Division President
President/Chief Executive Officer Job In Seattle, WA
Division President - Pacific Northwest
The Division President stands at the helm of the division within the company, orchestrating the strategic direction and operational execution that aligns with the company's overarching goals. This role involves a blend of leadership, foresight, and managerial acumen to ensure the division not only meets its targets and goals but also contributes significantly to the success of the entire organization. By overseeing various departments, the Division President ensures that the division's strategies are implemented effectively, fostering innovation, efficiency, and growth. This position requires a deep understanding of the industry, the ability to navigate complex challenges, and the skill to motivate and lead a diverse team towards achieving exceptional results
Job Summary:
The Division President oversees the strategic direction, financial performance and overall operations of 200 + stores across a multi-state region. This senior executive manages the P&L, develops and implements business strategies, oversees merchandising and inventory management and ensures customer satisfaction. Strong leadership, analytical skills and experience in multi-unit retail management are essential for success in this role. The Division President will ensure that store operations are streamlined, customer-centric, and fully aligned with the company's strategic goals while fostering a culture that promotes ethical practices, customer focus and encourages individual integrity.
Essential Functions (Responsibilities & Duties of Position)
The Role:
Strategic Execution:
Strategic Leadership: Develop and execute the division's strategic plan aligned with the overall company objectives.
Oversee the development and implementation of strategic business plans to ensure the division's growth and sustainability for all periodic and quarterly reviews.
Encourage innovation and continuous improvement within the division to stay ahead in the competitive retail landscape.
Sales and Profit Growth:
Set comprehensive goals for performance and growth. Accountable for driving sales and profit growth across all retail locations by driving sales initiatives, promotional campaigns and marketing strategies to maximize revenue and market share.
Partners with their Chief Operating Officer and corporate functional leaders across the enterprise to ensure they understand the key business initiatives and to ensure the work they are doing is appropriately prioritized and aligned to achieving the stated goals.
Ensure the effective implementation of company policies, plans, methods, and programs to achieve projected sales and profitability targets.
Stay informed about market trends, competitor activities and consumer behavior to make informed business decisions.
Focus on enhancing the overall customer experience within the division, ensuring high satisfaction levels.
Financial Management:
Oversee the division's financial performance, including budgeting, forecasting and profit and loss management ensuring profitability.
Provides regular reports and analysis to the executive team on the division's performance, challenges and opportunities.
People Leadership & Development:
Provides leadership, motivation, mentoring and development to the division's management team and staff, fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture with high employee satisfaction.
Provides leadership to the Human Resources Lead, S/VPs of Operations and S/VP Merchandising and Marketing to ensure that they are continuously improving the customer and associate experience and driving key business outcomes while ensuring associate growth, compliance, and productivity across the division.
Assesses and closely monitors strengths and weaknesses of all team members and is responsible for ensuring diverse top talent is prepared for and placed in all key roles
Ensure there is an effective succession plan in place for the Division President position and other key leaders reporting to the Division President.
Cultivates a positive and inclusive work culture that empowers associates to excel in their roles, fosters collaboration, and promotes continuous learning and growth.
Implement employee engagement programs that promote retention, career growth, and a positive work environment across all retail locations.
Maintain a positive and ethical work climate that is conducive to attracting, retaining and motivating top-quality employees at all levels.
Operational Oversight:
Ensure efficient and effective day-to-day operations, including inventory management, supply chain and logistics.
Build and maintain strong relationships with vendors and suppliers to secure favorable terms and ensure a reliable supply chain.
Ensure compliance with all legal, regulatory, and corporate governance requirements applicable to the division.
Drive innovation and operational excellence within the division to improve products, services, and processes.
Position Qualifications:
The Person:
The Division President plays a pivotal role in driving the success of the retail division by combining strategic vision, financial acumen and effective leadership.
Specific requirements include:
A creator: You can see creative solutions to serve our customers.
A networker: You can develop and build extensive relationships.
A collaborator: You can work across levels and functions to get results.
A problem-solver: You find ways to get things done.
A diplomat: you work well with people with different backgrounds.
A constant customer champion: You know the customers and are committed to improving their lives.
A restless curiosity: You are always looking for a better way, seeking to understand where the consumer is headed.
A deep conviction: You have a passion for developing and increasing the value of this growing category.
15+ years of progressive leadership experience in the retail industry, with demonstrated success leading a multi-unit, multi-state P&L
Proven success in scaling programs, processes, systems, products, and people to meet objectives.
Experience presenting and influencing a diverse audience to achieve desired results.
Experience with project management (for example: planning, organizing, and managing resources to bring about the successful completion of specific project goals and objectives)
Experience leading cross-functional teams to deliver quality products and solutions.
Established track record of effectively making high judgement decisions.
Ability to travel 25% to 35%.
Ideally located, or willing to be based in the Seattle area is required.
Education:
Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Finance or a related field (MBA preferred) or equivalent and related professional experience
ABOUT US
C&S Wholesale Grocers, LLC is an industry leader in supply chain solutions and wholesale grocery supply in the United States. Founded in 1918 as a supplier to independent grocery stores, C&S now services customers of all sizes, supplying more than 7,500 independent supermarkets, chain stores, military bases and institutions with over 100,000 different products. C&S also proudly operates and supports corporate grocery stores and services independent franchisees under a chain-style model throughout the Midwest, South and Northeast. We are an engaged corporate citizen, supporting causes that positively impact our communities. C&S has established a subsidiary, 1918 Winter Street Partners, which will operate the recently announced purchase of several hundred stores that have become available due to The Kroger Co. and Albertsons Companies Inc. merger. The transaction is not final and C&S's agreement is subject to Kroger and Albertsons resolving the pending cases in court.
Work Environment
Physical Environment: Office
Temperature: Office Temperature (65F to 75F)
Noise Level: Low Noise
Schedule: Travel Required: Yes
Work Complexity: This position entails a high level of variety, difficulty, and magnitude of tasks and responsibilities.
VP - WASHINGTON
President/Chief Executive Officer Job 8 miles from Seattle
We are an established Real Estate Management Company that manages over 150 investment properties throughout Oregon and Washington and California. As a team, we accomplish objectives through integrity, leadership, communication, trust, loyalty, quality, and commitment. We are in need of a dynamic individual to manager our Office in Bellevue Washington.
Salary will also include bonuses and commissions.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following:
Participates in formulating and administering company policies and developing long range goals and objectives.
Develops and maintains relationships with company clients. Addresses any concerns the clients may have regarding the operation of their property. Helps to educate clients about industry events, news and trends.
Directs and coordinates activities of department or division for which responsibility is delegated to further attainment of goals and objectives.
Determines appropriate Regional Manager and Administrative staffing levels.
Reviews analyses of activities, costs, operations, and forecast data to determine department or division progress toward stated goals and objectives.
Confers with President and other administrative personnel to review achievements and discuss required changes in goals or objectives resulting from current status and conditions.
Serves as member of management and other various committees such as Forms Committee, Safety Committee, etc.
Also participates in State coalition, professional associations and legislative efforts, then works to implement and enforce company compliance with new legislation.
Other duties may be assigned.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
Directly supervises employees in the Property Management department. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems. Coaches Regional Managers and Administrative staff with difficult situations, employee relation problems, personal performance issues, etc. Also ensures Regional Managers and Administrative staff are performing to company standards.
May manage a small portfolio of assets for the company.
Other Duties:
Leads monthly Regional Manager meeting.
Occasionally will "fill in" as the Regional Manager for a community when that Regional Manager is unavailable or on vacation.
Coordinates with Accounting Manager and ManageAmerica on roll-out of new system features.
Monitors community delinquencies.
Spot checks Regional Manager cover letters written to clients that accompanies community operating report.
Receives "reject bills" and works with Regional Manager to correct.
Reviews community or resident issues that arise and guides the Regional Manager on how to proceed/resolve.
Visits properties at least once per year.
Process community resident application overrides.
Prompts Regional Managers to perform market surveys to help set rents for the follow year.
Determines and approves course materials for Commonwealth University new manager training CU101, 201, 301.
Oversees various functions such as: ensuring rent increases go out timely, assisting with new account set-up and the termination of accounts, reviews monthly community calendar before distribution, ensuring the after hours emergency phone list is updated regularly, ensuring the office inventory list is being updated, approves outgoing Constant Contact messages related to Property Management and the compliance of the communities on a well water system.
Oversees the operation of Commonwealth Homeowner Services (CHS) and supervises the CHS staff. Occasionally will look at a repossessed home for possible CHS acquisition. Updates the CHS spreadsheet used to calculate Regional Manager quarterly bonuses.
Compensation details: 125000-150000 Yearly Salary
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Enterprise AI Field CTO
President/Chief Executive Officer Job 11 miles from Seattle
About the Job
Centific is seeking a dynamic and visionary Field CTO to lead our efforts in Enterprise AI adoption across key industries including Retail, Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG), Quick Service Restaurants (QSR), Logistics, and Healthcare. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of AI technologies and their applications, along with a proven track record of driving digital transformation in large enterprises. This role requires a blend of technical expertise, strategic vision, industrial domain knowledge, and exceptional communication skills to influence both internal and external stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities:
Thought Leadership and Advocacy
Act as the primary spokesperson for Generative AI solutions, representing the company at customer meetings, industry events, conferences, and in public forums.
Help enterprise customers to Strategize, Define and Design Enterprise AI adoption strategy, use case prioritization, business case initiation and quick-win deliveries
Develop and communicate a clear vision and strategy for the company's Gen AI initiatives.
Publish whitepapers, articles, and thought leadership pieces to enhance the company's reputation in the AI community.
Lead day-to-day interactions with data science, product, and engineering teams at the target account/s to problem-solve and apply creative ideas to meet client requirements.
Overall accountability for CSAT and Growth within the account from a technical/solutions perspective. The role has tremendous potential to make a direct impact across the board and we are looking for candidates who excel in navigating complex situations to achieve a
Strategic Planning and Execution
Define and drive the roadmap for Gen AI solutions in alignment with business goals.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams including product management, engineering, marketing, and sales to ensure successful delivery and adoption of Gen AI solutions.
Identify market trends and opportunities, and guide product innovation to maintain a competitive edge. In effect, this person serves as the Field CTO for the specified account/s and bridges the gap between business strategy and technology.
Stakeholder Engagement
Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, including customers, partners, and industry influencers.
Conduct regular meetings and presentations to communicate progress, gather feedback, and adjust strategies as needed.
Serve as the liaison between technical teams and business units to ensure alignment on objectives and expectations.
Customer and Market Insights
Gather and analyze customer feedback and market data to inform product development and marketing strategies.
Understand customer pain points and needs, translating them into actionable product features and improvements.
Conduct competitive analysis to benchmark our Gen AI solutions against industry standards and competitors.
Innovation and Continuous Improvement
Stay abreast of the latest advancements in generative AI and related technologies.
Foster a culture of innovation, encouraging the team to explore new ideas and approaches.
Evaluate and implement tools, processes, and methodologies to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of the Gen AI team.
Qualifications
Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Business, or a related field. A Master's degree or Ph.D. in a relevant discipline is preferred.
Experience
10+ years of experience in AI, machine learning, or a related field, with a focus on generative AI.
Proven track record of successfully leading strategic initiatives and product development in a senior role.
Experience in a thought leadership capacity, including public speaking and publishing would be plus
Proven ability to stand & deliver - this is especially critical given the strategic account focus
Skills and Competencies
Deep understanding of generative AI technologies, applications, and market dynamics.
Exceptional communication and presentation skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts to diverse audiences.
Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities.
Demonstrated ability to build and maintain relationships with stakeholders at all levels.
High degree of adaptability, creativity, and a passion for continuous learning.
Location: Redmond, Washington Onsite
Employment Type: Full-Time
Benefits:
Comprehensive healthcare, dental, and vision coverage
401k plan
Paid time off (PTO)
And more!
Centific is an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, mental or physical disability, medical condition, sex (including pregnancy), gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, familial status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.
Chief Nursing Officer, PRMCE Pacific Campus
President/Chief Executive Officer Job 25 miles from Seattle
THE ROLE
Has direct overall responsibility for the operation of nursing services across multiple units and serves as the site administrator at PRMCE Pacific Campus. Assures that the provision of nursing services are integrated and in support of the North Puget Sound Service Area strategic plan with a focus on highly reliable care, performance improvement and appropriate utilization of resources. Assumes an active leadership role inter-professionally and works collaboratively to ensure an integrated system for delivery of care.
With a constant focus on whole person care, quality, staff and patient safety, the Executive Director Nursing maintains standards and systems for care delivery at their ministry. These systems of care delivery promote evidence-based practice and are designed to support the management of productivity targets, patient acuity, and appropriate planning for and use of available resources.
Has direct oversight of the facility, services and contracted relationships operating through the PRMCE Pacific Campus.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Assures employee understanding and commitment to organization Mission, vision, and Core Values.
Responsible for the operation of the Professional Nursing Practice and nursing clinical operations within the PRMCE Pacific Campus. This position directs nursing services through the development and implementation of nursing policies, procedures, standards and staffing plans under the direction of the PRMCE Chief Nursing Officer.
Creates an organizational climate that encourages teamwork, fosters mutual trust and motivation, and engages a high level of commitment to the purpose and values of the organization as well as facilitates and encourages caregiver involvement and collaborative relationships.
Assures that nursing practice is evidence-based, and meets all regulatory, safety, and moves towards top-of license performance.
Works closely with the service line directors, shared services, and other leaders to represent nursing and patient care for the inpatient services and other operational needs of the agency partners operating at the PRMCE Pacific Campus.
Assesses the quality of care rendered, while encouraging and supporting improvement activities that can make meaningful contributions to the quality and economy of nursing services.
Participates in the negotiation and monitoring of contract compliance (e.g., physicians, service providers).
Develops and maintains departmental customer satisfaction program in accordance with organizational guidelines which exceed guests, family, interdepartmental, patient and physician expectations.
Develops and maintains departmental quality management program in accordance with organizational guidelines which exceed community standards, including compliance with all laws, regulations and requirements of appropriate licensing and accrediting bodies.
Develops a departmental strategic Plan complying with organizational guidelines which identifies objectives for increasing market share and volumes.
Develops annual departmental budgets, which will include appropriate volume and revenue projections and reflect the most cost-effective means of delivering services to achieve specified quality levels.
Manage human resources to achieve the highest levels of performance and employee satisfaction by retaining, developing and attracting the most competent employees. Ensures formal workforce planning process is in place and goals are being achieved. Ensures effective labor management relationships.
Complies with PRMCE and unit specific infection control, risk management, safety and OSHA guidelines and procedures.
Assures compliance with PRMCE confidentiality policies. Maintains confidentiality of patient and/or business related information.
Promotes sensitivity with cultural and religious beliefs.
Identifies role and responsibility in complying with PRMCE and unit specific safety and security policies, plans and procedures:
Ability to state the evacuation routes in case of fires.
Ability to state fire plan and name location of fire information.
Attend annual safety education and training.
Identifies potential or actual unsafe situations in patient or office environment, providing appropriate interventions to rectify situation.
Addresses safety needs as part of the Executive Director role communicating as appropriate, with all members of the healthcare team.
Unique Job Functions:
Sets goals and objectives for self, clinical managers, and assigned units and implements action plans to meet these goals.
Ability to understand, be receptive, and respond to change; alter processes and procedures to optimize quality patient care; and communicates this in action and word.
Ability to identify patterns and differences in patterns, synthesize the parts to the whole, identify gaps, and the need for change or action.
Demonstrates continuous active learning which contributes to personal and professional growth. Reflects on own performance and looks for ways to improve.
Demonstrates use of operational excellence tools to improve work processes and effectiveness.
Effectively uses Unit Council model to engage unit staff in shared decision making.
Demonstrates technical/clinical expertise in the field of nursing and skill in critical thinking analysis, prioritizing, time management, and organization.
Strong verbal and written communications skills including the ability to discuss difficult and uncomfortable topics.
Serves as a mentor and coach to other nursing leaders and peers.
Acts on behalf of the PRMCE Chief Nursing Officer as assigned or in the absence of the CNO.
Works collaboratively to develop operational and capital budget(s) for all cost centers. Fiscally manages all department(s) to be within budget.
New hire and annual evaluations are completed in a timely manner and per cent of completion rate is not less than 95%.
Provides care appropriate to the patient population, if applicable.
Assess data relative to age of patient (chronological or cognitive).
Interpret data based on age-specific parameters.
Plan, modify, and deliver care based on age of patient.
Identify and plan for special behaviors of the specific age groups.
Consider age-appropriate resources.
Collaborates with the Chief Executive, Chief Administrative Officers and other operational leaders to ensure the effective upkeep of the Pacific Campus.
QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor's Degree in Nursing
Master's Degree in Nursing or related field
Upon hire: Washington Registered Nurse License (Vendor Managed)
5 years of acute care professional experience (within the last seven years)
Demonstrated experience as administrative supervisor or director (preferred)
About Providence
At Providence, our strength lies in Our Promise of “Know me, care for me, ease my way.” Working at our family of organizations means that regardless of your role, we'll walk alongside you in your career, supporting you so you can support others. We provide best-in-class benefits and we foster an inclusive workplace where diversity is valued, and everyone is essential, heard and respected. Together, our 120,000 caregivers (all employees) serve in over 50 hospitals, over 1,000 clinics and a full range of health and social services across Alaska, California, Montana, New Mexico, Oregon, Texas and Washington. As a comprehensive health care organization, we are serving more people, advancing best practices and continuing our more than 100-year tradition of serving the poor and vulnerable.
The amounts listed are the base pay range; additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonus opportunities.
Providence offers a comprehensive benefits package including a retirement 401(k) Savings Plan with employer matching, health care benefits (medical, dental, vision), life insurance, disability insurance, time off benefits (paid parental leave, vacations, holidays, health issues), voluntary benefits, well-being resources and much more. Learn more at providence.jobs/benefits.
Requsition ID: 309388
Company: Providence Jobs
Job Category: Nursing-Patient Facing
Job Function: Nursing
Job Schedule: Full time
Job Shift: Day
Career Track: Leadership
Department: 3002 ADMINISTRATION WA PRMCE
Address: WA Everett 916 Pacific Ave
Work Location: Everett Medical Ctr Pacific-Everett
Workplace Type: On-site
Pay Range: $100.10 - $182.85
The amounts listed are the base pay range; additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonus opportunities.
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Chief Technology Officer
President/Chief Executive Officer Job 8 miles from Seattle
Permanent and Hybrid role in Bellevue WA
Infrastructure focus (specifically cybersecurity) rather than software development
My CLIENT wants to focus on Local candidates for Now
Our client, a rapidly expanding healthcare provider with 29 offices across the U.S., is looking for a dedicated professional to lead their cybersecurity and IT infrastructure efforts. They currently serve over 5,000 patients, including 1,000 high-net-worth individuals, making data security and privacy paramount. The company is committed to delivering innovative, world-class solutions to protect sensitive information and support secure operations across all locations.
Key Details:
Location: Hybrid role in Bellevue WA with 3 days in-office (flexible); some travel may be required for new clinic/office openings
Start Date: Ideally after the holidays, though earlier is possible
Compensation: $175,000-$200,000 base salary, with a 25-40% bonus (split between the company and performance-based incentives)
Equity: As a private equity-owned company, there may be potential stock options in the future
Role Background:
This is a new position created to support the company's ongoing growth and increasing need for robust cybersecurity and IT management. The current CEO has managed these responsibilities over the past year, but with rapid expansion, a dedicated leader is essential. The role will work closely with the CTO, who focuses 80% on implementation and 20% on strategy.
Primary Responsibilities:
End-to-End Ownership: This is a hands-on, "roll-up-your-sleeves" role, overseeing everything from strategy to implementation.
Cybersecurity Focus: Primarily centered on Microsoft tools, ensuring compliance with HIPAA and U.S. healthcare data standards
Project Initiatives: Leading the development of a new, fully integrated company website to enhance data security and improve system efficiencies
Outsourcing & Partnerships: Heavily reliant on managed service providers (MSPs) to support infrastructure and growth
Systems & Software: Oracle NetSuite, Athena (EMR), and other healthcare systems for secure data management
Team Structure: Start with a small team, including one direct report in a junior-to-mid-level role, with room for growth
Responsibilities:
Own, manage, measure, and improve the overall company technology infrastructure and processes at our corp HQ and at our 29 remote physician offices
Develop a 5-year technology strategy for MD², including core applications, infrastructure, customer support, and cyber security (including our MSO/P and SIM, NOC).
Establish governance, prioritization, and oversight frameworks to ensure high-impact initiatives align with the company's strategic objectives and develop and communicate a strategic vision for technology that supports the organization's long-term plans.
Collaborate with executive leadership and cross-functional teams to ensure initiatives are strategically aligned, technically sound, and timely delivered.
Identify and assess tech-related risks implement strategies to mitigate them and develop and maintain a robust cybersecurity strategy to protect the organization's information assets.
Lead technological change management efforts across the organization, ensuring stakeholders are engaged, informed, and supported throughout program execution, and are equipped to adopt new processes and systems effectively.
Define and track key performance indicators (KPIs) to assess the success of programs, making data-driven decisions to enhance the effectiveness and impact of IT initiatives.
Lead a monthly technology steering committee and published a monthly dashboard of key technology and cybersecurity metrics.
Analyze technology infrastructure and systems performance to assess operating costs, productivity levels, upgrade requirements, and other metrics and needs.
Continuously improve processes and workflows to drive enterprise value and meet company objectives at the HQ and physician offices
Qualifications:
7+ years of technology problem-solving and systems management experience delivering high-visibility, mission-critical programs, and business solutions in a healthcare environment.
Extensive experience driving large-scale transformative initiatives that enhance internal processes, products, and customer-facing experiences.
Experience working with demanding physicians and ability to navigate these important stakeholders to deliver corporate objectives.
Experience in for-profit healthcare companies, especially Private Equity backed, and HIPAA environments.
Experience managing MSPs and getting the most out of these partners, including annual negotiations and vendor management.
Experience managing cross-functional technical programs that align with strategic goals.
Provide strong leadership with a clear vision for the role of technology in achieving organizational goals.
Adaptable to changing business environments and emerging technologies.
Possess excellent communication skills to convey complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
Demonstrate strong problem-solving skills that address challenges and identify innovative solutions.
Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
President & CEO, Food Lifeline
President/Chief Executive Officer Job In Seattle, WA
12/11/2023 Seattle, WA Over 40 years ago, Food Lifeline started as an organization with the mission of providing food assistance to the community by serving as a clearinghouse for donated and government-provided food. As the organization grew, its mission, commitment, and programs evolved to become much more. Food Lifeline grew beyond a focus on the logistics of sourcing, storing, packing, and distribution of food to an organization that deeply understands the importance of both ensuring people have adequate access to food, while working to address poverty as a leading driver of hunger.
Food Lifeline provides nutritious food to 1.37 million people facing hunger by sourcing nutritious food from a variety of food industry partners. The organization distributes through a network of 350 food banks, shelters, and meal programs, enabling it to provide the equivalent of more than 282,000 meals every single day.
As Food Lifeline looks to the future, they seek a CEO who will continue to inspire growth, increase awareness, and actualize a comprehensive vision for the central role Food Lifeline plays in ending hunger across western Washington.
The next leader will maintain their current momentum and elevate the profile of Food Lifeline across western Washington and within the Feeding America network. The CEO will have the opportunity to advance Food Lifeline's mission of providing healthy solutions to end hunger in their community in new and exciting ways.
The ideal candidate will have significant experience in leading strategic and high-level decision-making, particularly in times of organizational growth and expansion of impact. The candidate will be adept at using keen interpersonal skills to coalesce multiple external stakeholders around common goals. They must embody the highest ethical standards and demonstrate a balance of business savvy with a commitment to responsible, people-focused program delivery. A demonstrated ability to develop and maintain highly professional relationships with business, civic and nonprofit leaders is required.
The successful leader must demonstrate an unwavering commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion through words and actions and is attuned to social factors that impact the systemic issues behind and root causes of food insecurity. This individual will demonstrate a history of accomplishment in the DEI space and will have helped their organization(s) develop and implement DEI strategy, initiatives and activities. Candidates must demonstrate a history of building, supporting, and developing a diverse team and have experience sharing power while collaborating with a diversity of internal and external constituencies to achieve results.
The compensation range for this position annually is between $260,000 - $325,000. Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Short-Term, Long-Term Disability Insurance Options; 401(K) retirement savings plan; Flexible Spending Account; Wellness and Education Reimbursement Policy; Generous PTO, Paid Holidays. Family Bereavement leave.
VP Business Development - Municipal Water & Wastewater
President/Chief Executive Officer Job In Seattle, WA
North America
A subsidiary of Veolia Group, Veolia North America (VNA) offers a full spectrum of water, waste and energy management services, including water, and wastewater treatment, commercial and hazardous waste collection and disposal, energy consulting and resource recovery. VNA helps commercial, industrial, healthcare, higher education, and municipality customers throughout North America. Headquartered in Boston, Mass., Veolia North America has approximately 10,000 employees working at more than 350 locations across the continent. Please visit our website ***************************
Job Description
Pay Rate: $175000 to $225000 Per Year.
BENEFITS
Veolia's comprehensive benefits package includes paid time off policies, as well as health, dental and vision insurance. In addition, employees are also entitled to participate in an employer sponsored 401(k) plan, to save for retirement. Pay and benefits for employees represented by a union are outlined in their collective bargaining agreement.
Position Purpose:
The Vice President Business Development is a pivotal role for the West Region of the Municipal Water Contract Operations business. The candidate will manage and execute the company’s project development efforts in the water, wastewater and utility business. Main responsibilities will include supporting sales objectives and developing new business opportunities across the diverse region which includes Arizona, California, Colorado, Montana, New Mexico, Nevada, Utah, Oregon, Washington, Wyoming, Hawaii. The successful candidate will be fluent in proposal development, excellent at client presentations and closing transactions effectively, and interested in leveraging a team in the region to achieve the Region’s growth strategy and vision.
Primary Duties/Responsibilities:
Excellent Customer Service: Interprets customer requirements and determines which products best meet those requirements. Makes presentations to target customers to inform, persuade, educate and close business. Leads negotiation with the customer including preparation of agreements and possible structuring of financing solutions.
RFP’s (Request for Proposal) and RFQ’s (Request for Quotation) for New Business Development: Manages and participates in proposal preparation, pricing and presents to customers. Conducts proposal meetings, assigns tasks and sets deadlines, tracks progress, communicates and compiles information from involved departments and ensures that customer requirements and deadlines are met.
Sales: Supports the Sales group in the planning and preparation of sales presentations for existing and prospective customers with the purpose of sustaining and growing market share, promoting and selling company services and executing in-depth selling in all accounts.
Account Management: Works closely with Account Management teams, keeping them apprised of customer needs and any deviations. Maintains current business development database. Prepares monthly reports and internal memos efficiently, communicates and outlines opportunities, takes corrective actions to resolve issues before they become problems and to assists with forecasting.
Workflow optimization: Automates processes where possible and ensures that historical data can be recaptured and utilized for future proposals where appropriate..
Internal Partnership and Cross-functional Collaboration: Partners with other members in the Veolia team including operations, finance, legal, insurance, risk management, etc., coordinating involvement from technical staff and upper-level management including contact with the customer where necessary
Municipal Water Industry: Keeps abreast of new products, specifications, and industry trends, competitor strengths and weaknesses and communicates new information to colleagues. Attends industry-sponsored trade shows and seminars. Communicates potential opportunities to other Veolia locations and business units.
Work Environment:
Heavy travel schedule (50%+ of time, more if based in home office) to customer office locations and corporate centers.
Qualifications
Education/Experience/Background:
Bachelor’s Degree in a related field or equivalent commercial experience. Technical undergraduate combined with MPA or MBA is ideal.
Experience in performance contracting, utility management, capital project management, project finance and/or public administration background is desirable; proficiency with various models of public-private-partnerships involving funding is necessary, including: grants, low interest loan funds, bonding, concessions, DBFO/BOT and others.
10+ years of progressive business development experience in municipal contracting with a proven track record and demonstrated aptitude with complex business transactions, pricing and project finance, financial models and spreadsheets. Demonstrates effective proposal writing.
5+ years of supervisory experience in a project development or management situation. This should include work in directing remote staff, training and motivation.
Experience with corporate risk management processes.
Ability to present to senior management.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
Ability to review, comprehend and negotiate complex legal contracts (with Attorney support).
Acquires in reasonable time; in depth knowledge of company's service offering, inter-relationship with other divisions in the Veolia Group, knowledge of markets, current market share within market, competition and strategy to develop new market concepts.
Demonstrates a strong ability to customize an offering around a customer’s needs and drivers, and to develop creative structures for such customized offerings.
Ability to develop the partnering opportunities required to successfully win business.
Demonstrated understanding of internal economic factors (cost, margins, profit impact of decisions) and external economic factors affecting assignment areas. Knowledge of the various funding sources and structures for infrastructure projects.
Demonstrates effective project planning and organizational skills and effective use of time and resources to accomplish work and ability to meet deadlines.
Demonstrated ability to prepare accurate, timely, effective, complete and easily understood written communications, reports and presentations for management, clients and the general public.
Demonstrates a high level of interpersonal, verbal, persuasion, presentation, and relationship/team building skills in order to effectively communicate with all levels of internal and external contacts. Proven ability to negotiate with high-level government and industry representatives.
Ability to modify communication and presentation style in order to relate to a variety of people and personalities.
Must be proficient in the use of word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation software.
Demonstrated commitment to compliance with applicable laws and regulations, the Company’s Code of Business Conduct and other Company policies and procedures.
Must demonstrate ability to work in a team environment and willingness to assume additional or new responsibilities readily.
Required Certification/Licenses/Training:
Must have a valid driver's license with a safe driving record if operating company vehicles.
Physical Requirements:
Amount of time spent – Standing 25%, Sitting 65%, Walking 10%.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.
Is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, or crouch and enter confined spaces.
May be required to use stairs. ladders, catwalks and supports at heights of 50 feet above the ground.
May occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus. Requires close visual observation to detect process non-conformance and machine malfunction.
Additional Information
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer! All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
Disclaimer: The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.
Chief Executive Officer
President/Chief Executive Officer Job In Seattle, WA
Craft3 is one of the nation's leading Community Development Financial Institutions, and the largest CDFI loan fund in the region. We center marginalized people in our work by investing capital in people, businesses, and communities across the Pacific Northwest. Craft3's investments build household and business wealth, amplify community voice and agency, and create lasting networks of trust and mutual support. We work towards a future of shared prosperity across our region.
We are seeking our next Chief Executive Officer, a person who believes in delivering community-driven impacts and systemic changes in our region. We want a collaborative leader who is a strategic thinker, creates inclusive opportunity, and who is relentless in building a customer-focused organization that provides capital for those who need it most.
Craft3 is in a period of transition after years of significant growth. Our next CEO will know how to lead large organizations, manage through uncertainty, and be comfortable making and delegating decisions to strengthen the organization, its people, and systems to deliver maximum positive impact for the communities we serve.
In 2023, Craft3 originated 1,114 loans totaling $76 million. Our history of investing and impact has earned the confidence of over 150 financial partners, nationally and regionally, including mission-driven philanthropic and religious communities, banks, government agencies, and high net worth individuals and families.
Our more than 80 employees are passionate about our mission and accomplished in a variety of fields, including banking, community development, finance, accounting, natural resources, and city and regional planning. While they connect to our mission in different ways, all staff care deeply about using finance to expand opportunities and create a more inclusive world.
Mission and Values
Craft3 is a nonprofit community development organization that uses capital, relationships, and voice to build a thriving, just and empowered Pacific Northwest. We invest in people, businesses, and communities, and work towards a future of shared prosperity across our region.
We have three core strategies:
* Capital: Craft3 invests in underserved communities, businesses, and households to create economic opportunities.
* Relationships: Craft3 builds relationships with local and regional partners to create a shared vision for the future.
* Voice: Craft3 amplifies the voices of people seeking an equitable and sustainable future
Programs to Build a Stronger Pacific Northwest
Craft3 focuses on three regional challenges: (1) Systemic Racism, (2) the Climate Crisis, and (3) Rural and Tribal Economies. These challenges threaten to hold our region back and hurt us all. We address these challenges by using our core strategies of Capital, Relationships, and Voice. Learn more in our 2023-2027 Strategic Plan. Learn More
As a community development financial institution (CDFI), Craft3 uses capital and financial tools to enable entrepreneurs to invest in their businesses and homeowners to invest in their homes with:
Business Loans: Too many entrepreneurs with good ideas and strong businesses cannot access capital. Craft3 specializes in working with borrowers, including nonprofit organizations, who are unable to qualify for bank financing. Learn More
Consumer Loans: Our loans help Pacific Northwest homeowners invest in their homes, primarily through the repair and replacement of septic systems. Learn More
For additional information about Craft3, see the organization's website: ***************
The CEO Position Within the Organization
Craft3 is in a period of transition after years of significant growth. The new CEO will inherit a strong balance sheet and lead an organization with an operating budget of $17M and a staff of more than 80. The CEO will manage a senior leadership team, referred to as the Leadership Committee, currently consisting of eight direct reports representing major functional areas and business units of the company. Simultaneous to this search, Craft3 is also searching for a permanent Chief Financial Officer and expects to hire its first Chief People Officer by the end of 2024.
The CEO reports to the Board of Directors, which consists of 14 members with deep experience in CDFIs, community lending, and Craft3's mission, core strategies and communities served. The Board is structured with six committees: Executive, Finance, Governance and Nominations, Credit, Strategy and Impact, and Audit and Enterprise Risk Management.
Priorities for the Position
After an initial period of learning about the organization's business model and internal dynamics, and building relationships and trust with the staff, board and community, the new CEO will need to facilitate strong leadership team alignment and share responsibility for defining and executing the following key priorities in their first 18-24 months:
* Develop a Realistic and Achievable Strategy and Business Model: Drive a strategy planning or program prioritization process to simplify the business model to achieve better operational resilience and organizational stability by identifying product lines, geographies, and/or client bases for strengthening and investment and conversely, eliminating or curtailing activities that, while representing aspirational goals, are spreading Craft3's resources too thinly and require cutting back.
* Culture and Equity Reset: The CEO should model, improve, and reset the internal culture by strengthening communication and professionalism, fostering an inclusive environment, and promoting open dialogue to create a sense of belonging among all employees and ensure adherence to the organization's stated values of conscientiousness, engagement, and effectiveness.
* Leadership Structure and Team Building: Guide a strong and effective leadership team helping to integrate new leaders onto the team into the organization to maximize organizational success. Ensure clarity in roles and responsibilities across the organization, with the goals of streamlining decision-making, giving voice and senior visibility to and improving the leadership team's responsive. Collaborate with the Board of Directors to improve governance practices, embrace a board-staff relationship of candor and partnership, facilitate the on-going evolution of the Board, and best leverage the collective wisdom of an established and very involved Board of Directors.
* Talent Development and Management: Sponsor and collaborate with the Chief People Officer to develop and implement a system to improve the organization's talent development and retention strategies, including but not limited to leadership training, developing supervisory skills, providing clearer career pathways, and fostering better recognition of strong performers while also enforcing a greater degree of accountability and addressing poor performers.
* Improve Community and Customer Engagement and Connection. Ensure that the organization uses its relationships both internally and externally to develop a deep understanding of what products will work for our target communities, which include predominantly low-income and communities of color across the region. Ensure that Craft3 develops products with good market fit, well-defined implementation plans, and clear processes to retain and strengthen Craft3's brand reputation and to better inspire, serve, and delight those who rely on us, providing solid foundations for our actions.
* Improve Operational Systems to Become a More Efficient Organization: Sponsor and/or lead a process to improve and standardize operational systems to increase operational efficiency, improve the customer experience and enhance decision-making to reduce redundancy and foster growth with the outcome of most effectively leveraging available technology and organizational resources including but not limited to staff training and development, project management, performance management, financial and lending, and IT systems.
Essential Skills and Attributes
Craft3 is seeking a collaborative CDFI leader who knows how to lead large organizations, manage through uncertainty, and is comfortable making and delegating decisions to ensure forward progress. The new CEO should have experience strengthening and empowering organizations, people, and systems, and demonstrate commitment to leading on all aspects of diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging. The ideal CEO is a person who believes in delivering community-driven impacts and systemic change in our region, a strong, strategic thinker who creates inclusive opportunity, and who is relentless in building a customer-focused organization that provides capital for those who need it most. The ideal candidate will have the following skills and attributes:
* Senior leadership/management experience: Ten years of senior management experience within the CDFI, community development or a related field; proven leadership capacity at a large organization; high tolerance for ambiguity; ability to balance mission and business objectives. Well-honed track record of leveraging the existing talent in the organization through training, delegating, collaboration and systems development.
* Strategic leadership to develop a clear vision and direction by which to guide the organization. Experience in leading/facilitating collaborative planning and decision-making processes to build stakeholder buy-in which communicates the vision and strategy to all. Experience leading the execution of desired strategy through actionable plans and successful implementation and on-going refinement and adaptation.
* Emotional intelligence; excellent people skills: Demonstrated emotional intelligence; track record of inspiring and motivating a team. A trust-builder who empowers others promotes a culture of inclusivity, feedback, and growth, with the ability to manage complex interpersonal dynamics with grace to help people reach their full potential. Experience should demonstrate a style of collaboration, transparency, and integrity in order to foster an atmosphere where ideas can be freely exchanged and the best, most viable ideas agreed and acted upon.
* Exceptional business & financial acumen: Experienced operator with an entrepreneurial track record of developing new and innovative loan products to address unmet credit needs, expanding into niche and under-served markets, and operating complex business models to deploy mission-driven capital. Strong understanding of and/or ability to quickly learn the accounting, finance and lending nuances and constraints in the community development lending arena, including nonprofit capitalization strategies, balancing mission aspirations with financial realities, and adhering to regulatory requirements. Successful track record of managing annual budgets with multiple and sometimes unpredictable funding sources. Experience within the C-Suite of a CDFI is preferred but not required.
* Demonstrated leadership on diversity, equity, and inclusion, in organizational policies, people and programs, including a track record of recruiting, hiring, mentoring, promoting and directly supervising early-, mid- and late-career talent across multiple dimensions of diversity.
* Strong yet collaborative leadership: Steady, decisive, and collaborative leader who can bring people together by building, guiding, and coaching a highly skilled leadership team. Ensures team members are positioned correctly and empowered to lead, and that they or a clearly designated other member of the leadership team get consultation and data from the relevant staff (and others as necessary), makes the decision, and moves on. Comfortable delegating, providing timely and constructive feedback, and holding individuals and the organization accountable.
* Effective communicator and relationship builder: Exceptionally clear and concise communicator with cultural competency to connect with a variety of audiences and across various dimensions of work styles, demographics, levels of understanding, differences of opinions, etc. A personable, approachable leader; a relationship builder within and across staff, board and community members and any other groups affected by the actions of Craft3.
* Successful track record of managing change in implementing a structured approach and set of business practices within a complex and large-scale environment comparable to Craft3 to effectively manage the people, processes and technology shifts that occur when an organization undergoes rapid growth in an evolving and highly competitive operating environment.
Job Requirements
* The ability to travel as needed, likely up to or over 20 percent of the time for industry events, customer, and office visits, as well as company events across Oregon and Washington.
* Must be able to pass criminal background and credit checks.
Compensation
$300,000 - $340,000 salary based on experience, plus potential of 10% performance bonus.
Additionally, Craft3 offers a comprehensive benefits package that provides generous time off, supports good health for you and your family, and helps you save for the future. Relocation assistance available if needed. Benefits include, but are not limited to:
* 403(b) retirement account with matching contribution
* Access to a 457(b) retirement account and flexible spending and health savings accounts
* 80% coverage of employee medical premiums, plus dental, vision, life, LTD, STD and AD&D insurance
* At least 4 weeks of paid vacation time, 10 days sick leave accrued annually, and 12 company-paid holidays
Application Process
Craft3 has retained Glick Davis & Associates, LLC to facilitate this search on our behalf. To apply, interested candidates should e-mail their cover letter and resume as a single pdf file to: *********************.
The position is open until filled.
Equal Opportunity Statement
Craft3 is an equal opportunity employer. Diverse staff and perspectives advance our mission and help our organization thrive and grow. We encourage candidates who identify as one or more of the following to apply: Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC); women; LGBTQAI+; veterans; immigrants; working class; rural; and people with disabilities. We are committed to being an inclusive and anti-racist organization and recognize that this takes continued work.
Reasonable Accommodations
Reasonable accommodation may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Listing Type
Jobs | Remote
Categories
Executive | Nonprofit
Position Type
Full Time
Experience Level
Senior Level
Employer Type
Direct Employer
Salary Min
300000
Salary Max
340000
Salary Type
/yr.
Deputy CEO, Chief Service Delivery Officer
President/Chief Executive Officer Job In Seattle, WA
Salary range is $140k to $450k, with a midpoint of $295k. New hires typically receive between minimum and midpoint, however, we may go slightly higher based on experience, internal equity and market.
Sound Transit also offers a competitive benefits package with a wide range of offerings, including:
Health Benefits: We offer two choices of medical plans, a dental plan, and a vision plan all at no cost for employee coverage; comprehensive benefits for employees and eligible dependents, including a spouse or domestic partner.
Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance.
Employee Assistance Program.
Retirement Plans: 401a - 10% of employee contribution with a 12% match by Sound Transit; 457b - up to IRS maximum (employee only contribution).
Paid Time Off: Employees accrue 25 days of paid time off annually with increases at four, eight and twelve years of service. Employees at the director level and up accrue additional days. We also observe 12 paid holidays and provide up to 2 paid floating holidays and up to 2 paid volunteer days per year.
Parental Leave: 12 weeks of parental leave for new parents.
Pet Insurance discount.
ORCA Card: All full-time employees will receive an ORCA card at no cost.
Tuition Reimbursement: Sound Transit will pay up to $5,000 annually for approved tuition expenses.
Inclusive Reproductive Health Support Services.
Compensation Practices: We offer competitive salaries based on market rates and internal equity. In addition to compensation and benefits, you'll find that we provide work-life balance, opportunities for professional development and recognition from your colleagues.
GENERAL PURPOSE:
Under the general direction of the Chief Executive Officer (CEO), the Deputy CEO, Chief Service Delivery Officer (DCEO), serves as an executive leader and key strategic partner to the CEO and CEO direct reports by leading the Service Delivery department. This role sets and executes the service delivery strategy for the Agency as a whole, ensuring that service operations, asset management, and passenger experience programs are implemented across the Agency. The DCEO oversees all Service Delivery divisions, which include Service Operations, Asset Management, and Passenger Experience. The individual in this role also serves as a member of the Agency's Executive Cabinet, supporting the CEO and collaborating with the other DCEOs and Chief Officers to achieve the Agency's mission and vision in alignment with its values.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
The following duties are a representative summary of the primary duties and responsibilities. The selected candidate may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties.
Provides vision and leadership for developing and implementing the Agency's service delivery strategies in alignment with the Agency's overall mission and goals.
Leads the Agency in ensuring effective alignment of resources to the Agency's mission and goals and assists with plan execution across the Agency in the areas of service operations, asset management and maintenance, and passenger experience.
Serves as a member of the Agency Cabinet and collaborates and meets on a regular basis with Agency DCEOs.
Represents the Agency on service operations, asset management and maintenance, and passenger experience matters to external stakeholders, including but not limited to the Board of Directors, King County Metro, Amtrack, and the general public.
Directs and manages all activities of the Service Delivery Department, composed of Service Operations, Asset Management, and Passenger Experience; works closely with division heads to accomplish department goals.
Leads and conducts detailed reviews of service delivery enhancements and daily rider operations planning; advises the CEO on contentious issues and assists in the preparation and presentation to the Board of Directors; identifies opportunities for improvement and efficiencies in the department business practices; maintains awareness of new transit trends and developments; and ensures each department maintains compliance with all current and applicable state and federal laws and agency policies.
Acts on the behalf of the CEO in reviewing and approving/signing purchasing requisitions, personnel actions, contracts, inter-local agreements for operations and maintenance, claim settlements on operations and maintenance contracts, and other matters requiring the approval of the CEO.
Develops, administers, maintains, and oversees Agency operations, planning, as well as the management and maintenance of Agency assets; cultivates and maintains a culture of excellence in external customer service and passenger experience.
Makes decisions and plans that have significant long-term (24-48 months) impact to the Service Delivery Department and has predominant authority to make decisions on behalf of the Department.
Ensures effective operational performance of all four business lines (Link, ST Express, BRT, and Commuter Rail) and is responsible for addressing to system reliability needs by working together with other departments.
Establishes innovative strategies by which the Agency acquires, manages, and preserves the financial, capital, human resources, and other assets to accomplish the business strategy to achieve the Agency's mission.
Makes decisions/judgments on problems and opportunities are strategic, often unprecedented, and impact broad segments of the organization.
Is accountable for the Service Delivery Department performance against the long- and short-term operating targets.
Oversees all personnel actions at the Department level.
Is accountable for Department-wide workforce and staffing plans to ensure availability of human capital necessary to meet department and enterprise strategic goals.
Is accountable for Department-wide leadership succession planning and talent pipeline development.
Supports the CEO in making strategic long-term service delivery decisions for the Agency and in developing overall Agency-wide strategy.
Builds strong peer-level cross-organization networks and productive partnerships outside of the Agency.
Champions and models Sound Transit's core values and demonstrates values-based behaviors in everyday interactions across the Agency.
Contributes to a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion in alignment with Sound Transit's Equity & Inclusion Policy.
It is the responsibility of all employees to follow the Agency safety rules, regulations, and procedures pertaining to their assigned duties and responsibilities, which could include systems, operations, and/or other employees.
It is the responsibility of all employees to integrate sustainability into everyday business practices.
Other duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education and Experience: Bachelor's degree with a specialization in Engineering, Business Administration, Public Administration, Facilities Management or a related field; Twelve years of experience in direct oversight of light rail/heavy commuter rail operations, public administration, public transit scheduling, implementing asset management principles, professional engineering work, planning, operations, and/or customer experience; Or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Ten years of leadership experience in progressively senior roles, in addition to executive-level experience at a reputable private or public sector organization with diverse staff, supervisory, budgetary, and management responsibility over multiple departments and functional areas. Previous experience within the transit industry is preferred but not required.
Required Knowledge and Skills:
Experience in the management of operations, services, and activities of a service delivery department, which may include service operations, measuring and tracking KPIs, planning, asset management, maintenance, State of Good Repair (SGR) and capital renewal plans, passenger experience and other functional areas.
Deep expertise in operations, asset management, and maintenance of transit systems and/or passenger experience for a large private sector or public sector organization.
Experience in driving service operations, asset management, and passenger experience strategy to ensure efficient business processes and outcomes.
Excellent project management skills to deploy effectively and manage a variety of resources dedicated to providing operations, asset management, and customer experience services to the Agency.
Critical thinking and analytical skills.
Ability to collaborate effectively across departments and functions.
Ability to coach, mentor, and amplify the diverse voices of employees and lead an inclusive team environment.
Project management and delivery skills.
Resiliency and ability to operate in a dynamic environment.
Ability to facilitate progressive organizational change and development within an organization.
Ability to lead self and others to produce high-quality work.
Ability to translate complex information to distilled, simplified communications for audiences with diverse levels of technical expertise to understand and navigate new and complex concepts.
Ability to communicate effectively with diverse external stakeholders, including the Board of Directors, King County Metro, and the general public, on matters of Passenger Experience, Service Operations, and Asset Management.
Communication techniques and strategies to facilitate problem solving and initiate change.
Preferred Knowledge and Skills:
Experience working within the transit industry or other public sector.
Physical Demands / Work Environment:
Work is performed in a hybrid office environment.
The Agency promotes a safe and healthy work environment and provides appropriate safety and equipment training for all personnel as required.
Sound Transit is an equal employment opportunity employer. No person is unlawfully excluded from employment action based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation, and pregnancy), age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or other protected class.
Chief Executive Officer - Make-A-Wish Alaska & Washington
President/Chief Executive Officer Job In Seattle, WA
About Make-A-Wish Alaska & Washington
For children diagnosed with critical illnesses, a wish come true can be a crucial turning point in their lives. A wish can be that spark that helps these children believe that anything is possible and gives them the strength to fight harder against their illnesses. This impact is why Make-A-Wish Alaska & Washington (AKWA) is driven to make every one of these wishes come true.
The inspiration and vision for Make-A-Wish began in Phoenix, Arizona in 1980 when a community came together for Christopher James Greicius, a 7-year-old boy battling leukemia, whose wish was to be a police officer. Receiving a custom-tailored uniform, a motorcycle helmet, and his very own battery-operated motorbike, the magic of that one wish created a movement. Today, Make-A-Wish has granted hundreds of thousands of life-changing wishes to children with critical illnesses across the U.S. and its territories.
About the Opportunity
Make-A-Wish AKWA carries out its impactful work with a dedicated staff of 37. The Chapter partners with community volunteers to deliver its programs and is governed by a volunteer Board of Directors. Across the region, the chapter works to grant over 400 life-changing wishes each year and has delivered wishes to over 8,600 children locally. As part of Make-A-Wish America, one of the nation's most recognized nonprofits, Make-A-Wish AKWA seeks a dynamic and inspiring Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to successfully guide the Chapter into the future. With a committed staff, a strong board, and an engaged volunteer force, the selected candidate will be well-positioned to make a significant mission impact. This is an ideal position for a highly relational, empathetic, and mission-driven leader with a track record of achievement and results. The relevant experience and skills to effectively carry out the key accountabilities of the position include Fundraising & Development, Organizational Leadership, Strategic Vision & Execution, Board Engagement & Effectiveness, Financial & Operational Oversight, Brand Advancement, and Mission Delivery & Non-Profit DNA. Key Accountabilities
Fundraising & Development
Co-create the development strategy and actively fundraise to increase revenue through enhanced relationships with donors, corporate sponsors, funders, and community partners.
Organizational Leadership
Develop and retain a passionate and talented team and ensure staff members achieve their goals in alignment with overall chapter performance metrics, grow personally and professionally, and report high levels of trust, cohesiveness, and engagement.
Strategic Vision and Execution
Ensure the creation and execution of a clear and actionable long-term and short-term strategy to make consistent and measurable progress toward achieving the Chapter' vision while exploring new and innovative solutions to effectively serve the children and families waiting for wishes.
Board Engagement & Effectiveness
In partnership with the board chair, recruit, retain, and engage a diverse and effective Board of Directors, optimally leverage their strengths to advance the mission, and provide the transparency necessary for effective governance.
Financial and Operational Oversight
Ensure the organization has the proper oversight, internal controls, forecasting, and transparent reporting to maintain the fiscal health of the Chapter.
Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Advisor
President/Chief Executive Officer Job In Seattle, WA
ExecHQ is an advisory firm comprised of executives with extensive C-Suite (e.g. CEO, COO, CMO, CFO, etc.) experience delivering on-demand and cost-effective solutions for complex business problems faced by Business Owners, CEOs, Boards, Private Equity Firms, Family Offices, Non-Profits and other entities. Our clients range in size from startups to Fortune 1000 companies.
We offer fractional, interim or project-based services to clients that need a higher level of expertise or experience than they currently have or have the ability to retain on a full-time basis. We believe that every company deserves the right executive. We believe that many CEOs and/or business owners can better focus on their core responsibilities and reach maximum effectiveness when they are able to take off some of their multiple hats, delegating these areas of responsibility to trusted business advisors.
Job Summary
Consulting Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to work with the other principals in our firm to provide the best solutions to our clients across the globe. Apply your knowledge and expertise gained from your experience as a full-time CEO or consulting CEO to help business owners and/or CEOs help their organizations as they need. We are looking for CEOs with an entrepreneurial spirit who want to work with a firm who treats their consultants as its #1 priority, and clients a close second.
Responsibilities and Duties
Apply your skills and knowledge as a Chief Executive Officer to assist your clients as needed with leadership, turnarounds, taking them to the next level, Executive coaching, building effective teams, etc.
Employ our training and coaching to expand your business network, build great business relationships, follow-up and help to close leads for new clients that come to your attention.
Able to interact with CEOs/Business owners at a peer level and willing to listen, learn, ask the relevant questions to determine the core issues in an organization.
Assemble a team of individuals from within the client, from our team of C-Suite level consultants and/or from any of our Strategic Alliance Partner Firms as needed to bring the best solutions to your client.
As a principal and consulting CEO within our firm, you will interact with other C-Suite-experienced individuals who have backgrounds as CEOs, CFOs, COOs, CMOs, CHROs, CIOs, CTOs, etc. who also have the same mission to bring about the best solutions for our clients.
Qualifications and Skills
Bachelors degree in business, accounting or related field required. MBA or other relevant Master's degree preferred.
Five or more years experience as a CEO, business owner or equivalent position.
Benefits and Perks
We offer access to our large-group health insurance plan (medical, vision and dental) to those executive advisors located in the continental U.S.A (Hawaii and Alaska residents are not covered).
Various discounts and corporate perks.
Our firm does not have buy-in or startup fees and you can retain 97% of revenues collected from your clients, subject to a minimum annual revenue amount.
Be part of a fast-growing, entrepreneurial team of C-Suite executives who are given the autonomy, tools, training and coaching so you can do what's best for you and your family...and for your clients.
Deputy CEO, Chief Service Delivery Officer
President/Chief Executive Officer Job In Seattle, WA
Education Expand Show Other Jobs Job Saved Deputy CEO, Chief Service Delivery Officer Sound Transit Details **Posted:** 20-Nov-24 **Type:** Full Time **Salary:** $140,000 to $450,000 **Categories:** GMs/CEOs/Presidents **GENERAL PURPOSE:**
Under the general direction of the Chief Executive Officer (CEO), the Deputy CEO, Chief Service Delivery Officer (DCEO), serves as an executive leader and key strategic partner to the CEO and CEO direct reports by leading the Service Delivery department. This role sets and executes the service delivery strategy for the Agency as a whole, ensuring that service operations, asset management, and passenger experience programs are implemented across the Agency. The DCEO oversees all Service Delivery divisions, which include Service Operations, Asset Management, and Passenger Experience. The individual in this role also serves as a member of the Agency's Executive Cabinet, supporting the CEO and collaborating with the other DCEOs and Chief Officers to achieve the Agency's mission and vision in alignment with its values.
**ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:**
*The following duties are a representative summary of the primary duties and responsibilities. The selected candidate may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties.*
* Provides vision and leadership for developing and implementing the Agency's service delivery strategies in alignment with the Agency's overall mission and goals.
* Leads the Agency in ensuring effective alignment of resources to the Agency's mission and goals and assists with plan execution across the Agency in the areas of service operations, asset management and maintenance, and passenger experience.
* Serves as a member of the Agency Cabinet and collaborates and meets on a regular basis with Agency DCEOs.
* Represents the Agency on service operations, asset management and maintenance, and passenger experience matters to external stakeholders, including but not limited to the Board of Directors, King County Metro, Amtrack, and the general public.
* Directs and manages all activities of the Service Delivery Department, composed of Service Operations, Asset Management, and Passenger Experience; works closely with division heads to accomplish department goals.
* Leads and conducts detailed reviews of service delivery enhancements and daily rider operations planning; advises the CEO on contentious issues and assists in the preparation and presentation to the Board of Directors; identifies opportunities for improvement and efficiencies in the department business practices; maintains awareness of new transit trends and developments; and ensures each department maintains compliance with all current and applicable state and federal laws and agency policies.
* Acts on the behalf of the CEO in reviewing and approving/signing purchasing requisitions, personnel actions, contracts, inter-local agreements for operations and maintenance, claim settlements on operations and maintenance contracts, and other matters requiring the approval of the CEO.
* Develops, administers, maintains, and oversees Agency operations, planning, as well as the management and maintenance of Agency assets; cultivates and maintains a culture of excellence in external customer service and passenger experience.
* Makes decisions and plans that have significant long-term (24-48 months) impact to the Service Delivery Department and has predominant authority to make decisions on behalf of the Department.
* Ensures effective operational performance of all four business lines (Link, ST Express, BRT, and Commuter Rail) and is responsible for addressing to system reliability needs by working together with other departments.
* Establishes innovative strategies by which the Agency acquires, manages, and preserves the financial, capital, human resources, and other assets to accomplish the business strategy to achieve the Agency's mission.
* Makes decisions/judgments on problems and opportunities are strategic, often unprecedented, and impact broad segments of the organization.
* Is accountable for the Service Delivery Department performance against the long- and short-term operating targets.
* Oversees all personnel actions at the Department level.
* Is accountable for Department-wide workforce and staffing plans to ensure availability of human capital necessary to meet department and enterprise strategic goals.
* Is accountable for Department-wide leadership succession planning and talent pipeline development.
* Supports the CEO in making strategic long-term service delivery decisions for the Agency and in developing overall Agency-wide strategy.
* Builds strong peer-level cross-organization networks and productive partnerships outside of the Agency.
* Champions and models Sound Transit's core values and demonstrates values-based behaviors in everyday interactions across the Agency.
* Contributes to a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion in alignment with Sound Transit's Equity & Inclusion Policy.
* It is the responsibility of all employees to follow the Agency safety rules, regulations, and procedures pertaining to their assigned duties and responsibilities, which could include systems, operations, and/or other employees.
* It is the responsibility of all employees to integrate sustainability into everyday business practices.
* Other duties as assigned.
**MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:**
**Education and Experience:** Bachelor's degree with a specialization in Engineering, Business Administration, Public Administration, Facilities Management or a related field; Twelve years of experience in direct oversight of light rail/heavy commuter rail operations, public administration, public transit scheduling, implementing asset management principles, professional engineering work, planning, operations, and/or customer experience; Or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Ten years of leadership experience in progressively senior roles, in addition to executive-level experience at a reputable private or public sector organization with diverse staff, supervisory, budgetary, and management responsibility over multiple departments and functional areas. Previous experience within the transit industry is preferred but not required.
**Required Knowledge and Skills:**
* Experience in the management of operations, services, and activities of a service delivery department, which may include service operations, measuring and tracking KPIs, planning, asset management, maintenance, State of Good Repair (SGR) and capital renewal plans, passenger experience and other functional areas.
* Deep expertise in operations, asset management, and maintenance of transit systems and/or passenger experience for a large private sector or public sector organization.
* Experience in driving service operations, asset management, and passenger experience strategy to ensure efficient business processes and outcomes.
* Excellent project management skills to deploy effectively and manage a variety of resources dedicated to providing operations, asset management, and customer experience services to the Agency.
* Critical thinking and analytical skills.
* Ability to collaborate effectively across departments and functions.
* Ability to coach, mentor, and amplify the diverse voices of employees and lead an inclusive team environment.
* Project management and delivery skills.
* Resiliency and ability to operate in a dynamic environment.
* Ability to facilitate progressive organizational change and development within an organization.
* Ability to lead self and others to produce high-quality work.
* Ability to translate complex information to distilled, simplified communications for audiences with diverse levels of technical expertise to understand and navigate new and complex concepts.
* Ability to communicate effectively with dive
Chief of Staff, COO
President/Chief Executive Officer Job In Seattle, WA
CoreWeave is searching for a Chief of Staff to join our team to support our Chief Operating Officer. As a strategist, consultant, and implementer; the successful candidate will ensure streamlined activities within the organization based on the priorities of the senior management. They will get to work on a wide range of strategic and meaningful projects that have the potential to impact the entire organization. The successful candidate will communicate with executives in decision-making, program management, and initiative implementation. Be able to review, design, and execute improvements to organizational structure, find knowledge and skills gaps, and help address them. Will help to improve current processes and coordinate organizational procedures for optimized efficiency and productivity.
**Responsibilities:**
* Manage the Rhythm of the Business and drive all the business management functions that will ensure the effectiveness of the team's operating rhythm.
* Develop an engagement plan for team communications, including all-hands meetings, AMA sessions, town halls, and responses to org polls.
* Support leadership team with planning and execution of organizational roadmap and charters.
* Drive Operational / HR Excellence-Partner closely with the human resources department and leadership team to identify priorities and develop strategies to meet organizational people goals.
* Responsible for managing the overall budget, including HC planning; allocations and POs.
* Drive Executive Initiatives and Communications-Manage communications for executive sponsorships, events, customer engagements, PR, and thought leadership.
**Qualifications:**
* 10+ years in business, product, strategy, or operations planning
* MBA or Bachelors Degree in Business, Engineering or related field preferred
* Background in high-growth technology organizations strongly preferred
* Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to present ideas with clarity, brevity, and at the right altitude for the audience.
* Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, prioritize effectively, and drive results in a fast-paced environment.
* Results-driven mentality and a strong bias for action
Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $200,000-$250,000. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.
Chief Executive - Puget Sound PCN
President/Chief Executive Officer Job In Seattle, WA
THE ROLE
The Chief Executive (CE) is responsible for overall leadership, strategic direction, operations, and financial performance for the PCN to deliver the highest quality and cost-effective services within a fully integrated healthcare delivery system across the Puget Sound. The position is accountable for identifying and implementing opportunities to optimize ambulatory and group practice operational performance, physician alignment, clinical transformation, and coordinated care delivery across the continuum of care. The CE helps inform and executes divisional/geographical/system strategies that reflect shared priorities for clinical effectiveness and financial performance. The incumbent will effectively manage the overall cost structure of the PCN through the development of effective support management functions and will create efficiencies through utilization of continuous improvement processes and systems. The incumbent contributes to the design of physician compensation strategies and ensures an organizational culture that maximizes provider and caregiver engagement. Additionally, the CE collaborates closely with the leadership of system-wide support departments to ensure effective operations.
Desired Outcomes:
The CE is expected to accomplish several key objectives within the first 12 to 18 months. The following goals present some of the main objectives for the position:
Demonstrate an understanding and commitment to the mission and values of the Providence and Swedish Health Services, adhering to the mission and values at all times.
Establish a culture within the PCN that promotes customer service, visibility, transparency, and a focus on the patient.
Establish personal and professional credibility through skillful leadership and delivery. Become a trusted integral member of the executive management team and a resource across the system. Effectively lead teams across the PCN.
Create measurable and actionable steps for quality improvement in all publicly reported measures to achieve top quartile performance.
Establish and implement a plan for demonstrated improvement and sustainment in patient experience measures.
Work to facilitate cross-functional, multi-disciplinary collaboration with a goal to decrease silos, reduce variability and improve standardization and adoption of best practices. Coalesce the primary care and specialty groups to work together to achieve common goals.
Redefine the care delivery model to deliver the most care with the lowest possible cost with the most efficiency. Standardize procedures and adopt best practices across the various medical group clinics, and other ambulatory sites. Standardize operational systems across the PCN. Establish standards of care that are consistent across all outpatient sites.
In conjunction with the finance and IT departments, review practice management systems across ambulatory care sites, optimizing revenue cycle and documentation systems.
Oversee the evolution of digital medicine and use of other contemporary healthcare IT strategies to improve patient access to care.
Foster a culture of trust and partnership with physicians. Engage with physicians in strategic development and ensure that their practice flow is flexible and efficient to improve their work experience.
Optimize financial performance and efficient operations.
Provide opportunities for team mentoring and growth. Institute succession planning, talent management, and development of staff, with particular emphasis on building core competencies and nurturing career progression.
Maintain strong staff engagement with both unionized and non-unionized work groups.
Prepare the PCN for value-based reimbursement; participate in the development of a provider compensation strategy that is contemporary and value based.
Develop a strong governance/advisory council for PCN, involving physicians and other caregivers in strategic initiatives. Form a robust physician/provider leadership structure that encourages collaboration and eliminates silos.
QUALIFICATIONS
Completion of a master's degree program in Health Administration or Business Administration, or Certificate in Healthcare Management.
10+ years' experience in integrated healthcare delivery where physicians are integrated clinically and operationally.
Proven executive leadership in driving strategy within a large healthcare organization.
Formal management training and experience.
Minimum of five medical practice experience in a physician group practice or clinic setting.
Successful experience with, and advocate of, managed health care delivery systems and philosophy is a plus.
The Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities for a candidate to be successful in this position include:
A willingness to commit to the philosophy, mission and values, and goals of the PSJH and their health care system including the ability to integrate the core values of justice, respect, compassion, excellence, and stewardship into programs and services.
A record of functioning as a high-impact, low-ego leader who thrives in a team setting, motivated by the advancement of the organization, as well as representing a strong role model and mentor.
Ability to display innovative thinking with vision. Displays excellent conceptual and planning skills appropriate to a position with responsibility for the total continuum of health care delivery services, a health plan, and medical groups.
Possession of a balanced understanding of clinical, business, and management requirements for various types of health care services, including knowledge of integrated delivery systems and managed care organizations.
Superb interpersonal and communication skills to effectively engender confidence and trust.
Tenacity and perseverance in the face of challenges and the ability to overcome obstacles to get things done.
Ability to approach and deal with conflict creatively and constructively.
Ability to visualize possibilities and see new perspectives without getting bogged down in details.
Ability to simplify complex issues and make decisions without having all the facts.
Ability to command credibility and drive outcomes at the highest level; able to operate effectively within a geographically dispersed organization.
Proven ability to lead and organizations in the development and implementation of large- scale change efforts through influence - creating broad organizational buy-in, excitement and commitment.
Ability to lead in a matrixed system. Good working knowledge of shared service partners and effective relationships, tech/systems savvy, etc. Ability to quickly develop relationships at all levels of the organization.
Understanding of the sensitivity and timing of changes and the ability communicate the complexity and weight of change that is coming. Need to understand the audience and gain buy-in.
Chief Operating Officer (COO)
President/Chief Executive Officer Job In Seattle, WA
Title: Chief Operations Officer
Department: Leadership
Reports to: Chief Executive Officer
FLSA Status: Exempt
Pay: Salaried ($250,000 - $350,000 depending on location and experience)
Summary Description or Position Objective:
The
Chief Operations Officer (COO)
assists the company's Chief Executive Officer (CEO) in executing on strategic direction, building, and refining operational and organizational structures, implementing processes and procedures, establishing, and tracking key metrics, while overseeing several of the company's core operational teams and functions day-to-day. This role works cohesively and collaboratively with the company's Leadership Team and across companywide functional teams to include Development, Engineering, Delivery, Preconstruction, Systems, Finance, Legal and Human Resources. The COO sets the company pace and energy level with a focus on realizing the mission, achieving annual and long-term goals, and upholding company culture and values.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Serves as a member of the company's Leadership team, overseeing critical aspects of company operations day-to-day with a focus on operating metrics, systems, processes, strategy, culture, and procedures to streamline the business and allow for sustainable growth.
Adopts and executes on the company's overall strategic direction and goals, including annual objectives and key results (OKRs).
Assists the CEO to align the team for high performance with a focus on communication clarity, maturing and sustaining organizational health, culture of creativity and growth, diversity equity and inclusion, and long-term employee retention.
Provides direction, support, and timely decision-making to the CEO and Leadership Team while helping hold staff accountable for results aligned with objectives.
Analyze operating results relative to established objectives and lead adjustments in a manner that maintains team morale and retention, while mitigating risk and planning for financial success.
At the request of the company's board of directors, participates in various committees of the company, which may include participation on the company's Investment Committee as a voting or non-voting member.
At the request of the company's board of directors, attends (in a non-voting capacity) Board meetings, attends and leads various strategic planning sessions, and leads other corporate initiatives.
Leads OneEnergy's Management Team meetings to achieve cross-functional alignment and multidisciplinary results including OKRs and key performance indicators for each department.
Enhances operational efficiencies and cross-functional collaboration with a goal to improve communication and coordination and across the company.
Measures and proposes strategies and procedures to reduce lead time for key Development and Delivery processes, enhance cash-flow and long-term forecasting efforts, and create efficient resource planning tools for department heads to improve capacity, resilience and collaboration across teams.
Provides regular projections on headcount growth or contraction to meet company goals, with ample engineering, preconstruction and procurement resources available to support the Development team's efforts to enhance project and pipeline value via pre-NTP and COD sales.
Supports expansion of the company's development pipeline, including both greenfield and project acquisitions, across the United States, working closely with Government Affairs, Development and Real Estate teams to ensure we are proactive in emerging and lucrative markets while also mitigating risk to both projects and the company.
Participates in and supports Government Affairs with emphasis on trade policies, potential changes to industry incentives (e.g., tax credits), community solar markets, and other external policy-related topics.
Oversees, supports, challenges, mentors, and enhances the Delivery, Preconstruction, Engineering, Systems and Government Affairs teams, working in tandem with the company's HR department to ensure adherence to policies and procedures.
Participates in designing and implementing the strategic business plan by optimizing pipeline and project value, identifying market-advantage business opportunities, and setting the stage for a strong business culture.
Establish objectives and real-time corrective action for unsatisfactory conditions, shortfalls, and negative variances to budget and business plan.
Drive cultural values and results through personal and professional development, training, mentorship, and talent acquisition.
At least 25% travel required, potentially more depending on remote location.
Qualifications:
Relevant BS or BA degree. Preference for an advanced degree in a related engineering or business field.
15+ years of hands-on corporate and operational leadership experience in renewable energy or a related field.
10+ years of experience in strategic planning, finance, and business administration.
5+ years directly managing engineering, procurement, and construction teams.
Experience with and focus on a “safety first” culture.
Proven record of scaling organizations and implementing opportunistic investments and cost controls during significant growth periods.
Demonstrated holistic understanding of the solar industry value chain.
Extensive knowledge in contract administration, negotiating deals, and leading change management procedures.
Excellent written and verbal communications, plus superior presentation skills.
Self-motivated, proactive, professional, ethical, responsive, resourceful, and committed to excellence.
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with staff, vendors, and customers of all disciplines.
Attention to detail, highly organized, and skillful at working on multiple projects simultaneously.
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
Advanced experience in Microsoft Office/Office 365, proprietary systems development and database tools required.
Must have a “roll up our sleeves and let's get the job done right” type attitude.
Demonstrated qualities of integrity, credibility, and fiduciary responsibility.
Demonstrated track record of success in corporate leadership, renewable energy, real estate development or related field.
Excellent verbal/written communication and presentation skills.
Demonstrated people management capability successfully leading teams and experience with remote/virtual supervision.
OneEnergy's compensation packages are dependent on an array of factors including, but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, geographic location, and other organizational factors. In addition, we provide generous Paid Time Off (six weeks/year) and an impactful Volunteer Time Off Program. We offer robust employee benefits including comprehensive medical coverage, 401(k) matching retirement plan, life insurance, wellness incentives, and more.
We recognize an equitable energy transition requires the participation of diverse communities, groups, and institutions. OneEnergy is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against otherwise qualified applicants on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or handicap, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.
Chief Operating Officer
President/Chief Executive Officer Job In Seattle, WA
💎 Seniority level: Senior, 5+ years 💸 Salary: $280,000 - $350,000 🔍 Industry: Accounting and Finance 🏢 Company: 🗣️ Languages: English ⏳ Experience: 5+ years * At least five years of experience leading a team(s) in a business setting. * At least two years of experience in an executive role at a company with three or more employees.
* Ability to balance humor with serious business.
* Capable of solving various business problems in operations, finance, sales, marketing, HR, and customer service.
* Comfortable using financial statements for decision-making.
* Fearless in challenging experienced individuals.
* Empathetic with a calm demeanor.
* Flexible and focused when needed.
* Curious and a learner.
* Excellent writing skills and mastery of the English language.
* Good listening skills without frequent interruptions.
* Caring and humble attitude.
* Provide advice and solutions to maximize clients' time and money.
* Develop and deliver a written three-year vision for client companies.
* Create quarterly operations planning calendars.
* Facilitate guided vision meetings with client teams.
* Lead quarterly leadership team meetings.
* Set quarterly and annual goals for both departments and the company.
* Conduct guided weekly leadership team meetings.
* Offer strategic guidance on major business decisions.
* Lead weekly CEO strategy and reflection meetings.
* Provide weekly productivity coaching to employees.
* Write detailed s and market wage reports for all roles.
* Conduct first-round phone interviews with job candidates.
* Assist with employee role transitions and organizational structure changes.
* Develop customer journeys, company-wide workflows, and department workflows.
* Deliver monthly financial reports and company scorecards.
* Design department and individual employee scorecards.
* Write approximately one process document per week and manage process documentation and training software.
* Provide phone and email support to clients Monday - Friday.
* At least five years of experience leading a team(s) in a business setting.
* At least two years of experience in an executive role at a company with three or more employees.
* Strong communication skills and master of the English language.
* Ability to balance humor with serious business matters.
* Generalist in operations, finance, sales, marketing, HR, and customer service.
* Comfortable using financial statements for decision-making.
* Empathetic and calm demeanor.
* Curiosity and a willingness to learn.
* Ability to focus and be flexible when needed.
* Commitment to caring for clients and colleagues.
* Humble attitude.
* Provide advice and solutions to maximize clients' time and money.
* Develop and deliver a written three-year vision for client companies.
* Create quarterly operations planning calendars.
* Facilitate guided vision meetings with client teams.
* Lead quarterly leadership team meetings.
* Set quarterly and annual goals for both departments and the company.
* Conduct guided weekly leadership team meetings.
* Offer strategic guidance on major business decisions.
* Lead weekly CEO strategy and reflection meetings.
* Provide weekly productivity coaching to employees.
* Write detailed job descriptions and market wage reports for all roles.
* Conduct first-round phone interviews with job candidates.
* Assist with employee role transitions and organizational structure changes.
* Develop customer journeys, company-wide workflows, and department workflows.
* Deliver monthly financial reports and company scorecards.
* Design department and individual employee scorecards.
* Write approximately one process document per week and manage process documentation and training software.
* Provide phone and email support to clients Monday - Friday.
* Proven experience in operational leadership, ideally within an agency or lead generation environment.
* Strong background in building and managing SOPs, KPIs, and operational workflows.
* Mandatory proficiency with tools like Airtable, Zapier, and other project management software.
* Expertise in lead generation and designing efficient client acquisition strategies.
* Knowledge of email marketing best practices is a significant advantage.
* Exceptional organizational and leadership skills with a track record of building scalable systems.
* Strong analytical skills to evaluate and optimize processes.
* Excellent communication skills to manage internal teams and external client relationships.
* Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment while balancing multiple priorities.
Leadership Project Management Business Development Data Analysis People Management Product Management Project Coordination Product Operations Cross-functional Team Leadership Operations Management Administrative Management Strategy Business Operations Business development Data analysis Communication Skills Analytical Skills Collaboration Attention to detail Organizational skills Time Management Written communication Multitasking * Relevant BS or BA degree; preference for advanced degree in related engineering or business field.
* 15+ years of hands-on corporate and operational leadership experience in renewable energy or related field.
* 10+ years of experience in strategic planning, finance, and business administration.
* 5+ years directly managing engineering, procurement, and construction teams.
* Experience with a focus on a 'safety first' culture.
* Proven record of scaling organizations during growth periods.
* Demonstrated holistic understanding of the solar industry value chain.
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Leadership People Management Strategy Resource Planning Collaboration Microsoft Office Attention to detail Presentation skills Written communication * Fast-paced, exceptional intelligence.
* Comfort with risk.
* Significant political experience.
* Leadership experience in a growing tech or consulting firm.
* Experience managing managers.
* Experience with financial and HR management.
* Highly quantitative mindset.
* Nice to haves include strategy consulting, management training, and political fundraising experience.
* Act as chief problem-solver to the CEO and VP team.
* Work with the CEO to vet growth areas and drive initiatives.
* Support team-wide and leadership meeting and strategic planning.
* Manage staff and consultants including HR and finance roles.
* Reinforce organizational culture and effective team management.
* Guide bookkeeping, budgeting, and revenue projections.
* Support fundraising efforts.
* Oversee recruitment, hiring, onboarding, and mediation processes.
* Implement DEI and other training programs.
* Support remote work and digital collaboration.
Leadership Project Management Data Analysis People Management Project Coordination HR Management Cross-functional Team Leadership Operations Management Strategy Financial Management Data analysis Communication Skills Analytical Skills Collaboration * 10+ years of relevant experience, including a minimum of 5 years in a senior executive role overseeing finance, operations, and/or people functions.
* Exceptional strategist with proven ability to translate vision into actionable plans.
* Demonstrated experience in leading business operations and adapting processes.
* Strong human-centered leadership ensuring DEI principles are integrated within the organization.
* Ability to manage and lead a high-performing team with a focus on professional development.
Leadership Agile Business Development People Management SCRUM Cross-functional Team Leadership Operations Management Strategy Business development Resource Planning Strategic Management Communication Skills Analytical Skills Collaboration * Superb communication skills, particularly in a remote environment.
* Strong critical thinking skills to assess and prioritize competing ideas.
* Excellent influencing skills to achieve buy-in from team members.
* Experience as a senior operations leader with deep knowle
“Zucca”- Future CEO
President/Chief Executive Officer Job In Seattle, WA
We are building a groundbreaking AI solution for food and beverage companies, starting with contract manufacturers. Contract manufacturers support 75% of food CPG brands and are responsible for producing 25%, or $250B, of the global $1T food CPG market. Our platform focuses on product commercialization, helping manufacturers scope projects 20x faster and significantly de-risk them as they progress toward full-scale production. By mitigating dead-ends and accelerating time-to-market, our solution enables companies to drive significant efficiencies, maximize equipment utilization, and achieve commercial success faster.
The Role:
As the Future CEO of Zucca, you will be responsible for leading the company from inception to market leadership. You will work closely with PSL to validate the product, secure funding, build a world-class team, and scale the business. This role requires a visionary leader with a deep understanding of the food and beverage (F&B) industry, particularly in the areas of R&D, innovation, and manufacturing.
Key Responsibilities:
Leadership & Vision: Define and articulate the company's vision, strategy, and roadmap. Lead the team with a strong focus on execution and results.
Product Development: Oversee the development and iteration of the AI platform, ensuring it meets the needs of food and beverage manufacturers and provides a superior user experience.
Fundraising: Successfully raise capital to fuel growth, leveraging your network and experience to attract top-tier investors.
Go-to-Market Strategy: Develop and execute a go-to-market strategy that drives customer acquisition and revenue growth. Build strong relationships with key stakeholders in the F&B industry.
Team Building: Recruit, mentor, and retain a high-performing team. Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and accountability.
Financial Management: Manage the company's financial health, including budgeting, forecasting, and strategic investments. Ensure the company is on track to meet financial goals.
Customer Success: Drive customer success by ensuring the platform delivers measurable value to manufacturers. Establish and maintain feedback loops to continuously improve the product.
Ideal Candidate Profile:
F&B Expertise: A seasoned Food R&D executive with experience on both the CPG (Consumer Packaged Goods) and manufacturing sides of the industry, and/or background in management consulting within the F&B innovation or manufacturing verticals, with a strong understanding of industry challenges and opportunities. Relationships in the industry are key.
Entrepreneurial Bent: Proven experience going “zero to one”, either within a startup or a larger organization.
Fundraising Success: Experience raising venture capital or other funding sources.
Operational Excellence: Experience managing multi-million dollar budgets, with a demonstrated ability to make sound strategic investments.
AI Evangelist: A deep belief in the transformative power of AI in reshaping how F&B products are developed and commercialized.
Product Mindset: Strong product management skills with a focus on customer feedback loops and delivering a best-in-class user interface.
Why Join Us?
Impact: Be at the forefront of innovation in the F&B industry, leading a company that will fundamentally change how manufacturers develop and commercialize new products.
Support: Leverage PSL's extensive resources, network, and expertise to build and scale your company.
Growth: Opportunity to lead a high-growth startup from day one, with the potential for significant growth.
About Pioneer Square Labs (PSL):
Pioneer Square Labs (PSL) is a premier startup studio and early-stage venture capital fund focused on fostering the next generation of technology companies. PSL Studio collaborates with exceptional entrepreneurs to develop ideas from scratch, validate them, and build venture-scale companies. Over the past five years, PSL has successfully spun out nearly 30 businesses. We are continuously seeking extraordinary individuals to build with us.
How to Apply:
If you're an entrepreneurial leader poised to redefine how food and beverage products are developed and taken to market, we encourage you to apply. Please submit your resume along with a cover letter that outlines your qualifications and your interest in the role. We're excited about the prospect of collaborating with you to propel Zucca towards success.
Chief Operating Officer: Commercial Construction
President/Chief Executive Officer Job In Seattle, WA
Seattle, WA
Join a forward-thinking local construction company committed to growth and excellence. They seek a dynamic Chief Operating Officer to enhance their leadership team.
As the COO, you will oversee the company's operations, fostering a high-performance culture of growth. This key role involves driving the company's expansion and advancing its technological infrastructure by implementing cutting-edge software solutions and processes.
The ideal candidate will possess extensive knowledge of commercial construction, with a focus on multi-family and large-scale tenant improvements.
COO Responsibilities:
Lead, develop, and manage a high-performing team, setting a standard of excellence.
Design and execute business strategies, plans, and procedures aligned with the company's vision and culture.
Oversee daily operations, including field operations, administration, marketing, and accounting departments, while promoting employees' maximum potential, performance, and dedication.
Integrate all significant operating functions, ensuring alignment and unity in pursuing the company's goals.
Analyze internal operations and identify areas for process and system enhancement.
Resolve issues effectively, demonstrating the ability to identify and address real problems, manage conflicts, and promote healthy solutions.
Provide leadership mentoring, coaching, guidance, and support for all operations department personnel.
Design and execute business strategies, plans, and procedures aligned with the company's vision and culture.
COO Qualifications:
5+ years of experience in the construction industry.
Outstanding organizational and leadership abilities.
Comfort with building and developing employees, encouraging cohesion and teamwork, assessing improvement opportunities, and leading change.
Strong ability to communicate and work collaboratively with a diverse range of individuals and organizations.
Excellent leadership and motivational skills, with steadfast resolve and personal integrity.
Keen acumen to quickly diagnose problems, foresee potential issues, and problem-solve.
Comprehensive knowledge of data analysis and performance/operations metrics.
Working knowledge of IT/Business infrastructure and MS Office.
Benefits / Appreciation:
Encourage work-life balance with 10+ paid holidays and generous time off.
401k Safe Harbor plan.
100% employer-paid medical/dental/vision insurance for employees.
Compensation: $120,000 - $130,000+ (DOE) + Bonus (7-10%)
Field CTO
President/Chief Executive Officer Job 11 miles from Seattle
Centific expertly engineers platforms and curates multimodal, multilingual data to empower the ‘Magnificent Seven' and enterprise clients with safe, scalable Artificial intelligence (AI) deployment. Our team includes over 150 PhDs and data scientists, along with more than 4,000 AI practitioners and engineers. We leverage an integrated ecosystem comprised of industry-leading partnerships, and 1.8 million vertical domain experts across 230 locales, to create high-quality pre-trained datasets, fine-tuned industry-specific Large Language Models (LLMs), and Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) pipelines supported by vector databases. Our innovations can reduce Generative Artificial Intelligence (Gen AI) costs by up to 80% and bring Gen AI solutions to market 50% faster.
Our mission is to bridge the gap between AI creators and industry leaders by bringing best practices in Generative AI to unicorn innovators and enterprise customers. We aim to help these organizations unlock significant business value by leveraging Generative AI at scale, ensuring they stay at the forefront of technological advancement and maintain a competitive edge in their respective markets.
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Position Title: Field CTO
Location: Remote - Bay Area/Seattle (preferred)
Reports To: VP, Solution Design
Position Overview:
Centific is seeking a seasoned Field CTO to join our team to lead account specific strategic planning and drive end-end solution design. This senior role is pivotal in shaping and driving our Generative AI initiatives. The ideal candidate will act as the voice of our company, serving as a thought leader and ambassador in the generative AI space. This role requires a blend of technical expertise, strategic vision, and exceptional communication skills to influence both internal and external stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities:
Thought Leadership and Advocacy
Act as the primary spokesperson for Generative AI solutions, representing the company at customer meetings, industry events, conferences, and in public forums.
Develop and communicate a clear vision and strategy for the company's Gen AI initiatives.
Publish whitepapers, articles, and thought leadership pieces to enhance the company's reputation in the AI community.
Lead day-to-day interactions with data science, product, and engineering teams at the target account/s to problem-solve and apply creative ideas to meet client requirements.
Overall accountability for CSAT and Growth within the account from a technical/solutions perspective. The role has tremendous potential to make a direct impact across the board and we are looking for candidates who excel in navigating complex situations to achieve.
Strategic Planning and Execution
Define and drive the roadmap for Gen AI solutions in alignment with business goals.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams including product management, engineering, marketing, and sales to ensure successful delivery and adoption of Gen AI solutions.
Identify market trends and opportunities, and guide product innovation to maintain a competitive edge. In effect, this person serves as the Field CTO for the specified account/s and bridges the gap between business strategy and technology.
Stakeholder Engagement
Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, including customers, partners, and industry influencers.
Conduct regular meetings and presentations to communicate progress, gather feedback, and adjust strategies as needed.
Serve as the liaison between technical teams and business units to ensure alignment on objectives and expectations.
Customer and Market Insights
Gather and analyze customer feedback and market data to inform product development and marketing strategies.
Understand customer pain points and needs, translating them into actionable product features and improvements.
Conduct competitive analysis to benchmark our Gen AI solutions against industry standards and competitors.
Innovation and Continuous Improvement
Stay abreast of the latest advancements in generative AI and related technologies.
Foster a culture of innovation, encouraging the team to explore new ideas and approaches.
Evaluate and implement tools, processes, and methodologies to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of the Gen AI team.
Qualifications
Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Business, or a related field. A Master's degree or Ph.D. in a relevant discipline is preferred.
Experience
10+ years of experience in AI, machine learning, or a related field, with a focus on generative AI.
Proven track record of successfully leading strategic initiatives and product development in a senior role.
Experience in a thought leadership capacity, including public speaking and publishing would be plus
Proven ability to stand & deliver - this is especially critical given the strategic account focus
Skills and Competencies
Deep understanding of generative AI technologies, applications, and market dynamics.
Exceptional communication and presentation skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts to diverse audiences.
Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities.
Demonstrated ability to build and maintain relationships with stakeholders at all levels.
High degree of adaptability, creativity, and a passion for continuous learning.
Benefits offered - comprehensive healthcare, dental & vision, 401k plan, PTO, etc.
Centific is an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, mental or physical disability, medical condition, sex (including pregnancy), gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, familial status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.
Chief Executive Officer - Make-A-Wish Alaska & Washington
President/Chief Executive Officer Job In Seattle, WA
Job Description
About Make-A-Wish® Alaska & Washington
For children diagnosed with critical illnesses, a wish come true can be a crucial turning point in their lives. A wish can be that spark that helps these children believe that anything is possible and gives them the strength to fight harder against their illnesses. This impact is why Make-A-Wish Alaska & Washington (AKWA) is driven to make every one of these wishes come true.
The inspiration and vision for Make-A-Wish began in Phoenix, Arizona in 1980 when a community came together for Christopher James Greicius, a 7-year-old boy battling leukemia, whose wish was to be a police officer. Receiving a custom-tailored uniform, a motorcycle helmet, and his very own battery-operated motorbike, the magic of that one wish created a movement. Today, Make-A-Wish has granted hundreds of thousands of life-changing wishes to children with critical illnesses across the U.S. and its territories.
About the Opportunity
Make-A-Wish AKWA carries out its impactful work with a dedicated staff of 37. The Chapter partners with community volunteers to deliver its programs and is governed by a volunteer Board of Directors. Across the region, the chapter works to grant over 400 life-changing wishes each year and has delivered wishes to over 8,600 children locally. As part of Make-A-Wish America, one of the nation’s most recognized nonprofits, Make-A-Wish AKWA seeks a dynamic and inspiring Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to successfully guide the Chapter into the future. With a committed staff, a strong board, and an engaged volunteer force, the selected candidate will be well-positioned to make a significant mission impact. This is an ideal position for a highly relational, empathetic, and mission-driven leader with a track record of achievement and results. The relevant experience and skills to effectively carry out the key accountabilities of the position include Fundraising & Development, Organizational Leadership, Strategic Vision & Execution, Board Engagement & Effectiveness, Financial & Operational Oversight, Brand Advancement, and Mission Delivery & Non-Profit DNA.Key Accountabilities
Fundraising & Development
Co-create the development strategy and actively fundraise to increase revenue through enhanced relationships with donors, corporate sponsors, funders, and community partners.
Organizational Leadership
Develop and retain a passionate and talented team and ensure staff members achieve their goals in alignment with overall chapter performance metrics, grow personally and professionally, and report high levels of trust, cohesiveness, and engagement.
Strategic Vision and Execution
Ensure the creation and execution of a clear and actionable long-term and short-term strategy to make consistent and measurable progress toward achieving the Chapter' vision while exploring new and innovative solutions to effectively serve the children and families waiting for wishes.
Board Engagement & Effectiveness
In partnership with the board chair, recruit, retain, and engage a diverse and effective Board of Directors, optimally leverage their strengths to advance the mission, and provide the transparency necessary for effective governance.
Financial and Operational Oversight
Ensure the organization has the proper oversight, internal controls, forecasting, and transparent reporting to maintain the fiscal health of the Chapter.
Brand Advancement
Increase brand awareness, engagement, and collaboration through effective messaging, community outreach, relationship-building, partnership collaboration, and purposeful calls-to-action.
Mission Delivery and Non-Profit DNA
Inspire staff, volunteers, and donors by authentically embodying the mission and ethos of the organization.
Key Qualifications and Attributes
The Board of Directors sees the ideal candidate for CEO matching as many of the following aspects as possible:
Passion for, and commitment to, the Make-A-Wish mission
Executive or management experience at a respected nonprofit or public institution, or significant nonprofit experience developed through voluntary service in the sector
While previous nonprofit CEO experience is highly desirable, individuals with a strong record of performance are encouraged to apply
Demonstrated results in major gift cultivation and solicitation, and working knowledge of fundraising principles as they impact an organization
Exceptional leadership and communication skills, including a proven track record in leading and growing organizations
Has worked closely and positively with governing/fundraising boards and effectively developed and strengthened those boards
Is a consensus builder, team builder, and a coach when working with staff and volunteers
Attracts and retains top talent and builds strong and enduring relationships
Possesses working knowledge of the legal, fiscal, and regulatory environment in which a nonprofit operates
Strong business and budget management skills
Strategic thinker who can also plan and execute short-term objectives in pursuit of a long-term vision and create action plans that yield results
Has personal ethics and integrity that reflect positively on the mission and the organization, is a passionate and convincing champion for the mission, and is involved and respected in the community
Is able to work collegially within the federated model of Make-A-Wish America
Committed to championing diversity, equity and inclusion, fostering an organization that is accessible and welcoming
Relationships and knowledge of communities across the region is strongly preferred
Bachelor’s degree required, with an advanced degree preferred
Application and Selection Process
Apply
Interested candidates complete the online application
Upload your resume and cover letter.
If you are interested in the position, please inquire as soon as possible.
Initial Screening
A Sagency Search Consultant may schedule an initial 15-20 minute phone call with qualified applicants.
Sagency Interview
A Sagency Search Consultant will schedule a 60-minute interview with specific candidates.
Online Assessment
After this initial interview process with Sagency, qualified candidates may be asked to complete an online assessment.
Client Interviews
First-round interviews with Make-A-Wish.
Thank you for your interest in this position.