Why UKG :

At UKG , the work you do matters. The code you ship, the decisions you make, and the care you show a customer all add up to real impact. Today, tens of millions of workers start and end their days with our workforce operating platform. Helping people get paid, grow in their careers, and shape the future of their industries. That's what we do. We never stop learning. We never stop challenging the norm. We push for better, and we celebrate the wins along the way. Here, you'll get flexibility that's real, benefits you can count on, and a team that succeeds together. Because at UKG , your work matters-and so do you. About the

Team:

The Enterprise Strategic Programs and Business Operations team develops enterprise integrated planning process and operating rhythm with coordinated plans, disciplined execution, and transparent performance management. We partner across functions and product lines to orchestrate enterprise planning, lead high-priority cross-functional initiatives, and build company-level execution management framework to ensure seamless execution. The team is uniquely positioned at the intersection of enterprise strategy, planning, operating cadence, and transformation, with broad visibility across UKG functions and direct exposure to senior leaders. About the

Role:

The Principal, Strategic Initiative Management will lead the operationalization and execution management of high-priority company-level strategic initiatives to ensure effective value realization. This role combines structured problem solving, analytical rigor, program leadership, and executive communication to translate enterprise priorities into executable plans, accelerate decisions, and ensure accountable delivery across UKG .

• Develop and implement enterprise framework in operationalizing and managing company-level strategic initiatives
• Orchestrate cross-functional collaboration in developing operational plans for the strategic initiatives, manage interdependencies and risks, and maintain momentum by identifying ownership, sequencing decisions, and escalating blockers when needed
• Establish strategic initiative dashboard, develop value realization measures, and manage operating reviews that provide transparent visibility into progress, outcomes, and corrective actions.
• Create executive-ready updates that concisely communicate progress, insights, risks, decisions required, and implications for the broader enterprise portfolio
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