Manager of the Provo MTC

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints•Provo, UT

About The Position

The MTC Manager leads the teams, training, and operations that prepare missionaries to serve around the world. The role puts the vision and direction of the Missionary Executive Council into action and reports to the Director of Missionary Effectiveness. The manager leads multiple teams through their managers and supervisors and oversees staffing, missionary training, budgets, and financial goals. The position also works regularly with senior Church leaders, internal and external organizations, and government officials. This is an at-will, fixed-term position with the potential for continuation based on business needs and performance.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience plus 10 or more years of progressive professional experience, or a master's degree plus 8 years of experience; an equivalent combination of education and experience will also be considered.
Proven ability to work with other organizations and external entities and turn shared goals into results.
Deep expertise across product, technology, service, training, and strategy, gained in a complex, fast-moving environment.
History of providing innovative, seasoned direction that helps teams and organizations move forward.
Outstanding professional skills and a strong record of delivering large, complex projects requiring support and coordination from many groups.
Direct people-management experience, including leading, developing, and holding employees accountable.
Ability to connect with, mentor, and inspire young adults.
Polished communication and diplomacy skills, with the ability to persuade and influence at every level.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience serving as a mission leader.

Responsibilities

Lead several teams through a group of managers and supervisors.
Build a culture of excellence, unity, and growth.
Own team performance and results, with a focus on missionary preparation and outcomes in the field.
Work with the MTC presidency and ecclesiastical leaders to align the spiritual and operational aspects of training.
Teach and train missionaries directly in workshops and other learning settings.
Partner with management colleagues around the world to strengthen and improve training across the global MTC network.
Build and maintain relationships with internal partners, external organizations, and vendors.
Address complex and sometimes conflicting legal requirements and cultural settings with sound judgment and sensitivity.
Align stakeholders and move complex efforts forward with purpose.
Provide coordination and direction for a large, multifaceted operation.
Offer strategic perspectives that shape key decisions and ensure timely, high-quality results for the organization and missionaries.