Strategic Initiatives Director

At Ripple, we’re building a world where value moves like information does today. It’s big, it’s bold, and we’re already doing it. Through our crypto solutions for financial institutions, businesses, governments and developers, we are improving the global financial system and creating greater economic fairness and opportunity for more people, in more places around the world. And we get to do the best work of our career and grow our skills surrounded by colleagues who have our backs.

If you’re ready to see your impact and unlock incredible career growth opportunities, join us, and build real world value.

THE WORK:

Are you a meticulous and diligent Program Manager seeking an opportunity to craft the future of a dynamic, fast-paced company? We're seeking someone with proven experience to join our growing Strategic Initiatives team and make a real difference.

In this role, you'll work hand-in-hand with functional leaders to identify, advance, and support key cross-company programs that boost Ripple’s market position and operating efficiency. This role is perfect for someone passionate about taking initiative, solving problems, and ensuring nothing slips through the cracks. If building relationships, enabling clear communication, and achieving big-picture goals excites you, we'd love to have you on board.

We value collaboration, and we know that working together is what drives success. You'll partner across teams, bringing a deep understanding of effective techniques to help develop and drive progress on the initiatives that matter most.

This individual contributor position reports to our Senior Director of Strategic Initiatives. For those motivated by an environment full of ambiguity, growth, and exciting challenges, this is the role to consider.

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

• Be a trusted partner: Collaborate with senior leaders and functional teams to align on strategic priorities and drive impactful initiatives forward.
• Own key initiatives: Lead the program management of time-sensitive, high-impact initiatives that propel Ripple ahead.
• Facilitate and align: Lead efficient meetings that further alignment, ensuring everyone has the information needed to succeed.
• Drive success: Run cross-functional processes, help key decisions get made, and support teams to deliver major projects and outcomes.
• Remove roadblocks: Identify and address obstacles promptly to maintain efficient progress of initiatives.
• Enable transparent communication: Maintain project plans, knowledge bases, and other resources to ensure clarity and alignment across teams.
• Identify priorities: Pinpoint critical path activities and help focus efforts where they matter most.

WHAT YOU'LL BRING:

• Experienced professional: 10+ years of program management or consulting experience, with an understanding of blockchain being a plus.
• Value collaboration: Embraces in-person collaboration in a hybrid environment while working effectively with a global workforce, with the ability to be in the office three days a week.
• Proven leadership: A track record of planning, leading, and supervising complex programs, with the ability to work independently and take ownership.
• Collaboration and influence: Ability to lead and influence both internal and external partners effectively.
• Resourceful and proactive: Thrives in fast-paced environments and tackles ambitious challenges with persistence.
• People-focused: Outstanding interpersonal skills, with an ability to build strong, trusted relationships across the organization.
• Communication matters: Excellent verbal and written communication skills to keep teams informed and achieve agreement with senior stakeholders. For positions that will be based in CA, the annual salary range for this position is below. Actual salaries may vary based on numerous factors including, among other things, an individual applicant’s experience and qualifications for the position. This range does not include equity or additional compensation, such as bonuses or commissions. CA Annual Base Salary Range$196,000—$245,000 USD * * *

WHO WE ARE:

Do Your Best Work

• The opportunity to build in a fast-paced start-up environment with experienced industry leaders
• A learning environment where you can dive deep into the latest technologies and make an impact. A professional development budget to support other modes of learning.
• Thrive in an environment where no matter what race, ethnicity, gender, origin, or culture they identify with, every employee is a respected, valued, and empowered part of the team.
• In-office collaboration for moments that matter is important to our culture, and we give managers and teams the flexibility to decide which 10+ days a month they come in.
• Weekly all-company meeting - business updates and ask me anything style discussion with our Leadership Team
• We come together for moments that matter which include team offsites, team bonding activities, happy hours and more!

Take Control of Your Finances

• Competitive salary, bonuses, and equity
• Competitive benefits that cover physical and mental healthcare, retirement, family forming, and family support
• Employee giving match
• Mobile phone stipend

Take Care of Yourself

• R&R days so you can rest and recharge
• Generous wellness reimbursement and weekly onsite & virtual programming
• Generous vacation policy - work with your manager to take time off when you need it
• Industry-leading parental leave policies. Family planning benefits.
• Catered lunches, fully-stocked kitchens with premium snacks/beverages, and plenty of fun events

*Benefits listed above are for full-time employees. *

Ripple is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We’re committed to building a diverse and inclusive team. We do not discriminate against qualified employees or applicants because of race, color, religion, gender identity, sex, sexual identity, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, marital status, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, military status, or any other characteristic protected by local law or ordinance. Please find our UK/EU Applicant Privacy Notice and our California Applicant Privacy Notice for reference.