WagWay Group
Vice President of Strategy ACE (WagWay)
WagWay Group, Baltimore, Maryland, United States, 21276
Overview
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Vice President of Strategy ACE (WagWay)
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WagWay Group . Access Holdings is a next-generation alternative asset manager providing investors with access to the lower-middle market. The firm implements its systematic research and data-driven operating model - The Access Edge - to partner with lower-middle market businesses in industries essential to economic growth and resilience. Access Executive Development Program Overview : Access Holdings
is seeking high-performing professionals for its
Access Creating Executives (ACE) Program —a hands-on executive development initiative that places participants at the forefront of operational and strategic transformation within Access portfolio companies. The ACE Program offers immersive exposure to critical functional areas such as
Finance, Strategy, M&A, Corporate Development, and Marketing . Participants (” ACEs ”) work directly with C-suite leaders, driving measurable business improvements, documenting operational best practices, and building a robust executive toolkit. ACEs engage in exclusive
Access-wide leadership summits, functional training, and cross-portfolio networking events , contributing not only to their portfolio company but to the broader Access ecosystem. Top performers are considered for elevated leadership roles within the portfolio or across Access Holdings. Company Detail: WagWay Group Industry:
Pet Care and Wellness WagWay Group
is a high-growth platform company delivering premier pet care services—including boarding, daycare, grooming, training, and veterinary care—across 20+ locations in six states. Backed by Access Holdings, WagWay is scaling through acquisitions and organic growth to redefine excellence in pet wellness services. Role: VP of Strategy (ACE Program) Reporting to the CEO and working closely with Access Holdings, the
VP of Strategy
will serve as a key contributor to WagWay’s next phase of growth. This is a high-impact, high-visibility role focused on designing, executing, and optimizing strategic initiatives to drive expansion, margin improvement, and operational excellence. Key Responsibilities
Operate as a member of the
executive team , providing thought leadership and hands-on support across strategic initiatives. Partner with HQ and field operations to document key processes to assess
automation
opportunities, implement new tools and processes, and institutionalize process excellence and efficiency across the organization. Lead the company’s
AI adoption and co-intelligence
effort by exploring and deciding on critical use-cases, prioritizing AI initiatives and selecting vendors to advance optimization efforts. Drive inorganic growth through
corporate development
activities to expand the company’s store count through geographic expansion with new acquisitions and de novo locations. This includes market diligence, modeling, synergy assessment, and post-close integration. Work with the Portco and Access digital lead generation team (Access Lead Labs) to canvas, segment, map markets and source deals by directly engaging with potential sellers and effectively communicating company’s value proposition Work with the CFO on capital planning associated with the company’s growth initiatives Review current state of business to develop and institutionalize appropriate corporate and field support infrastructure with the goal of eliminating, or at least minimizing, dis-synergies post-acquisition integration. Provide financial insight and analysis to support go-forward planning and key decision-making to ensure the Company executes against the destination plan. ( FP&A ) Collaborate with Access Holdings and peer ACEs to cross-pollinate strategies and share playbooks across the portfolio. Attend ACE training and leadership events. Qualifications
Ideal candidates will demonstrate: 6+ years of experience in
management consulting, investment banking, private equity, corporate strategy ,
corporate development,
or similar roles. Proven track record leading or supporting
strategic transformation in a multi-location or consumer-facing business . Strong
project management and change leadership skills , including PMO implementation and KPI tracking. Financial fluency with a strong grasp of
P&L drivers, modeling, and reporting . Strong financial, analytical, and corporate development skillset Highly proficient in
Excel, PowerPoint , and ideally
Tableau or Power BI . Excellent
written, verbal, and visual communication
abilities, including experience developing board-ready materials. Entrepreneurial mindset with a bias toward
execution, ownership, and adaptability . Ability to balance
big picture thinking with detailed execution . High emotional intelligence, low ego, and
collaborative leadership style . Requirements
Authorized to work in the U.S. without current or future sponsorship. Seniority level
Mid-Senior level Employment type
Full-time Job function
Industries Pet Services
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Join to apply for the
Vice President of Strategy ACE (WagWay)
role at
WagWay Group . Access Holdings is a next-generation alternative asset manager providing investors with access to the lower-middle market. The firm implements its systematic research and data-driven operating model - The Access Edge - to partner with lower-middle market businesses in industries essential to economic growth and resilience. Access Executive Development Program Overview : Access Holdings
is seeking high-performing professionals for its
Access Creating Executives (ACE) Program —a hands-on executive development initiative that places participants at the forefront of operational and strategic transformation within Access portfolio companies. The ACE Program offers immersive exposure to critical functional areas such as
Finance, Strategy, M&A, Corporate Development, and Marketing . Participants (” ACEs ”) work directly with C-suite leaders, driving measurable business improvements, documenting operational best practices, and building a robust executive toolkit. ACEs engage in exclusive
Access-wide leadership summits, functional training, and cross-portfolio networking events , contributing not only to their portfolio company but to the broader Access ecosystem. Top performers are considered for elevated leadership roles within the portfolio or across Access Holdings. Company Detail: WagWay Group Industry:
Pet Care and Wellness WagWay Group
is a high-growth platform company delivering premier pet care services—including boarding, daycare, grooming, training, and veterinary care—across 20+ locations in six states. Backed by Access Holdings, WagWay is scaling through acquisitions and organic growth to redefine excellence in pet wellness services. Role: VP of Strategy (ACE Program) Reporting to the CEO and working closely with Access Holdings, the
VP of Strategy
will serve as a key contributor to WagWay’s next phase of growth. This is a high-impact, high-visibility role focused on designing, executing, and optimizing strategic initiatives to drive expansion, margin improvement, and operational excellence. Key Responsibilities
Operate as a member of the
executive team , providing thought leadership and hands-on support across strategic initiatives. Partner with HQ and field operations to document key processes to assess
automation
opportunities, implement new tools and processes, and institutionalize process excellence and efficiency across the organization. Lead the company’s
AI adoption and co-intelligence
effort by exploring and deciding on critical use-cases, prioritizing AI initiatives and selecting vendors to advance optimization efforts. Drive inorganic growth through
corporate development
activities to expand the company’s store count through geographic expansion with new acquisitions and de novo locations. This includes market diligence, modeling, synergy assessment, and post-close integration. Work with the Portco and Access digital lead generation team (Access Lead Labs) to canvas, segment, map markets and source deals by directly engaging with potential sellers and effectively communicating company’s value proposition Work with the CFO on capital planning associated with the company’s growth initiatives Review current state of business to develop and institutionalize appropriate corporate and field support infrastructure with the goal of eliminating, or at least minimizing, dis-synergies post-acquisition integration. Provide financial insight and analysis to support go-forward planning and key decision-making to ensure the Company executes against the destination plan. ( FP&A ) Collaborate with Access Holdings and peer ACEs to cross-pollinate strategies and share playbooks across the portfolio. Attend ACE training and leadership events. Qualifications
Ideal candidates will demonstrate: 6+ years of experience in
management consulting, investment banking, private equity, corporate strategy ,
corporate development,
or similar roles. Proven track record leading or supporting
strategic transformation in a multi-location or consumer-facing business . Strong
project management and change leadership skills , including PMO implementation and KPI tracking. Financial fluency with a strong grasp of
P&L drivers, modeling, and reporting . Strong financial, analytical, and corporate development skillset Highly proficient in
Excel, PowerPoint , and ideally
Tableau or Power BI . Excellent
written, verbal, and visual communication
abilities, including experience developing board-ready materials. Entrepreneurial mindset with a bias toward
execution, ownership, and adaptability . Ability to balance
big picture thinking with detailed execution . High emotional intelligence, low ego, and
collaborative leadership style . Requirements
Authorized to work in the U.S. without current or future sponsorship. Seniority level
Mid-Senior level Employment type
Full-time Job function
Industries Pet Services
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