Senior Director - Strategy and Operations

September 20

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💰 $250k Grant on 2022-01

Description

• Lead the coordination and execution of MLT's annual planning processes, setting overall project plans, building necessary tools and templates, working with functional leaders on their contributions, and leading the synthesis and distribution of planning outputs • Collaborate with the COO and senior leadership team in developing and refining MLT’s long-term (~5 years) strategic plans • Plan and host regular reviews of MLT’s progress against goals, working with functional leaders to drive preparation and follow-up • Serve as an advisor for MLT’s senior leadership team, implementing management processes, providing structure and coordination, driving meeting agendas and follow-ups, and fostering regular communication across functional silos • Proactively act as an air traffic controller by offering insight and high-level perspective, identifying blockages, and problem-solving to keep priorities moving forward • Develop and manage internal communication strategies to ensure transparency and alignment across the organization, with a particular focus on ensuring all MLT team members see themselves in MLT’s organizational strategy • Lead strategic projects and complex initiatives as they arise, working across teams to develop plans and drive to completion • Examples from early 2024 include formulating a new approach to pricing MLT’s offerings for employers, refreshing the eligibility criteria for a variety of MLT’s programs, and an effort to significantly strengthen the reporting tools leaders need to drive excellence across the organization

Requirements

• Proven experience in a Chief of Staff role or similar cross-functional “leading through influence” position within a dynamic organization • Strong strategic planning and project management skills • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to influence senior leadership and internal/external stakeholders • Demonstrated ability to work cross-functionally and manage complex projects • High level of discretion and confidentiality • Passion for MLT’s mission and commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion