Job Description

About Us:

At Athletico, we believe in the power of support – because a little help can lead to extraordinary achievements. Physical therapy isn’t just about recovery; it’s about transformation. Our team thrives on providing life-changing care for our patients, and we know that achieving this begins with taking care of our own.

Our mission is simple yet powerful: Extraordinary people improving lives.

The Director, Strategic Execution is a high-impact enterprise leader responsible for turning complex, high-priority opportunities into structured initiatives that drive measurable business outcomes. This role is responsible for personally leading critical workstreams while elevating the capabilities of teams across the organization.

This role oversees strategy, financial planning, and operational process improvement for the organization. Leads cross functional teams in providing analysis and strategic planning and then partners with Field Operations leaders and key functional leaders at resource center to drive company performance.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:

The below is not an exhaustive list of duties and you will be expected to perform different tasks as necessitated by your changing role within the organization and the overall business objectives of the organization.

• Lead enterprise-wide, high-priority initiatives from ideation through execution
• Create standard operating procedures, checklists, and playbooks to build internal capabilities to instate a best-in-class
• Translate loosely defined problems into clear hypotheses, structured workplans, and executable roadmaps
• Drive accountability across stakeholders to ensure timelines, milestones, and outcomes are achieved
• Identify risks early and proactively course-correct to maintain momentum
• Partner closely with leaders across corporate and field functions to align priorities and drive outcomes
• Influence without formal authority; build trust quickly and challenge assumptions constructively
• Navigate complex organizational dynamics with sound judgment—knowing when to push, pause, or redirect
• Facilitate decision-making by framing trade-offs and presenting clear, actionable recommendations
• Leverage data to inform strategy and execution, primarily using Microsoft suite and related tools
• Partner in building financial and operational models, scenarios, and dashboards to support decision-making
• Synthesize complex data into clear insights and executive-ready narratives
• Continuously evaluate initiative performance and adjust based on data-driven learnings
• Bring structure and clarity to undefined or evolving problem spaces
• Operate effectively without complete information; make informed decisions with speed and confidence
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously in a team-based environment within a matrix hierarchy structure
• Establish direction, priorities, and next steps in fast-moving environments
• Create alignment where none exists and drive progress despite uncertainty
• Lead by example—willing to dive into analysis, build materials, and solve problems directly
• Coach and mentor team members and cross-functional partners to elevate execution
• Set a high bar for quality, accountability, and outcomes
• Foster a culture of ownership, urgency, and continuous improvement
• Document and communicate regular updates on project and program status to executive team and peers

Qualifications:

• Education:
  • Bachelor’s degree, MBA preferred
• Work experience:
  • 3-5 years of experience in consulting, strategy, operations, or similar high-performance environments
  • Multi-year experience in the healthcare services and/or other multi-site industries
  • Experience leading or working within a Project Management Office, either at a major consulting firm or within a large organization undergoing transformation
  • Experience working with executives/senior leaders
• Knowledge and Technical Skills:
  • Proficient in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and similar software packages
  • Strong business acumen across operations, finance, and organizational strategy
  • Proven track record leading complex, cross functional initiatives with measurable results
  • Advanced problem solving and analysis skills
  • Ability to structure ambiguous problems into clear frameworks and action plans
  • Skilled in developing executive level presentations and communications
  • Fluent in financial statements, creation of financial analytics and operating/process metrics
  • Ability to read, write and speak English proficiently
  • Experience with project management frameworks and software tools such as MS-Project, Smartsheet preferred

Language Skills:

• Ability to read, write and speak English proficiently

Physical Demands:

• Ability to fulfill office activities including but not limited to remain stationary for extended periods of time (i.e. while working at a desk), stoop/kneel/crouch, travel around the office, communicate with others (verbal and written), and use fine motor skills including fine hand manipulation and keyboarding.
• Ability to see at close range, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Consistent with a standard office environment, noise level is low with little to no extraordinary environmental factors.

Additional Benefits offered with this full-time position:

• Medical & Rx, Dental and Vision (eligibility begins day one of employment)
• HSA, Healthcare FSA, Dependent Care FSA
• Progyny Fertility Benefit
• Critical Illness, Accident, & Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• Company Paid Basic Life / AD&D
• Supplemental Life Insurance (Employee, Spouse, Child)
• Company Paid Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
• Long-Term Disability Buy-Up Option
• Company Paid Maternity & Parental Leave
• Adoption & Surrogacy Expense Reimbursement
• KinderCare Discount
• Legal & Credit Monitoring
• PTO (accruing starts immediately upon hire)
• 6 Major Holidays off plus 2 floating holidays yearly
• Physical Therapy/Occupational Therapy benefits as an employee
• Bereavement Time Off & Resources
• Commuter: Pre-Tax Transit & Parking
• Retirement 401(k) w/ Per-Pay Company Match
• SoFi Financial Wellness Tools & Loan Resources
• HUSK Fitness Resources & Gym Discounts
• Home, Auto, and Pet Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Employee Discount Program
• Learn more by checking out our 2026 Athletico's Benefits Summary.

Athletico provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Minimum Salary/Wage

USD $150,000.00/Yr.

Maximum Salary/Wage

USD $180,000.00/Yr.