VP of Program Design
About The Position
Community Development Long Island (CDLI) is the only full-service collection of community development entities that change Long Islanders’ lives for success in home creation and financial growth. CDLI supports these achievements on the individual and community level by offering innovative solutions and resources to achieve personal and community economic growth. The Vice President, Program Design is responsible for the planning, design, development, implementation, and operation of all new program areas assigned. Reporting to SVP, Housing Development & Planning this position has accountabilities related to managing stakeholder relationships, directing risk assessment, and spearheading mitigation strategies. This position will develop knowledge of each project and focus on the following three areas: cross departmental collaboration, project management/workflows, and knowledge management.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in business, business administration or a related field.
- 5 years of related experience in a leadership level position.
- Strong analytical, verbal, and written communication skills.
- Ability to make informed and timely decisions.
- Strong attention to detail and problem solving skills.
- Ability to work in a collaborative environment and mentor/influence team members effectively.
Responsibilities
- Apply a hands-on approach managing the development, implementation and on-going operation of new programs from start to finish.
- Develop project plans, set timelines, allocate resources, and ensure that project deliverables are met.
- Establish and report on measurable and relevant metrics that highlight project success and drive strategic decisions.
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work on projects requiring group consensus and cooperation among people with no direct reporting relationships.
- Build strong foundational knowledge of program complexities to build workflows that streamline complexities and ensure compliance requirements are met.
- Review program requirements and make recommendations for budget and financial resources required during pre-implementation phase.
- Monitor financial performance and adjust strategy as needed.
- Manage internal and external stakeholder relationships, ensuring effective communication.
- Identify potential risks, assess impact, and develop strategies to mitigate.
- Convey project goals and objectives to team members and stakeholders and provide regular updates on progress.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
Number of Employees
11-50 employees
