Strategic Programs Executive

Job description

**About us** Stoiximan, founded in 2012, is the leading online sports betting and gaming provider in Greece and Cyprus. The company is dedicated to evolving the gaming experience while ensuring entertainment is safe and responsible, with Responsible Gaming at the core of its mission, supported by strict policies and innovative tools. Stoiximan maintains a broad sponsorship program, fostering strong ties with sports culture. Partnerships include Olympiacos FC, Olympiacos SFP, PAOK BC, PAOK AC, APOEL, Apollon Limassol, the Legends 2004 team, as well as major competitions such as the Stoiximan Super League, Stoiximan GBL, and the Cyprus League by Stoiximan. The company is also an Official Sponsor of the UEFA Europa League and UEFA Conference League, and supports national teams, Olympic champions, and Greek athletics through its cooperation with SEGAS and the Stoiximan Panhellenic Athletics Championships. Since inception, Stoiximan has shown strong commitment to social responsibility through initiatives like **Iroes, Young Heroes, Wheels of Change**, and **Empower Forward**, creating impact and building a better future. **Let’s talk about the role** We are seeking a **Strategic Programs Executive** to lead the operational delivery of our most critical business initiatives. This role acts as a bridge between strategic vision and actionable outcomes, ensuring high-priority projects move from concept to results. As part of the project management team, you will be responsible for transforming complex organizational challenges into structured workstreams. **As a Strategic Programs Executive, you will:** **1. PMO & Operations Support** - Partner with the PMO team to track milestones and deadlines across departments, ensuring that all workstreams remain aligned and on schedule; - Drive the weekly project cadence by synthesizing updates and maintaining our PMO tools as the "single source of truth" for the organization; - Build trusted relationships with cross-functional leads to ensure timely buy-in, clear accountability, and smooth coordination across all project phases; - Act as a central point of contact for cross-functional teams, fostering collaboration and ensuring clear information flow; - Proactively monitor project dependencies and timelines, flagging potential "red flags" before they impact delivery; - Map business workflows to uncover efficiencies and lead post-project retrospectives to evolve our strategic execution playbook. **2. Strategy & Executive Storytelling** - Prepare professional presentations and briefing materials for senior leadership, converting complex strategic ideas into clear, visual narratives, while ensuring all team communications and reports meet a "board-ready" standard of clarity and quality; - Attend key strategic meetings to capture decisions and translate them into immediate action items and follow-ups. **3. Data Analysis & Insights** - Perform deep-dives into business data to identify trends and provide the analytical backing for strategic decision-making; - Conduct ad-hoc research on industry trends and competitor moves to provide fresh "outside-in" perspectives; - Help build and maintain dashboards to monitor the health and KPI progress of our growth initiatives. **What you'll bring:** - 2-3 years of experience in Management Consulting, Business Strategy, or a corporate PMO role; - University degree in Business Administration, Finance, Engineering, or a related field; - Advanced Powerpoint (storytelling & design) and Excel (modeling & analysis); - Familiarity with Project Management tools (e.g., Asana, Jira) and a solid understanding of Agile/Waterfall methodologies; - Experience with data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, PowerBI) is a strong plus; - The ability to break down a "messy" problem into a logical framework; - Comfortable moving between tactical day-to-day tasks and high-level strategic thinking; - A 'get-things-done' attitude with the ability to follow up persistently yet professionally with cross-functional stakeholders; - Strong communication skills and the "social intelligence" to manage stakeholders across different levels; - Strong attention to detail with a focus on maintaining the integrity and quality of critical company priorities from inception to delivery; - Comfortable moving between tactical day-to-day tasks and high-level strategic thinking; - Fluency in Greek and English. **Stoiximan Perks** - 🕒 **Hybrid flexibility** – work your way - 💰 **Competitive pay & annual bonus** – rewarding great performance - 🩺 **Comprehensive health & life insurance** – for you and your loved ones - 💼 **Private pension plan** – investing in your future - 👶 **Nursery/childcare voucher** – supporting working parents - 🍽️ **Monthly lunch allowance** – enjoy good food on us - 🏃‍♂️ **Onboarding buddy** – because starting strong matters - 📖 **Access to Udemy & ongoing learning** – keep growing your skills - 🤝 **360° peer feedback** – real insights, real growth - 💪 **Wellbeing perks** – gym discounts, nutrition sessions & more - 🚌 **Shuttle service** – easy commute to our Athens office - 🍏 **Fresh fruit, always** – stay energized throughout the day **Recruitment Privacy Notice** Regarding the data you share with us, you may find and read our recruitment privacy notice [here](https://cdn.stoiximan.gr/static-files/hr/Recruitment_Privacy_Notice_Stoiximan_clean.pdf). We are an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of race, gender, religion, sexual orientation,or age.