Vice President, Enterprise Initiatives
Denver, CO, US, 80202
Hungry for a career that’s as rewarding as it is delicious?
At Aspire Bakeries, we don’t just bake breads, cookies, and cakes - we create foods that bring people together. From La Brea Bakery® artisan breads to Otis Spunkmeyer® cookies, our products are enjoyed by millions of people every day. And behind every bite are talented manufacturing and support teams who take pride in their work and our food.
We’re looking for hard-working people who will bring integrity, creativity, and a passion for excellence to everything they do - whether that’s on the bakery floor, in the office, or supporting customers. In return, we offer a workplace culture built on care, ownership, and growth - where your contributions matter and your career can rise as high as our bread loaves!
With 13 commercial bakeries across North America and a reputation as an industry leader, Aspire Bakeries is rising together with our people and our customers to be the best all-around bakery solution. If you’re ready to grow with us, we’d love to hear from you.
Why You’ll Love Working At Aspire Bakeries
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Culture - Our culture thrives on collaboration, diversity, and a shared passion for excellence. We support team members, empower growth, and encourage everyone to bring their authentic selves to work.
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Health & Wellness – Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus company-paid life insurance and additional voluntary options to fit your needs.
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Work-Life Balance – Paid parental leave, generous paid time off, and holidays so you can recharge and spend time on what matters most.
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Financial Security – A competitive 401(k) with immediate company match, plus short- and long-term disability coverage for peace of mind.
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Growth & Development – Opportunities to build skills, grow your career, and develop expertise through Aspire Bakeries’ learning and development programs.
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Flexibility & Support – HSA and FSA plans to help you manage everyday expenses.
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Recognition & Rewards – Performance incentive plans that celebrate achievements across sales, bakery performance, and individual contributions.
The Vice President of Enterprise Initiatives is a strategic leader responsible for driving the planning, execution, and successful delivery of high‑impact cross‑functional initiatives that support the organization’s long‑term business growth. This role partners closely with leadership to translate strategic priorities into actionable programs, ensure alignment across the enterprise, and accelerate business transformation. The VP provides oversight, thought leadership, and disciplined program management.
- Shapes the roadmap for enterprise‑level initiatives that advance growth, scalability, and competitive differentiation
- Translate high‑level strategy into clear program objectives, scope, and success measures
- Establish and maintain enterprise program management frameworks, governance models, KPIs, and reporting mechanisms
- Partner with cross-functional leaders to drive execution and remove roadblocks
- Act as the connective tissue across functions, fostering alignment, communication, and accountability
- Facilitate executive decision‑making by delivering clear insights, recommendations, and data‑driven business cases
- Ensure programs are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget while meeting or exceeding expected business outcomes
- Identify risks early and proactively develop mitigation plans
- Promote a culture of operational discipline, change readiness, innovation, and continuous improvement
- Create clarity and transparency through dashboards, executive updates, and progress reviews
Education
- Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree in Business, Organizational Leadership, or related field preferred.
Experience
- 12+ years of progressive leadership experience in food manufacturing
- Demonstrated success leading large, cross‑functional initiatives in complex organizations
- Experience in growth strategy, operational optimization, or scaling organizational capabilities
Aspire Bakeries is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic. We do not use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to screen, assess, or select applicants.
