Associate Director Standards & Execution

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, coordination, and execution of strategic initiatives supporting GRACS QMS, aligned to program objectives and priorities.
• Partner with project leaders to create/manage project plans, governance, implementation activities, milestones, risks, and deliverables.
• Establish and lead GRACS records management and document retention program (standards, governance, processes, tools, controls).
• Support GRACS Data Security Program (monitoring, reporting, documentation, governance), especially sensitive data transfers.
• Support GRACS Privacy Program: develop/maintain privacy impact assessments (PIAs) and related compliance documentation; coordinate annual privacy assessments and remediation.
• Ensure third-party due diligence processes are completed, documented, monitored, and renewed for global and U.S.-based vendors/service providers.
• Drive continuous improvement through stakeholder engagement, risk identification, and sustainable solutions.
• Provide leadership communications, metrics, and status reporting.

Qualifications

• 15+ years' experience in project/system management and/or regulatory experience OR Bachelor's + 8+ years OR advanced degree + 4+ years.

Required skills/experience

• Compliance/governance/privacy/data security/records/quality management systems experience.
• Complex project management, facilitation, problem-solving; strong written/verbal communication and senior presentations.
• Translate business requirements into execution plans with measurable outcomes.
• Stakeholder management/influence in matrix organizations; lead by influence.
• Experience in global, highly regulated environments (preferred).
• Process management knowledge (e.g., Green Belt); English communication; strong negotiation; analytical/process workflow analysis.

Preferred

• Change management experience; Lean Six Sigma/Change Management certification.
• PMI/PMP certification.

Benefits

• medical/dental/vision, retirement (401(k)), paid holidays, vacation, and sick/compassionate days.