Vice President, Enterprise Execution & Strategy

This Opportunity
 

The VP, Enterprise Execution & Strategy is an execution partner to the Chief Strategy & Operations Officer (CSOO), supporting the delivery of the firm’s most important operating, enablement, and transformation initiatives, while also providing flexible support across select CSOO priorities. The role focuses on firmwide execution (excluding direct investment and sales decisions) across initiatives that enable the firm to invest and raise capital effectively. This includes partnering across Data & Technology, Investments, Distribution, Operations, HR, Finance, and other core functions. The VP will collaborate closely with the CSOO and business leaders to translate priorities into action, coordinate across teams, and ensure strategic initiatives move forward in a structured and disciplined way.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Enterprise Execution & Governance:

• Support the CSOO in translating firm goals and priorities into clear execution plans, roadmaps, and sequencing
• Support the firm’s enterprise execution and prioritization forum, (Operational Transformation Steering Committee, or OT SteerCo), including agenda setting, materials, decision tracking and follow‑through
• Serve as the central intake point for new cross‑functional initiatives, ensuring alignment to firm priorities before work begins
• Partner with initiative sponsors and stakeholders to define scope, timelines, ownership, and success measures
• Coordinate across business units to manage dependencies, timelines, and capacity constraints
• Help develop and maintain reporting frameworks, KPIs, and progress tracking against strategic goals
• Lead the preparation of quarterly updates for the Global Management Committee (GMC) on execution of strategic priorities, including progress, key risks, tradeoffs, and decisions required

Strategic Initiatives & CSOO Priorities:

• Support the CSOO in driving execution of select high-impact, cross-functional initiatives that do not yet have a clear functional owner, including coordinating inputs, developing materials, and ensuring clear next steps 
• Support change management for select initiatives, including stakeholder alignment, communication, and driving adoption across teams to ensure successful implementation 
• Assist in exploring and assessing new opportunities (e.g., entry into new channels or strategic partnerships), including market research, internal alignment, and business case development 
• Prepare executive materials, analysis, and briefing documents to support decision-making and leadership discussions 
• Provide analytical and execution support across select CSOO priorities, flexing as needs and areas of focus evolve 
• Support a small number of high-priority special projects as they arise 

Qualifications:

• 10+ years of experience in strategy, operations, transformation, management consulting, or similar cross‑functional roles
• Strong track record of hands‑on execution in cross‑functional environments
• Comfortable working with senior stakeholders while operating without direct authority
• Strong organizational and problem‑solving skills with attention to detail
• Ability to synthesize complex information into clear, actionable outputs
• Experience in program or initiative management preferred
• Experience in asset management, real estate, or related industries is a plus

Job Location and Travel

• This position is based in our Chicago office.
• Our teams work in a hybrid environment and in-office days vary by team.

We are looking for great candidates who have a unique combination of experiences, traits, and talents. We couldn’t describe you in a list of bullet points, so consider this posting a conversation starter. If you check some, but not all, of our boxes, we still want to talk! Please apply for this role if much of this job description describes you.

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The Firm

Founded in 1966, Heitman is a global real estate investment management firm. Our mission is to lead the evolution of real estate through investments that fulfill the needs of people and communities in a world of constant change. To learn more about our organization and culture, click here.

Total Rewards (Compensation, Benefits & Perks):

At Heitman, we believe that our success is driven by the success of our team members. That's why we use market data to ensure competitive compensation for every role, reflecting our commitment to investing in our team. When we grow, you grow!

The expected annual base salary range for this role is $180,000-$230,000 and will be further discussed during the interview process. This range represents what Heitman reasonably and in good faith believes we would pay a qualified candidate for this role at the time of posting (based on a full-time equivalent schedule). Your actual base salary placement will depend on factors such as (but not limited to): your relevant experience, time in role, base salary of internal peers, prior performance, business sector, and geographic location. In addition, all of our team members are bonus eligible and participate in a generous annual bonus plan, with the percentage varying based on your role and level, ensuring that your contributions are recognized and rewarded.

In alignment with our People First core value, we offer rewarding careers that focus on both personal and professional growth. We are dedicated to helping you and your family thrive, both in the office and at home. To support this, we provide competitive compensation and a leading-edge, human-centric benefits package. Click here to view the details of our benefits.

Additional Information

Candidates applying for roles requiring travel must hold a valid, non-expired driver’s license.

Equal Employment Opportunity: Heitman is an equal employment opportunity employer and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination based on race, color, creed, religion, sex, age, national origin or ancestry, physical, medical or mental disability or condition (including, without limitation, HIV and AIDS), developmental disability, handicap, denial of family and medical care leave, denial of pregnancy leave, domestic partner status, status as a victim of sexual or domestic violence (or familial relationship to such victim), veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, arrest records, citizenship status, criminal history that has been expunged, unfavorable discharge from the military, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local laws.