and innovation.