Area Planning Manager 2 - USSE Area

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints•Salt Lake City, UT

About The Position

The Area Planning Manager 2 helps plan Church facilities that provide members with places to worship, teach, learn, pray together, make and renew covenants, and receive sacred ordinances. The position works with the Area Meetinghouse Facilities Manager to plan physical facility needs in accordance with established policies and procedures. It supports the director for temporal affairs and area presidency by developing and recommending master plans and long-term strategies for Church facilities that address area-specific needs. The role coordinates and forecasts budgets and schedules for future site acquisitions and for the design and construction of new meetinghouses and additions. It also provides guidance and counsel to mission presidents, stake presidents, and Area Seventies regarding current physical facilities policies and decisions. The position leads employees and missionaries in evaluating planning challenges and developing simple, cost-effective solutions, and works with Global Meetinghouse Planning to ensure compliance with standards and approve local adaptations. Church employees use their talents and abilities to further the Church’s work. Employment is limited to Church members who are worthy of a temple recommend. The Church is an equal opportunity employer and provides reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree in business, finance, strategy, or a related field.
10 years of experience in planning, management, finance, or a related discipline.
Exposure to multiple business functions and the ability to perform detailed technical analyses.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Effective negotiation and presentation abilities.
Proficiency in word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation applications.
Ability to travel within the area as needed.
Must be a Church member worthy of a temple recommend.

Nice To Haves

MBA or equivalent.

Responsibilities

Analyze current and future facility needs across the Area in cooperation with the Director for Temporal Affairs and the Area Meetinghouse Facilities team.
Develop master plans, budgets, and schedules.
Coordinate timelines for current and proposed projects and real estate transactions.
Oversee the accuracy of planning data and systems.
Participate in meetings with ecclesiastical leaders to develop and validate planning decisions.
Communicate planning decisions and sensitive information to gain support, concurrence, and cooperation.
Lead a team of employees and missionaries in evaluating planning challenges and developing simple, cost-effective solutions.
Work with Global Meetinghouse Planning to ensure compliance with standards and approve local adaptations.
Provide guidance and counsel to mission presidents, stake presidents, and Area Seventies regarding physical facilities policies and decisions.
Complete other related duties as assigned.