Director, Strategy and Implementation

EmployIndy•Indianapolis, IN

2d•$86,000 - $107,000

About The Position

The Director, Strategy + Implementation leads the translation of EmployIndy’s strategic priorities into coordinated, measurable action. The role leads the organization-wide strategic plan implementation process, supports leaders responsible for key priorities as a strategic thought partner, and directly leads selected cross-functional strategic initiatives and special projects. Working across departments and organizational leadership, the Director helps structure complex or emerging priorities by defining desired outcomes, developing implementation approaches, coordinating stakeholders, identifying barriers and dependencies, and measuring progress. The position applies strategic thinking alongside project and change management practices to move priority initiatives from concept through implementation and, when appropriate, transition them to ongoing operational ownership. Employment is contingent upon continued grant funding. The position is at-will, and employment may be terminated in the event of funding reductions, loss, or cancellation, subject to applicable laws.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in business, public administration, nonprofit management, organizational leadership, workforce development, or a related field; an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience may be considered.
Seven or more years of progressively responsible experience in strategy implementation, project or program leadership, organizational improvement, consulting, workforce development, or a related field.
Demonstrated experience leading complex, cross-functional initiatives from concept through implementation.
Experience working across organizational functions and influencing outcomes without direct supervisory authority.

Nice To Haves

PMP certification preferred.
Experience in workforce development, government, nonprofit, economic development, education, or another complex multi-stakeholder environment preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead and maintain the organization-wide strategic plan implementation process, including action plans, milestones, measures, reporting, and regular performance reviews.
Partner with executive and senior leaders who own strategic plan action items to develop executable plans and measurable outcomes while maintaining accountability with the designated action owner.
Advise strategic action owners on implementation approaches, dependencies, risks, barriers, and opportunities for improvement.
Monitor progress across strategic goals and initiatives, identify issues requiring cross-functional coordination or leadership decisions, and support reporting to organizational leadership and the Board.
Use performance data, stakeholder feedback, and organizational learning to recommend adjustments and course corrections.
Lead selected high-priority cross-functional strategic initiatives and special projects identified by organizational leadership, particularly those spanning departments, involving new or evolving work, or requiring dedicated implementation capacity.
Turn complex or emerging priorities into defined projects with objectives, scope, workplans, milestones, roles, decision points, and measures of success.
Conduct and coordinate research, analysis, stakeholder engagement, and process assessment to inform strategy, initiative design, and organizational decision-making.
Convene internal teams and external partners, facilitate decision-making, and coordinate activities to advance initiatives from planning through execution.
Apply project and change management practices to monitor progress, manage risks and dependencies, resolve barriers, and maintain accountability.
Evaluate implementation and results, recommend opportunities to refine or scale successful approaches, and plan transitions to appropriate long-term operational ownership.
Provide strategic analysis and implementation support for emerging organizational priorities and other assigned special projects.