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Remote VP, Provider Growth - Scale Cardiovascular Care
Chamber Cardio
Remote director, special projects job
A healthcare organization is seeking a VP/Director of Provider Growth to lead provider recruitment and sales strategy across the United States. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in healthcare sales, particularly with health systems and integrated networks. This key leadership role requires strategic thinking, team development, and a deep understanding of provider economics. The position is remote with necessary travel to practice sites.
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$139k-213k yearly est. 1d ago
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Director of Solution Consulting (Pre-Sales) | USA - Remote
Neuron 7
Remote director, special projects job
PRINCIPAL SOLUTION CONSULTANT (PRE-SALES)
NOTE : Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
LOCATION & TRAVEL: 100% remote position, up to 30% travel for customer meetings and presentations, in-person office trainings in San Jose, industry conferences.
ABOUT US:
Neuron7.ai is a fast-growing SaaS company providing category-defining AI solutions for complex service. Backed by top VCs and experienced angel advisors and investors, our AI-powered Resolution Intelligence analyzes structured and unstructured data to diagnose and resolve service issues in seconds. We help enterprises improve key service metrics such as First Call Resolution and Turnaround Time Margins. We serve complex service environments including high‑tech devices, manufacturing, and medical devices. Website: **********************
This role needs you to switch hats based on the need of the hour:
The Detective: You run deep, lengthy discovery sessions to identify root causes of service inefficiency in complex service environments. You connect the dots between technical pain and financial impact to build robust business cases.
The Storyteller: You deliver compelling, persona‑based demos that resonate with everyone from the field technician to the contact center agent to the CSO. You continually tie product capabilities back to positive business outcomes, validating your points by referencing relevant customer stories and success metrics.
The Architect: You visualize and explain how Neuron7 integrates with the existing CRM/FSM landscape (Salesforce, ServiceNow, Microsoft Dynamics, etc.). You explain the interoperability of AI agents across the enterprise, helping customers build a long‑term technical roadmap that places AI at the center of their service operations.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Discovery & Diagnosis: Lead deep‑Dive discovery sessions to understand the prospect's current contact center and field service workflows, data availability, and pain points.
Tailored Demonstrations: Configure and deliver compelling product demonstrations that address specific customer use cases, moving beyond generic product capability reviews to show actual business impact.
Proof of Concept (POC) Management: Define success criteria and manage the scope of Pre‑Sales POCs. Work side‑by‑side with customer SMEs to validate AI predictions and collect iterative feedback, ensuring full alignment on the value delivered prior to the final executive readout.
Value Engineering: Partner with the sales team to build ROI models, helping prospects quantify the value of improving metrics like First Time Fix Rate, Truck Rolls, and Average Handling Time.
Technical Validation: Own the technical win. Lead responses to RFPs, RFIs, and InfoSec questionnaires, ensuring the customer is comfortable with our architecture and security.
Market Feedback: Act as the feedback loop between the market and the Neuron7 Product team, advocating for new product capabilities that will help close future business.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Pre‑Sales Experience: 5+ years in solution consulting / sales engineering for SaaS product companies. Must have enterprise selling experience and know how to navigate complex, multi‑stakeholder sales cycles.
Complex Service Domain Knowledge: Deep functional knowledge of contact center and field service use cases. Understand nuances of triage, dispatch, parts management, and the “break‑fix” lifecycle.
Industry Experience (Big Plus): Experience working with customers in manufacturing, medical devices, or high tech (telco, media, technology) is highly preferred. Understand specific pressures of these verticals (e.g., FDA regulations in medical devices or SLA penalties in telco).
Ecosystem Expertise: Functional knowledge of ServiceNow, Salesforce Service Cloud/FSM, Microsoft Dynamics, or Oracle CX ecosystems.
Technical Aptitude: Ability to read and understand data structures. Comfortable discussing APIs, data ingestion, and cloud security with IT stakeholders.
Communication: Exceptional presentation skills. Can command a room of executives as well as whiteboard a workflow with service managers.
What We Do and Value:
At Neuron7.ai we prioritize integrity, innovation, and a customer‑centric approach. Our mission is to enhance service decision‑making through advanced AI technology, and we are dedicated to delivering excellence in all aspects of our work.
Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion:
Neuron7.ai is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We ensure equal employment opportunities without discrimination or harassment based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, national origin, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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$139k-200k yearly est. 4d ago
Remote VP of Customer Success - Enterprise Health Systems
Getwellnetwork, Inc. 4.1
Remote director, special projects job
A leading healthcare solutions provider is seeking a Head of Customer Success to lead its customer success organization. This role requires a results-driven leader with over 10 years of experience in customer success and a proven track record in enterprise settings. Responsibilities include defining customer success strategies, driving customer retention and growth, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to foster exceptional customer experiences. The ideal candidate will thrive in a data-driven environment and possess strong communication skills.
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A nonprofit organization focused on strengthening American democracy is seeking a Deputy Director. This role involves strategic planning, logistics management, and curriculum oversight for the Congressional Fellowship program. Ideal candidates will have a bachelor's degree, 3-6 years of relevant experience, and strong organizational skills. The position offers a salary between $80,000 and $110,000, with comprehensive benefits and a flexible work schedule.
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$80k-110k yearly 1d ago
Vice President, Investments Underwriting - Remote IL
Nelnet, Inc. 4.4
Remote director, special projects job
A financial services company located in Chicago, IL is seeking a Vice President of Investments Underwriting to lead a portfolio focused on specialty finance underwriting. The ideal candidate will have over 7 years of experience and strong skills in cash-flow modeling, structured finance, and project management. This role includes evaluating investment opportunities and facilitating underwriting processes, with a strong emphasis on compliance and ongoing risk assessment. The position requires effective communication and leadership skills as well as the ability to manage multiple priorities.
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$135k-194k yearly est. 4d ago
Vice President, Enterprise Logistics
1-800-Flowers.com, Inc. 4.7
Director, special projects job in Westerville, OH
Strategic Leadership Develop and execute a comprehensive logistics strategy that optimizes global transportation, import/export operations, and parcel/eCommerce logistics across North America and international markets. Partner cross-functionally with Logistics, Vice President, Enterprise, Leadership, Business Systems, President
$106k-159k yearly est. 3d ago
Remote Associate Director, Finance Data Management
Humana Inc. 4.8
Remote director, special projects job
A leading health service provider in Washington is seeking an experienced Associate Director of Finance Data Management to support configuration control, data management, and deficiency reporting. This role requires strong collaboration across teams to establish data architecture and adherence to compliance standards. The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's degree and extensive operational experience within Finance, coupled with a solid understanding of data manipulation and ERP systems. This position also includes a competitive salary and bonus incentives.
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A leading biotech company is seeking an Executive Director, Managed Markets & Payer Strategy. This role involves shaping payer access strategy to ensure optimal coverage across various healthcare channels. Responsibilities include developing national strategies, managing vendor partnerships, and overseeing compliance with pricing programs. Candidates should have over 15 years of experience in managed markets, with a strong background in payment contracting and a relevant degree. The position can be based in San Diego or offered remotely, with a salary range of $265,000 - $310,000.
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$265k-310k yearly 2d ago
Vice-President of Managed Care and Payer Relations
Laurel Health Care Company 4.7
Director, special projects job in Westerville, OH
The Vice-President of Managed Care and Payer Relations is responsible for leading all aspects of payer strategy, contract negotiations and implementation, and reimbursement management to ensure sustainable growth and financial stability across the company's nursing home facilities. Develop and maintain relationships with managed care organizations, Medicare Advantage plans, commercial insurers, and accountable care networks while optimizing contract performance and expanding market access.
Join us with an attractive benefits offering:
Competitive pay
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
401K with matching funds
Life Insurance
Employee discounts
Tuition Reimbursement
Student Loan Reimbursement
Responsibilities:
Managed Care Strategy & Contracting
Lead payer contracting and negotiations with managed care organizations, Medicare Advantage plans, and other third-party payers.
Develop strategies to secure favorable reimbursement terms, improve rates, and expand participation in payer networks.
Collaborate with Finance and Operations teams to analyze reimbursement models and forecast revenue impacts.
Monitor contract compliance, payment accuracy, and payer performance; resolve underpayments and disputes.
Evaluate new payer programs, bundled payment models, and value-based care initiatives for business opportunities.
Payer Relations & Market Development
Build and maintain strong relationships with payer executives, provider networks, and healthcare partners.
Serve as the primary liaison between the organization and payer representatives.
Represent the company in industry forums, associations, and payer advisory groups to influence policy and network positioning.
Partner with business development and admissions teams to align payer contracts with census growth strategies.
Leadership & Collaboration
Provide strategic guidance to executive leadership on payer trends, reimbursement risks, and emerging market opportunities.
Collaborate with clinical and operational leaders to ensure contract terms align with quality initiatives and regulatory compliance.
Develop and deliver reports and dashboards to track payer mix, revenue performance, and contract outcomes.
Develop contract summaries to be used by the facility leadership and accounts receivable staff at every level
Provide education to facility leadership, marketing and admissions staff, and accounts receivable staff on the reimbursement matrix of each contract
Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in healthcare administration, business, finance, or related field (Master's preferred).
10+ years of progressive experience in managed care contracting, payer relations, or healthcare finance, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
Deep knowledge of payer contracting, reimbursement methodologies, and healthcare regulations.
Experience in post-acute care, skilled nursing, or long-term care strongly preferred.
Proven track record of negotiating complex contracts and achieving favorable terms.
Strong financial acumen with ability to model and analyze reimbursement impacts.
Ability to travel regularly to meet with payers, partners, and facility leadership.
We are a national organization of skilled nursing, subacute, rehabilitative, and assisted living providers dedicated to achieving the highest standards of care in five states including Michigan,Ohio, Virginia, North Carolina, and Indiana.
We serve our residents with compassion, concern, and excellence, believing that every one of them is a unique person who deserves our best each day that we care for them. Join us, if you have a passion for improving the lives of those around you and working with others who feel the same way.
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$114k-162k yearly est. 1d ago
Director, Strategic Initiatives
Hello Heart 3.9
Remote director, special projects job
Hello Heart is on a mission to change the way people care for their hearts. The company provides the first app and connected heart monitor to help people track and manage their heart health. With Hello Heart, users take steps to control their risk of heart attacks and stroke - the leading cause of death in the United States. Peer-reviewed studies have shown that high-risk users of Hello Heart have seen meaningful drops in blood pressure, cholesterol and even weight. Recognized as the digital leader in preventive heart health, Hello Heart is trusted by more than 130 leading Fortune 500 and government employers, national health plans, and labor organizations. Founded in 2013, Hello Heart has raised more than $138 million from top venture firms and is a best-in-class solution on the American Heart Association's Innovators' Network and CVS Health Point Solutions Management platform. Visit ****************** for more information.
About the Role:
Hello Heart is seeking an exceptional, versatile strategy Director to lead our most complex and business-critical opportunities. You'll act as an owner-operator: jumping into ambiguous challenges, designing solutions, and driving outcomes that accelerate growth. Whether it's unlocking new markets, creating commercial strategies for new product lines, or scaling operational infrastructure, you'll own high-impact initiatives from zero to one.
Key Responsibilities:
Drive end-to-end execution of high-impact initiatives from problem definition through implementation. Build clear project plans, coordinate stakeholders, and deliver measurable outcomes.
Go deep into high-impact strategic challenges such as unlocking new markets, expanding within existing ones, or commercializing new product lines.
Own the analytics behind the initiative you're leading in collaboration with finance, product, and go-to-market teams (e.g. market sizing, policy analysis, forecasting, and pricing)
Break down highly complex, ambiguous business problems into structured components. Develop clear, actionable recommendations and lead the business through solution design and decision-making.
Define success upfront. Establish and track KPIs and OKRs that are tied to the specific problem at hand. Build tools and processes to monitor progress and drive accountability.
Operate as the owner of your initiative - driving it from strategy to execution with tight coordination, structured communication, and clear deliverables.
Qualifications:
Advanced degree (Master's or MBA) required
7+ years of experience and experience in management consulting consulting or corporate strategy
Demonstrated ability to independently lead cross-functional initiatives from zero to one and push through ambiguity to drive results.
Highly analytical and strong critical thinking, able to break down a complex problem into manageable pieces and generate actionable insights
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to present complex information in a clear and concise manner
Growth mindset and flexibility is a must. Comfortable jumping into unfamiliar domains
Bias toward action, urgency, and taking full responsibility for delivering outcomes
Experience working with or in a startup environment
The US base salary range for this full-time position is $175,000.00 to $220,000.00. Salary ranges are determined by role and level. Compensation is determined by additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Please note that the compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the annual salary and bonus only, and do not include equity or benefits.
Hello Heart has a positive, diverse, and supportive culture - we look for people who are collaborative, creative, and courageous. Oh, and if you want to see some recent evidence of the fun things we do at Hello Heart, check out our Instagram page.
$175k-220k yearly Auto-Apply 19d ago
Strategic Initiatives, Clover Care Services
Clover Health
Remote director, special projects job
The Clover Care Services organization delivers proactive support and care to our members through our clinical Clover Home Care teams, and quality improvement services to our aligned providers through our practice engagement team. Clover has built one of the most proactive, data-driven health care services platforms and is excited about how technology impacts our ability to bring transformative results to both patients and providers.
The Strategic Initiatives Manager within Clover Care Services will support the Clover Care Services leadership team, driving cross-functional initiatives that improve the experience, efficiency, and performance of our internal teams and external providers.
The Strategic Initiatives Manager works across clinical, operational, and product teams to stand up scalable systems that strengthen business performance, optimize workflows, and ultimately drive operational excellence. They bring clarity, accountability, and structure to high-priority projects that directly enable Clover to deliver better outcomes for our members and provider partners. This is a highly visible, impact-oriented role, working at the intersection of strategy, execution, and operations.
As a Strategic Initiatives Manager you will:
Partner closely with the leadership team of Clover Care Services, including the CEO, to design and execute critical healthcare priorities across provider and clinical performance optimization, operational improvement, and new capability launches. This role requires a strong understanding of the healthcare ecosystem, including Medicare Advantage, provider engagement, and care delivery models, as well as end-to-end ownership of initiatives from design through implementation and performance tracking.
Translate high-level strategic objectives into actionable project plans with clear milestones, owners, and measurable outcomes.
Develop and refine processes, tools, playbooks, and reporting frameworks that support effective cross-functional collaboration and sustainable growth.
Collaborate with teams across Care Delivery, Provider Engagement, Growth, Clinical Operations, Analytics, and Product to ensure initiatives are built for long term success.
Define success metrics, track performance, identify trends, and present insights to leadership to guide decision-making.
Anticipate challenges and proactively design systems or interventions to maintain executional momentum.
Success in this role looks like:
First 90 Days:
Deeply understand Clover's business model, operational systems, and data infrastructure. Build relationships with key internal stakeholders and begin first strategic projects.
First 6 Months:
Lead multiple cross-functional projects that improve team efficiency or provider experience. Stand up at least one new scalable system or process that streamlines operations.
First Year:
Demonstrate measurable impact on key business metrics such as provider satisfaction, quality performance, or workflow efficiency. Serve as a trusted operational leader and strategic partner within Clover Care Services.
You should get in touch if:
You've had 3-10 years of experience at a top-tier consulting firm (e.g., McKinsey, Bain, BCG) focused on the healthcare sector, in BizOps at a health tech company, or in a high-trust internal strategy role at a leading healthcare entity.
You thrive in ambiguous, cross-functional environments and can move initiatives from concept to execution.
You are structured, analytical, and outcome-oriented, bringing a "roll-up-your-sleeves" doer mentality to balance strategic thinking with hands-on execution.
You lead independently but partner well cross-functionally, building strong relationships to drive alignment across diverse teams and stakeholders.
You thrive in a fast paced, dynamic environment, where no two days are the same, and numerous projects are ongoing simultaneously.
You lead through clarity, collaboration, and accountability.
You have strong analytical skills, including advanced MS Excel and Google Sheets skills.
About Clover: We are reinventing health insurance by combining the power of data with human empathy to keep our members healthier. We believe the healthcare system is broken, so we've created custom software and analytics to empower our clinical staff to intervene and provide personalized care to the people who need it most.
We always put our members first, and our success as a team is measured by the quality of life of the people we serve. Those who work at Clover are passionate and mission-driven individuals with diverse areas of expertise, working together to solve the most complicated problem in the world: healthcare.
From Clover's inception, Diversity & Inclusion have always been key to our success. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and our employees are people with different strengths, experiences and backgrounds, who share a passion for improving people's lives. Diversity not only includes race and gender identity, but also age, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, religion and many other parts of one's identity. All of our employee's points of view are key to our success, and inclusion is everyone's responsibility.
Benefits Overview:
Financial Well-Being: Our commitment to attracting and retaining top talent begins with a competitive base salary and equity opportunities. Additionally, we offer a performance-based bonus program, 401k matching, and regular compensation reviews to recognize and reward exceptional contributions.
Physical Well-Being: We prioritize the health and well-being of our employees and their families by providing comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage. Your health matters to us, and we invest in ensuring you have access to quality healthcare.
Mental Well-Being: We understand the importance of mental health in fostering productivity and maintaining work-life balance. To support this, we offer initiatives such as No-Meeting Fridays, monthly company holidays, access to mental health resources, and a generous flexible time-off policy. Additionally, we embrace a remote-first culture that supports collaboration and flexibility, allowing our team members to thrive from any location.
Professional Development: Developing internal talent is a priority for Clover. We offer learning programs, mentorship, professional development funding, and regular performance feedback and reviews.
Additional Perks:
Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) offering discounted equity opportunities
Reimbursement for office setup expenses
Monthly cell phone & internet stipend
Remote-first culture, enabling collaboration with global teams
Paid parental leave for all new parents
And much more!
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Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
We are an E-Verify company.
A reasonable estimate of the base salary range for this role is $150,000 to $170,000. Final pay is based on several factors including but not limited to internal equity, market data, and the applicant's education, work experience, certifications, etc.
$150k-170k yearly Auto-Apply 13d ago
Director - Strategic Initiatives
MWI Animal Health
Remote director, special projects job
Our team members are at the heart of everything we do. At Cencora, we are united in our responsibility to create healthier futures, and every person here is essential to us being able to deliver on that purpose. If you want to make a difference at the center of health, come join our innovative company and help us improve the lives of people and animals everywhere. Apply today!
Job Details
Summary:
Responsible for the development and improvement of commercial processes and support affecting both internal and external initiatives as defined by Sales leadership. This role develops, implements, improves and maintains policies, processes, workflows and escalation protocols to ensure consistent, high quality execution of all commercial activities. The incumbent collaborates with multiple cross-functional departments and associates in response to the desired evolution of Go-To-Market Strategy within assigned business unit; targeting actions essential to maintaining favorable outcomes related to financial performance, operational excellence, and customer experience.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
Manages assigned internal projects targeting improved performance, expanded relevance and delivery of organizational goals and commitments
Participates and supports external business development and customer development initiatives as needed
Key owner for ensuring effective information exchange and workflows exist across departments and functions ensuring targeted timelines and milestones are consistently met
Leads or collaborates on efforts to explore and implement streamlined and/or automated workflows and processes between sales and other departments; striving to improve efficiency, productivity and overall responsiveness
Supports the planning and management of business pilots and proof of concepts as part of Sales' growth strategy
Needs to be able to understand and apply industry-wide trends; including regulatory, technology, and distribution channel, and modify plans and actions accordingly
Identifies and implements continuous improvement efforts to aid improving the quality of sales effectiveness and consistency of sales execution efforts
Coordinates with other departments and functions to ensure Sales has the right tools, technology and strategy to achieve targeted goals
May serve on cross functional projects as requested to lead in the representation of the business unit
Acts as a Key Subject Matter Expert (SME) as it relates to interacting with other departments and business units; assisting in educating other teams regarding the unique nuances of assigned business unit
Performs related duties as assigned
Required Skills and Qualifications:
Requires broad based experience in large complex organizations with responsibility for key functional operations such as business administration, accounting, sales, marketing, computer sciences or similar vocations generally obtained through completion of a four-year bachelor's degree program.
Requires a minimum of ten (10) years of progressive responsibility in the areas of sales, support and/or operations; and demonstrated ability to effectively manage medium to large-scale change and improvement initiatives
SAP and Salesforce.com experience strongly preferred
Ability to exercise independent judgment and creative problem-solving techniques in a complex highly matrixed environment
Strong leadership, influencing, and collaboration skills necessary to navigate broadly across a multitude of internal departments and organizational levels
Thorough knowledge and understanding of business principles, processes and technology
Ability to define, implement, and maintain processes, protocols, and standards to drive performance and execution
Excellent organizational skills; attention to detail, and strong project management skills
Ability to execute sizeable projects from vision through implementation
Thorough knowledge of the end-to-end commercial process; including both internal and customer key priorities and critical success factors
Strong analytical, conceptual and problem-solving skills to evaluate business problems and apply knowledge to identify appropriate solutions
Solid teamwork and interpersonal skills
Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
Thorough knowledge of ABC policies, programs & services; solid understanding of ABCs business segments - retail, health systems, alternate care and group purchasing organizations
What Cencora offers
We provide compensation, benefits, and resources that enable a highly inclusive culture and support our team members' ability to live with purpose every day. In addition to traditional offerings like medical, dental, and vision care, we also provide a comprehensive suite of benefits that focus on the physical, emotional, financial, and social aspects of wellness. This encompasses support for working families, which may include backup dependent care, adoption assistance, infertility coverage, family building support, behavioral health solutions, paid parental leave, and paid caregiver leave. To encourage your personal growth, we also offer a variety of training programs, professional development resources, and opportunities to participate in mentorship programs, employee resource groups, volunteer activities, and much more. For details, visit **************************************
Full time Salary Range*$100,700 - 155,100
*This Salary Range reflects a National Average for this job. The actual range may vary based on your locale. Ranges in Colorado/California/Washington/New York/Hawaii/Vermont/Minnesota/Massachusetts/Illinois State-specific locations may be up to 10% lower than the minimum salary range, and 12% higher than the maximum salary range.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Cencora is committed to providing equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or membership in any other class protected by federal, state or local law.
The company's continued success depends on the full and effective utilization of qualified individuals. Therefore, harassment is prohibited and all matters related to recruiting, training, compensation, benefits, promotions and transfers comply with equal opportunity principles and are non-discriminatory.
Cencora is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities during the employment process which are consistent with legal requirements. If you wish to request an accommodation while seeking employment, please call ************ or email ****************. We will make accommodation determinations on a request-by-request basis. Messages and emails regarding anything other than accommodations requests will not be returned
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$100.7k-155.1k yearly Auto-Apply 10d ago
Director, Strategic Initiatives (Accounting and Finance)
Education Authority 3.8
Remote director, special projects job
ABOUT ALLIANCE COLLEGE-READY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Alliance College-Ready Public Schools is one of the largest and most successful nonprofit public charter school networks in the nation, operating 26 high-performing, middle and high schools that educate nearly 13,000 scholars who make up the heart of Los Angeles' Latinx, Black, and recent immigrant communities. Alliance schools have been recognized as among the best in the nation by
U.S. News & World Report
,
Newsweek
, the U.S. Department of Education, and the California Department of Education. Since opening our first school in 2004, 95% of Alliance scholars have graduated from high school. We strive to uplift our scholars and their communities by fostering unparalleled educational opportunities that encourage scholarly thought, resilient learning, powerful communication, mind-body wellness, and community advocacy. To learn more, visit *******************
ROLE SUMMARY
The Director, Strategic Initiatives (DSI) provides direct support to the Chief Financial Officer in ensuring that Alliance's Accounting and Finance Team provides high-value services and supports to our schools and meets the requirements of authorizers, funders, lenders, and other external parties. Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, the DSI is responsible for leading and implementing key initiatives across the Accounting and Finance Team. The DSI works closely with the Accounting and Finance Leadership Team and the Executive Cabinet, and acts as a point of contact between organization leadership, department team members, and other stakeholders. The ideal candidate for this position will be a strong project manager with a proven track record in navigating complex, multi-level challenges, an ability to manage myriad stakeholder relationships, and an aptitude for identifying and addressing diverse needs. This is an outstanding opportunity for an experienced professional to take a leadership role in helping Alliance achieve our mission of ensuring equity and excellence for students in Los Angeles.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES
Project Management
Manage and lead key strategic projects in collaboration with the Chief Financial Officer, and work closely with the Chief Financial Officer and other team leaders to support Alliance's organizational priority initiatives.
Project manage cross-functional work, especially those requiring rapid-response or other issue resolution; develop project plans and conduct data analyses.
Perform analysis and strategic consultation on Accounting and Finance-related issues impacting the organization. Prepare briefings, memos, or presentations to communicate findings.
Work with the Accounting and Finance Leadership Team to codify critical processes and train department team members to execute independently.
Coordinate meetings and interviews, and other tasks related to the recruitment of new team members.
Ensure clear and timely communications related to team projects and initiatives, and internal/external deadlines are included in appropriate communications tools, including the weekly Operations, Principal, and Home Office Newsletters.
Manage consultant relationships, as needed.
Leadership and Advising
Serve as a strategic advisor to the Chief Financial Officer on cross-departmental projects, process improvement, and problem-solving.
Support the Accounting and Finance Leadership Team through facilitation of regular meetings, management of performance against the network-wide priorities, Accounting and Finance Team goals, development and monitoring of multi-year goals and objectives, and management of follow-ups to key actions and decisions.
Lead the planning and work in close partnership with the Associate, Accounting and Finance, to provide logistical support for monthly Accounting and Finance Team meetings, annual outings/retreats, and other critical meetings. This includes shaping the content; developing agendas, memos, presentation decks, facilitation notes, and communications to participants; facilitating select activities; and managing follow-up to key actions and decisions.
Work with the Chief Financial Officer to set a vision for and implement approaches to enhance and strengthen team culture.
Serve as a member of the Accounting and Finance Leadership Team.
Provide direct supervisory support to the Associate, Accounting and Finance.
Perform other duties as assigned.
THE IDEAL CANDIDATES WILL HAVE
Commitment to Alliance's core beliefs and mission.
Ability to manage myriad relationships, facilitate collaboration across functional departments, and provide counsel to senior leaders.
Strong analytical and systems thinking are necessary to interpret data to inform goals and strategy, as well as build or strengthen infrastructure.
Aptitude for strategic thinking with an understanding of the impact that different approaches have on team and organizational culture and performance.
Proven ability to navigate complex issues and drive strong performance results.
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
Proficient use of Microsoft Office and Google-based applications and other business and project management software.
Entrepreneurial spirit to thrive in a fast-paced, fluctuating, and achievement-oriented environment.
Willingness to go above and beyond to contribute to the success of a dynamic team committed to a new future for urban education.
An advanced degree in business, public policy, finance, or a related discipline is preferred.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
At least 4 years of relevant, progressive professional work experience and a Bachelor's Degree or higher from an accredited college or university, OR at least 6 years of relevant, progressive professional work experience and a high school diploma or equivalent (e.g., GED).
Proven track record of effective leadership and ability to navigate complex issues and drive strong performance results.
Strong project management and data analysis skills with the ability to efficiently manage multiple projects and deadlines, work across departments and functions, and translate strategies from plans to action.
WORK LOCATION
This position is remote and will work virtually in the greater Los Angeles area, with travel to school sites once public health conditions allow. The successful candidate will be given a $400 work-from-home set-up allowance and receive a monthly stipend of $100.
BENEFITS
In alignment with our commitment to equity for our scholars, Alliance is committed to equity and transparency for our team and offers competitive salaries commensurate with experience as well as generous retirement and health benefits. This position is exempt.
Relocation: Individuals residing outside of the Greater Los Angeles area are eligible for a relocation bonus of $5,000 for individuals and $7,500 for new staff with families/partners.
Health Insurance: Medical, dental, and vision plan options that are covered at 100% of monthly premiums for individual employees and at least $1,000 per month towards medical family plan premiums. Please click HERE for more information on health insurance.
Retirement: Alliance Home Office employees are eligible for a retirement allowance equal to 7.5% of their regular yearly earnings. Please click HERE for more information on retirement.
Paid Leave: Regular full-time 12-month employees receive 8.5 weeks of vacation and paid time off. Full-time employees accrue 3 weeks of flexible paid time off per year and receive 27 other paid holidays as part of our network calendar.
Professional Development: At Alliance, we believe in supporting staff growth and development. Home Office staff are allocated $500 per year for professional development expenses.
COMPENSATION
$100,000.00 - $140,500.00
APPLICATION PROCESS
Interested candidates should submit an application. Please note that only candidates who are selected for an interview will be contacted.
Unfortunately, we are not able to sponsor or support applicants on visas at this time or in the foreseeable future.
DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION
Alliance College-Ready Public Schools is dedicated to fostering an inclusive, anti-racist, pro-Black community that celebrates diversity, equity, and the unique identities of all scholars and staff. Nearly two-thirds of our teachers and administrators identify as people of color, reinforcing our commitment to representation and the power of diverse role models. We recognize the richness of the cultures and communities we serve, and we believe that embracing and empowering these identities is essential to the success and pride of our scholars. Working at Alliance means joining a movement to drive transformative change, nurture resilience, and build lifelong, meaningful connections with scholars and their communities.
Champion Alliance's Anti-Racist, Pro-Black Mission: The strongest candidates will bring a commitment to Alliance's mission of building an anti-racist, pro-Black community that prioritizes the success and well-being of Black and Brown scholars. Candidates should have a passion for promoting equity through anti-racist, student-centered teaching practices that celebrate racial and cultural identities. This role is rooted in service to systemically underserved communities in Los Angeles, helping scholars graduate “college-ready” with pride in who they are.
This is subject to change at any time based on the evolving needs of the organization.
Alliance College-Ready Public Schools are tuition-free public charter schools that do not discriminate against any scholar, parent, community member, or staff member based on actual or perceived ancestry, age, color, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, nationality, race or ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics.
Alliance College-Ready Public Schools requires that all team members be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 for the safety of our students, family, and staff. Team members may apply to seek a medical exemption. Regardless of your current vaccination status, our team can advise you on how to fulfill this important requirement so that you can start the position in a timely way.
Research shows that while men apply to jobs when they meet an average of 60% of the requirements, women and other underrepresented people tend to only apply when they match every criterion. If you think you meet some of the qualifications, but don't necessarily check every box in the job description, we encourage you to still apply. If you have questions contact the Staffing Team at
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$100k-140.5k yearly Auto-Apply 41d ago
Director, Product Innovation Initiatives
SKE Risepoint
Remote director, special projects job
Risepoint is an education technology company that provides world-class support and trusted expertise to more than 100 universities and colleges. We primarily work with regional universities, helping them develop and grow their high-ROI, workforce-focused online degree programs in critical areas such as nursing, teaching, business, and public service. Risepoint is dedicated to increasing access to affordable education so that more students, especially working adults, can improve their careers and meet employer and community needs.
The Product Innovation team supports the strategy and design of innovative learning solutions at the intersection of higher education, alternative credentials, employer markets and workforce development. This role works across all teams - market research, product marketing and other Risepoint units - to identify, design and grow scalable, skills-based, and career-connected learning solutions.
Job Summary
We are seeking a Director, Product Innovation Initiatives to join our Product Innovation team and play a key role in driving growth across our university partner portfolios. This role sits at the intersection of market insight, product strategy, and go-to-market execution, helping shape decisions about what programs we develop next and how we successfully bring them to market.
In this role, you will turn market intelligence, competitive insights, partner goals, and portfolio performance into partner-ready recommendations, including business cases, narratives, and go-to-market and launch plans. Reporting to the Senior Director of Product Marketing and Innovation, you will work closely with cross-functional teams and directly with university and employer partners to bring high-impact, workforce-relevant offerings to life-driving meaningful outcomes for both Risepoint and the partners we serve.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
Portfolio & Program Execution:
Prepare executive- and partner-ready presentations, reports, and briefs that clearly communicate recommendations, rationale, and expected outcomes for new programs and product innovations to internal stakeholders and external partners using data and a consultative approach.
Support the design and execution of trial initiatives (MVPs, pilots) to validate new concepts, applying best practices and defined success criteria. Develop clear partner narratives that support alignment, decision-making, and launch readiness
Conduct partner-specific portfolio analysis to assess performance, market fit and competitive positioning and identity execution opportunities leveraging market research outputs and/or expertise.
Translate product design into actionable go-to-market plans, including business cases, revenue projections, and prioritization frameworks.
Market and Product Intelligence
Build and maintain a systematic approach for monitoring market trends, competitor offerings, and emerging innovations across higher education and workforce development. Leverage insights to recommend programs approaches and adjustments.
Conduct partner-specific portfolio analyses to assess program performance, market fit and competitive positioning to inform program and portfolio plans.
Leverage market research outputs and other forms of intelligence and data to surface growth opportunities aligned to the approved portfolio direction.
Go-to-Market Planning & Activation
Collaborate with internal teams (central marketing, sales, and academic services) to define go-to-market plans and activation for new and optimized portfolios.
Translate product and portfolio direction into actionable go-to-market materials by providing data, audience insights and positioning analysis for the use in positioning, messaging, and value propositions that resonate with partners and learners.
Coordinate with cross-functional leaders to ensure smooth handoff from recommendations to launch to activation.
Define and monitor KPIs for new launches and PPO-driven initiatives, providing leadership with regular reporting.
Provide regular reporting on performance, outcomes, and learnings to inform adjustments and future execution efforts.
Capture insights from pilots, launches, and portfolio performance to improve future program execution and recommendations.
Additional Position Responsibilities
Perform in accordance with Risepoint Policies
Perform other duties as assigned
Travel Required
Yes
QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum of 7 years experience in product marketing, strategy consulting, product strategy, or higher education/workforce development.
Experience working with product design and innovation for a particular learning market such as higher edu and in T&D for industry.
Knowledge higher ed, workforce education, adult learning markets
Skills/Knowledge/Abilities
Demonstrated ability to navigate ambiguity and apply systems thinking, design thinking, and agile methodologies to new product challenges.
Strong consultative, communication, and influence skills across stakeholder groups.
Substantive understanding of a wide range and breadth of the market of higher education, training and development trends, the market of talent, workforce and edtech trends.
Experience with higher education and/ or skills-based learning markets and/ or workforce development and learning
Experience in GTM strategy, product positioning, cross-functional activation
Highly organized project management skills
Ability to connect academic programming with learning design and talent development needs of the workforce and regional employer partners
Demonstrated success in consulting style engagements
Risepoint is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an equitable environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable state or federal laws.
Risepoint is an equal-opportunity employer and supports a diverse and inclusive workforce.
$87k-139k yearly est. Auto-Apply 12d ago
Strategic Initiatives Director
Protect Life Michigan
Remote director, special projects job
About the role
The Strategic Initiatives Director advances the mission of Protect Life Michigan (PLM) by leading the Strategic Initiatives (SI) Department, ensuring strong leadership, management, and accountability, and executing organization-wide innovation through the implementation of high-impact initiatives. This role owns PLM's agile methodology, ensuring it is used effectively within the SI Team and across the entire organization. The Strategic Initiatives Director oversees all SI projects, leads the solution-design process for major initiatives, and assists in resolving organizational roadblocks that hinder the team's ability to achieve its goals. The Strategic Initiatives Director reports to the Senior Director of Strategic Execution.
What you'll do
Leadership, Management and Accountability
Provide strong leadership, management and accountability to the Strategic Initiatives Managers
Lead the SI Department with clear expectations, coaching, accountability and regular 1:1's
Conduct bi-annual performance reviews and support team members' professional development
Uphold PLM's culture and values within the SI team
Agile Methodology Ownership
Own the implementation, consistency and improvement of Agile Methodology across PLM
Ensure the SI team uses agile practices (planning meetings, sprint cycles, huddles, reviews, etc.) effectively
Train, coach and support other departments to adopt appropriate agile processes, as needed
Strategic Direction and Project Leadership
Lead the creation and prioritization of the SI project slate, in collaboration with the Senior Director of Strategic Execution
Maintain a high-level view of all SI Initiatives, identifying risks and removing obstacles
Serve as a core member of PLM's Leadership Team:
Participate in strategic planning rhythms
Assist in setting organizational short and long-term goals
Represent the SI department in cross-departmental planning, discussions and decision-making
Aid Strategic Initiative Managers in setting project scopes, deliverables, timelines and success metrics.
Ensure project outputs are high-quality, cohesive and aligned with organizational strategy
Manage departmental resources, timelines and budget
Qualifications
Commitment to the pro-life movement and the mission of Protect Life Michigan
Positive, mission-minded approach to support-raising; Prior support raising experience preferred
Management experience strongly preferred, especially supervising managers or multiple staff
Experience in project leadership, innovation or strategic planning
Agile project management experience strongly preferred
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong problem-solving, strategic thinking and solution-design abilities
Ability to work collaboratively across teams in a dynamic environment
A self-starter with the ability to work independently and lead effectively
Valid driver's license and ability to travel throughout Michigan
Flexible work schedule
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and/or Google Suite
Salary/Benefits
Salary and benefits are determined by the needs of the individual, commensurate with education and experience. Benefits include:
After completing 1 year of work, eligibility for employer-matched Simple IRA.
Ample professional development opportunities.
Protect Life Michigan is a support-raising organization. The salary and all expenses associated with this position will be fundraised by the candidate. Protect Life Michigan will provide excellent training and coaching in order to help the candidate reach full support and will pay the candidate while they raise support. We have an excellent track record of helping job candidates reach full support: 85% of our candidates have reached full support within 2-3 months.
You will complete support raising prep work over the first 1-3 weeks, then you will attend a support raising bootcamp around week 4 of your employment with PLM. Subsequently, you will spend the next 6-13 weeks support raising before beginning your job duties.
All applicants must be supportive of this approach and open to engaging in it.
Ample paid vacation time, holidays, and sick days.
Semi-flexible schedule to be set with the employee and supervisor
Dependent Care Reimbursement Program for childcare and/or babysitting costs
Ability to work from home.
$81k-131k yearly est. 35d ago
Business Operations Director - Transformation & Strategic Initiatives
JPMC
Director, special projects job in Columbus, OH
Join a premier global financial institution and help shape the future of operations. As a key member of our leadership team, you will drive impactful change and deliver innovative solutions. Collaborate with senior leaders and cross-functional partners to set a bold vision for operational excellence. Inspire high-performing teams and foster a culture of continuous improvement. Make a lasting impact on our customers, employees, and business outcomes.
As a Business Operations Director - Transformation & Strategic Initiatives at JPMorgan Chase within the Consumer & Community Banking Operations team, you will define and execute a multi-year transformation roadmap. You will leverage industry best practices and emerging technologies to deliver end-to-end improvements in customer and employee experiences. This role requires strong collaboration with senior leadership, business partners, and external advisors. You will ensure alignment with strategic objectives and deliver measurable wins along the way. The position is based in Columbus, OH; Wilmington, DE; Indianapolis, IN; Heathrow, FL; or Tampa, FL.
You will serve as a thought leader in operations, bringing expertise in large-scale change initiatives and consulting or advisory roles. The role involves championing a culture of innovation, agility, and continuous improvement. You will oversee operational risk identification and mitigation, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. The successful candidate will inspire and mentor teams, fostering collaboration and high performance. This is an opportunity to drive transformation at scale and influence the strategic direction of our operations function.
Job Responsibilities
Define and communicate a compelling vision for the future of operations, aligned with organizational goals and industry trends.
Lead the design and delivery of large-scale transformation programs to enhance efficiency, customer experience, and risk management.
Build and maintain strong relationships with senior leadership, business partners, and external advisors to ensure alignment and successful execution.
Champion a culture of innovation, agility, and continuous improvement using structured change management methodologies.
Oversee the identification and mitigation of operational risks, ensuring robust controls and regulatory compliance.
Inspire, mentor, and develop high-performing teams, fostering an open and collaborative culture.
Develop and present robust business cases for strategic initiatives.
Manage multiple priorities and deliver results under tight deadlines.
Leverage data, technology, and process reengineering to drive operational improvements.
Monitor progress and measure outcomes to ensure sustained results.
Serve as a trusted advisor to stakeholders at all levels.
Required Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills
Several years experience as an Executive Director or similar external position
Minimum of 10 years of experience in operations and/or technology, ideally in consumer banking.
Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Operations Management, or a related field.
Proven track record of leading complex, cross-functional initiatives in a highly regulated environment.
Experience in consulting or advisory roles, with demonstrated ability to influence at the executive level.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver results under tight deadlines.
Experience with structured change management methodologies (e.g., Prosci ADKAR).
Ability to develop and present robust business cases.
Strong stakeholder engagement skills and team leadership and talent development.
Preferred Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills
Strong understanding of consumer banking operations and technology.
MBA or advanced degree preferred.
Experience with data-driven transformation initiatives.
Familiarity with industry best practices in operational excellence.
Ability to foster a culture of innovation and continuous improvement.
Experience working with external advisors and consultants.
Title: Project Manager SpecialProjects Group Direct Hire / Full Time Our client, a leading construction firm in ColumbusOH, has an immediate need for a Project Manager in their SpecialProjects Division. The Project Manager will actively manage all aspects of one or more construction projects from beginning to end.
Essential Job Functions:
1. Perform set-up and maintenance of those aspects of construction project management which include the planning, directing pre-award meetings, purchasing, writing contracts, scheduling and budgeting necessary prior to the start of the project.
2. Manage the planning and scheduling functions which provide for the development of an overall project schedule, the establishment of project milestone dates, and the development of project standards and/or regulations.
3. Participate in the necessary expediting to ensure the proper and timely delivery of shop drawings and submittals, requests for information, construction materials, labor requirements, change order pricing and related approvals.
4. Review and give approval when appropriate to contractor and material supplier invoices, company invoices, change order pricing information,project budgets and billing utilizing a standard cost code system.
5. Coordinate activities with the Accounting and Estimating departments and the company personnel assigned supervisory and/or support responsibilities.
6. Establish and maintain the flow of information and positive working relationships with subcontractors, customers, material suppliers and other internal and external individuals having an interest in the success of the project.
7. Participates in, directs the flow of, and prepare minutes on regular job meetings held with representatives of the Owner, subcontractors, architects and related individuals.
8. Work with the Project Superintendent to ensure that the project is constructed and completed according to schedule and within quality expectations.
9. Provide close-out documents, including warranties, guarantees, punch-lists and other related documents at project conclusion.
10. Enter and maintain data for subcontractors and P.O.s on the CMiC Software throughout the buyout/awards and on an as-needed basis and keep Superintendents informed of changes.
11. Provide projections of Project Costs versus Estimated Cost's and produce fee reports.
12. When required lead design build efforts for given specific project. This would include leading the design build architect, engineers and designers to meet client expectations.
13. Provide leadership and guidance for Assistant Project managers and Project Engineers.
14. Set up project folders for Project Superintendent in ensure the Superintendent has all project related information i.e. directory, schedule, phase codes, copy of bid information and copies of subcontractor proposals.
15. Maintain work area(s) according to company housekeeping standards and maintain professional appearance.
16. Participate and contribute in project presentations and interviews.
EDUCATION
Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management or Civil Engineering, or equivalent.
EXPERIENCE
Ten years plus of practical experience in the construction industry, with five to six years' experience in a project management or conceptual estimating position required.
SKILLS
• Ability to influence and persuade to achieve desired outcomes.
• Strong analytical, problem solving, and negotiation skills.
• Ability to communicate (orally and in writing) in a professional manner when dealing with employees, vendors and company contacts.
• Willingness to travel.
• Excellent organizational, planning, and prioritization skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Competent computer skills to perform essential functions listed above.
• Ability to listen to the needs of the prospect and analyze means and methods to resolve those needs in a professional and economical manner.
$68k-94k yearly est. 60d+ ago
Director, Celebrity Fundraising
Make-A-Wish America
Remote director, special projects job
Who We Are:
Our vision is to grant the wish of every eligible child. Through our mission, we are uniting communities to grant life-changing wishes. As the world's largest wish-granting organization, we strive to create a sense of community and an environment where we warmly embrace our wish families, volunteers, and colleagues.
Joining Make-A-Wish means becoming part of a mission that believes in the power of a wish.
Location:
Remote positions are open to applicants based anywhere in the continental U.S. Hybrid positions are open to applicants based in the Phoenix, Arizona area.
Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We do not sponsor employment visas or other immigration processes to attain or maintain employment eligibility.
Position Summary:
This position will be responsible for leading and growing the enterprise-wide celebrity fundraising strategy for Make-A-Wish. This includes aligning all aspects of the philanthropy journey with Make-A-Wish for celebrities, athletes, and the entertainment and sports industry. The Director will lead efforts in prospecting, engaging, and connecting stakeholders throughout the celebrity-giving journey and will be responsible for an annual revenue goal.
Knowledge and Abilities:
Experience as a talent agent/manager/handler or celebrity liaison for a high-profile organization
Ability to steward relationships for high profile talent
Excellent relationship building, interpersonal and networking skills with ability to engage effectively with individuals and to follow through on actions
Experience dealing with a wide variety of stakeholders and resolving challenging situations
Ability to partner across teams in understanding key needs, prioritizing, taking action to achieve results.
Proven ability to envision and develop a strategic plan; self-starter who can see the big picture while executing programs and delivering results
Demonstrated experience in leading complex projects and collaborating with cross functional teams in prioritizing outcomes and achieving results
Proven ability to generate revenue and awareness for an organization
Demonstrated innovation to drive achievement of strategic goals and organizational growth
Duties & Responsibilities:
Develop long-term Make-A-Wish celebrity engagement in philanthropy: identify objectives, goals, strategies and measures to successfully drive key marketing metrics and deliver revenue target
Manage pipeline of fundraising opportunities to ensure celebrities are engaged appropriately (considering fit, timing, etc.)
Develop briefs and objectives for celebrities in conjunction with teams across the enterprise, considering highest and best use of time of resources
Build and manage relationships with a targeted fundraising portfolio of celebrity supporters as agreed upon with Director, Entertainment & Sports and team to ensure year over year growth of fundraising and wish granting support
Create and implement framework and guiding principles to navigate and prioritize celebrity-related requests from internal teams in partnership with key stakeholders
Manage recognition and stewardship strategies for the Entertainment Marketing-managed celebrity portfolio, ensuring timely and meaningful acknowledgment, in coordination with donor care team.
Represent Make-A-Wish at key events and activations involving celebrity supporters, providing high-touch relationship management, ensuring exceptional partner experience, and advancing engagement opportunities that drive mission and revenue goals.
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Non-Profit Management, Marketing, Communication, Business or related field required.
Minimum of 7-10 years of experience, with 5+ years working in or with the Entertainment & Sports industry
Experience in non-profit PR, marketing or fundraising
Strong management experience and interpersonal skills with volunteers, donors, and executive team members.
Strong knowledge of Customer Relationship Management (CRM), Salesforce Experience preferred
Working Environment:
Ability to thrive in a remote environment.
Some travel required, up to 10%.
May occasionally require work outside of the traditional Monday through Friday work week. This includes weekends and early evening weeknights.
This Role's Hiring Range$115,000-$133,000 USD
What We Offer:
Benefits
Comprehensive benefit package, effective day 1: Medical, Vision*, Dental*, Wellness
Competitive compensation with annual incentive potential
Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account Options
Health Reimbursement Account fully funded by Make-A-Wish America
Short Term Disability*, Long Term Disability* and Life Insurance
Additional Insurance Plans: Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Pet Insurance through Figo
401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with 5% match after one year of service
Eligibility for student loan forgiveness through the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
The organization will send a laptop, 24” monitor, and a docking station/adaptor to new hires
Time Off
Up to 15 PTO days
10 Sick Days
11 Paid Holidays
2 Volunteer Days after one year of service
2 Personal Days accrued annually
Parental Leave
Also...
Employee Awards and Recognition Programs
Individual and Leadership Development
Discounts and special offers for theme parks, events, hotels, concerts, and movie tickets
*Monthly premiums paid for the employee for vision, dental, and short/long term disability.
$115k-133k yearly Auto-Apply 48d ago
Business Operations Director - Transformation & Strategic Initiatives
Jpmorganchase 4.8
Director, special projects job in Columbus, OH
Join a premier global financial institution and help shape the future of operations. As a key member of our leadership team, you will drive impactful change and deliver innovative solutions. Collaborate with senior leaders and cross-functional partners to set a bold vision for operational excellence. Inspire high-performing teams and foster a culture of continuous improvement. Make a lasting impact on our customers, employees, and business outcomes.
As a Business Operations Director - Transformation & Strategic Initiatives at JPMorgan Chase within the Consumer & Community Banking Operations team, you will define and execute a multi-year transformation roadmap. You will leverage industry best practices and emerging technologies to deliver end-to-end improvements in customer and employee experiences. This role requires strong collaboration with senior leadership, business partners, and external advisors. You will ensure alignment with strategic objectives and deliver measurable wins along the way. The position is based in Columbus, OH; Wilmington, DE; Indianapolis, IN; Heathrow, FL; or Tampa, FL.
You will serve as a thought leader in operations, bringing expertise in large-scale change initiatives and consulting or advisory roles. The role involves championing a culture of innovation, agility, and continuous improvement. You will oversee operational risk identification and mitigation, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. The successful candidate will inspire and mentor teams, fostering collaboration and high performance. This is an opportunity to drive transformation at scale and influence the strategic direction of our operations function.
Job Responsibilities
Define and communicate a compelling vision for the future of operations, aligned with organizational goals and industry trends.
Lead the design and delivery of large-scale transformation programs to enhance efficiency, customer experience, and risk management.
Build and maintain strong relationships with senior leadership, business partners, and external advisors to ensure alignment and successful execution.
Champion a culture of innovation, agility, and continuous improvement using structured change management methodologies.
Oversee the identification and mitigation of operational risks, ensuring robust controls and regulatory compliance.
Inspire, mentor, and develop high-performing teams, fostering an open and collaborative culture.
Develop and present robust business cases for strategic initiatives.
Manage multiple priorities and deliver results under tight deadlines.
Leverage data, technology, and process reengineering to drive operational improvements.
Monitor progress and measure outcomes to ensure sustained results.
Serve as a trusted advisor to stakeholders at all levels.
Required Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills
Several years experience as an Executive Director or similar external position
Minimum of 10 years of experience in operations and/or technology, ideally in consumer banking.
Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Operations Management, or a related field.
Proven track record of leading complex, cross-functional initiatives in a highly regulated environment.
Experience in consulting or advisory roles, with demonstrated ability to influence at the executive level.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver results under tight deadlines.
Experience with structured change management methodologies (e.g., Prosci ADKAR).
Ability to develop and present robust business cases.
Strong stakeholder engagement skills and team leadership and talent development.
Preferred Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills
Strong understanding of consumer banking operations and technology.
MBA or advanced degree preferred.
Experience with data-driven transformation initiatives.
Familiarity with industry best practices in operational excellence.
Ability to foster a culture of innovation and continuous improvement.
Experience working with external advisors and consultants.