Senior Advisor
About The Position
A strategic, results-driven leader to serve as Senior Advisor to the Chief Operating Officer (COO), leading high-impact initiatives that drive operational excellence across the agency. This role provides an opportunity to influence enterprise-wide strategy, oversee complex projects, and strengthen organizational performance through collaboration, innovation, and strong leadership. Reporting directly to the COO, this position collaborates with executive leadership to support and guide cross-divisional initiatives, manage large-scale programs, and ensure alignment with agency priorities. This role provides direct supervision of Project Managers and staff, with responsibility for delivering measurable results, fostering professional development, and promoting a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
Requirements
- Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university in a relevant field.
- 5 years’ experience in project management, including leadership of complex or multi-level initiatives.
- A minimum of 2 years’ experience in supervising teams.
- Experience may substitute for education on a year-for-year basis.
- Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) or Project Management Professional (PMP) preferred
- Knowledge of project management principles, methodologies, and best practices across varying levels of complexity (limited to highly complex projects)
- Knowledge of applicable local, state, and federal laws, regulations, and compliance requirements related to program and project activities
- Skill in managing multiple projects, monitoring performance, and adapting to changing priorities
- Skill in communication, facilitation, negotiation, and stakeholder engagement
- Ability to analyze complex information, identify risks, and develop effective solutions
- Ability to develop reports, dashboards, and presentations to support decision-making
- Ability to supervise, assign work, and coordinate team activities effectively
Responsibilities
- Supervise, mentor, and evaluate Project Managers and staff, fostering collaboration, accountability, professional development, and high performance.
- Serve as a senior advisor and representative of the COO’s office, contributing and guiding strategic decision-making and aligning initiatives with organizational priorities.
- Lead multiple complex, enterprise-level projects using established methodologies, ensuring alignment with goals, resources, scope, timelines, budgets, and quality expectations, while monitoring progress, managing change and delivery of high-quality outcomes.
- Develop and implement project plans, oversee programs and workgroups to enhance efficiency, program outcomes, and ensure policies and procedures support strategic planning, compliance, and operational effectiveness.
- Collaborate with internal teams, external partners, and stakeholders while facilitating consistent and transparent stakeholder engagement, briefings, reporting, and executive-level communications.
- Establish and monitor performance metrics, ensure financial accountability and resources, identify and address risks, changes, and process improvements to ensure successful outcomes.
Benefits
- 100% paid health insurance for you, and 50% paid for eligible family members
- Retirement plans with lifetime monthly payments after five years of state service
- 401(k) and 457 plans
- Paid vacation, holidays, and sick leave
- Optional dental, vision, and life insurance
- Flexible spending accounts for added tax savings on health and dependent care
- Employee discounts on things like gym memberships, electronics, and entertainment
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
