Director, Strategic Initiatives

Director, Strategic Initiatives

ProShares now offers one of the largest lineups of ETFs, with over $80 billion in assets. The company is a leader in strategies such as crypto-linked, dividend growth, interest rate hedged bond and geared (leveraged and inverse) ETF investing. ProShares continues to innovate with products that provide strategic and tactical opportunities for investors to manage risk and enhance returns.

Position Summary :

This role offers the opportunity to lead some of ProShares' highest-impact, cross-functional initiatives aligned with the firm's strategic growth agenda. This role is tailored for a seasoned, business-oriented leader with a proven track record of driving complex programs from concept through execution. The ideal candidate will work closely with senior executives and stakeholders across functionsincluding product, distribution, marketing, and operationsto identify opportunities, remove barriers, and deliver meaningful results.

This position plays a central role in shaping outcomes, enabling change, and accelerating the next phase of growth for one of the industry's most innovative ETF issuers.

Essential Job Functions :

• Lead Strategic Programs : Drive end-to-end execution of non-technology business initiatives, such as go-to-market strategy rollouts, organizational design changes, front-office process improvements, and distribution optimization efforts.
• Serve as a Strategic Partner : Act as a trusted advisor to senior leadership, guiding cross-functional teams through the design and delivery of mission-critical programs.
• Frame and Solve Complex Problems : Collaborate with initiative sponsors to clarify ambiguous challenges, define objectives, and create actionable execution plans from inception to completion.
• Manage Cross-Functional Execution : Provide structure and alignment in fast-moving environments, managing scope, timeline, and risk while ensuring forward momentum.
• Drive Accountability and Transparency : Communicate clearly across levels of the organization, including steering committee updates and risk mitigation strategies to keep programs on track.
• Apply Adaptive Methodologies : Use agile principles and pragmatic project management tools to tailor approaches based on initiative size, complexity, and pace.
• Resolve Execution Barriers : Proactively address roadblocks by building consensus, aligning stakeholders, and fostering a culture of urgency and action.
• Bring a Consulting Mindset : Leverage frameworks and tools to support execution- such as strategy development, process redesign, operating model creation, vendor evaluations, and go-to-market planning.
• Foster Ownership and Results : Promote shared accountability while owning delivery timelines, executive expectations, and program success.
• Champion a Culture of Excellence : Encourage transparency, collaboration, and high standards in execution across teams and initiatives.

Education and Experience :

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities :

The compensation for this position includes salary and incentive pay. The annual base salary range for this role is $180,000-$250,000, which does not include discretionary bonus compensation. Total compensation may vary based on experience, role, location, department, and individual performance.

Our Benefits :

These statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work involved for this job. It is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of this job. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

ProShare Advisors LLC and its affiliates are equal opportunity employers and do not discriminate against otherwise qualified applicants on the basis of age, race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), marital or family status, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.