The Opportunity
The Director of Strategic Execution plays a critical leadership role in translating Canopy’s strategy into results. This individual acts as a central force in ensuring that the company’s strategic priorities are clearly defined, rigorously executed, and consistently delivered across the organization.
Working directly with the SVP, Supply Chain & Transformation and in close partnership with the Executive Leadership Team (ELT), this leader will drive enterprise-wide strategic initiatives, establish disciplined execution practices, and embed a high-performance operating rhythm across the business. This is a high-impact, high-visibility role for a leader who thrives at the intersection of strategy, transformation, and execution—someone equally comfortable shaping direction and driving accountability to outcomes.
Responsibilities
Enterprise Strategy Execution
Partner with the ELT to operationalize Canopy’s 3-year strategic plan, ensuring clear alignment between strategy, priorities, and execution
Translate enterprise strategy into actionable initiatives, with defined scopes, milestones, owners, and measurable outcomes
Establish and lead a centralized view of all strategic initiatives, ensuring prioritization, resource alignment, and delivery against commitments
Drive clarity, focus, and accountability across initiatives to ensure tangible business impact and value realization
Strategic Initiatives & Program Leadership
Lead a portfolio of cross-functional, enterprise-level strategic initiatives from ideation through execution and value capture
Mobilize and lead cross-functional teams, ensuring alignment across business units and functions
Identify risks, remove barriers, and proactively course-correct initiatives to maintain momentum
Ensure consistent use of best-practice program management and structured problem-solving methodologies
Transformation Leadership
Support end-to-end transformation initiatives, including operating model redesign, cost optimization, supply chain improvements, and organizational effectiveness
Act as a catalyst for change, helping the organization accelerate decision-making and execution despite competing operational pressures
Partner with business leaders to embed new ways of working and ensure sustained adoption of changes
Support corporate development initiatives, including integration planning and execution for M&A activities
Operating Model & Performance Management
Design and institutionalize a best-in-class strategic execution framework, including governance, decision rights, and execution cadence
Develop and implement performance management systems (KPIs, dashboards, operating reviews) to track progress against strategic priorities
Support a rigorous operating rhythm (e.g., MBRs, initiative reviews, executive updates) to drive transparency and accountability
Elevate performance across sites and functions by introducing structured continuous improvement and problem-solving practices
Experience
Minimum Bachelor’s degree; MBA, Masters, PhD, etc. a desirable bonus
6–9 years of experience in management consulting, internal transformation, strategy, or operational excellence roles
Demonstrated experience leading complex, multi-stakeholder initiatives through to execution
Strong structuring, problem-solving, and communication skills
Ability to operate comfortably between executive leadership and operational teams
Experience in operations-heavy, regulated, or manufacturing environments
Prior exposure to large-scale transformation, integration, or performance improvement programs
Experience building or implementing operating models, KPIs, or governance structures
Director, Strategic Execution • Ottawa, ON
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