Project development director job description

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Job Description

The Washington Post is seeking a highly organized and forward-thinking newsroom leader to run a new Planning and Project Development team. This director and their team will serve as a newsroom linchpin: The team oversees establishing, populating and maintaining a calendar that will be the sole source of truth for all medium- to long-lead newsroom projects, including investigations, enterprise, launches, special projects and other initiatives, with input from leaders and editors across the newsroom. The director will oversee not just the creation and ongoing accuracy of this vital newsroom asset but will work with organization leadership to strategize the planning and development of some of The Post's most important and high-profile journalism.

The person in this role will be responsible for developing a strong newsroom network that will connect all departments, helping us to optimize the execution of high-impact storytelling. In addition to managing a team of projects editors, this person will support and partner with leaders across the newsroom. They will also connect the newsroom to partners in subscriptions and brand marketing, public relations and client solutions to provide visibility across the organization and ensure we achieve maximum impact from the work. The ideal candidate will be experienced in editorial planning and will have a high expectation of operational excellence, personally and for their team. This person will be able to think critically and strategically about storytelling opportunities and how to best communicate across the organization. Excellent organizational skills and people management experience are required, as well as a minimum of eight years of newsroom experience. Project or initiative management is expected.

This role reports to the head of audience strategy and growth and is based in our Washington newsroom.

Candidates should upload a résumé and cover letter outlining the experience they would bring to the role to our jobs portal. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled, but those received by 09/25/2022 will be prioritized. The cover letter should be addressed to Head of Audience Strategy and Growth Erika Allen and Chief Product Officer and Managing Editor Kat Downs Mulder.

The Post strives to provide its readers with high-quality, trustworthy news and information while constantly innovating. That mission is best served by a diverse, multi-generational workforce with varied life experiences and perspectives. All cultures and backgrounds are welcomed.

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As a member of UCSF Health's Strategy and Network Development team, the Project Director of BCH Strategy and Network Development plays a key role in the growth and affiliation strategy for UCSF Benioff Children's Hospitals. They will assist leadership in the project management (from concept to implementation) and due diligence of key activities as required to develop strategic clinical programs, develop strategic partnerships and grow the network. Project management and strategic analytical support will occur across the continuum and will include internal specialty programs, and external hospital and non-hospital partners.

The Project Director will also have responsibilities for ensuring appropriate due diligence in analyzing and projecting the outcome of growth activities, as well as assisting in evaluations and other key transactional analyses. This position will also support regular review of financial and strategic metrics.

The Project Director will report directly to the VP/Chief Clinical Strategy Officer, BCH, and indirectly to the VP/Chief Strategy Officer, BCH.
Department Description


The strategic development & network department includes planning, business development, health plan contracting, marketing and communications, and other functions that support UCSF Health's Strategic Growth objectives.


Required Qualifications



Bachelor's degree in a related area and/or equivalent experience/training. Two years or more of project management experience. In-depth knowledge of business development concepts, best practices, and functions. Advanced analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills to assess complex issues and develop solutions. Advanced planning, project management, change management, and process improvement skills. Advanced interpersonal skills to lead and work collaboratively and effectively with multi-disciplinary, cross-functional teams. Advanced written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to positively interact with executives, providers, and staff at all levels. Advanced ability to develop comprehensive reports and presentations. Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office software and database applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access). Demonstrated leadership skills to motivate and influence others. Ability to achieve measurable results in a diverse stakeholder landscape balancing competing and conflicting interests. Strong interpersonal and leadership skills. Proven ability to manage ambiguous situations with minimal direction. Experience performing complex data analysis. Advanced knowledge of Excel and PowerPoint. Demonstrated success in strategic analysis and planning and strong attention to detail. Demonstrated experience with large-scale programs and relationship development. Ability to direct and motivate members of multiple project teams. Self-motivator with the ability to work independently. Strong organizational skills, including the ability to prioritize tasks and delegate when appropriate. Well-developed written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to positively interact with executives, providers, and staff at all levels. Flexibility and responsiveness in managing multiple projects simultaneously. Note: The work location is flexible and one may need to work on-site based on business needs.



Preferred Qualifications


Master's Degree in Business Administration, Health Care Administration, or a closely related field, coupled with three or more years of experience in consulting, operations, or project management or a combination of education and experience.


About UCSF


At UCSF Health, our mission of innovative patient care, advanced technology and pioneering research is redefining what's possible for the patients we serve - a promise we share with the professionals who make up our team.

Consistently ranked among the top 10 hospitals nationwide by U.S. News & World Report - UCSF Health is committed to providing the most rewarding work experience while delivering the best care available anywhere. In an environment that allows for continuous learning and opportunities for professional growth, UCSF Health offers the ideal atmosphere in which to best use your skills and talents.


Pride Values


UCSF is a diverse community made of people with many skills and talents. We seek candidates whose work experience or community service has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to professionalism, respect, integrity, diversity and excellence - also known as our PRIDE values.

In addition to our PRIDE values, UCSF is committed to equity - both in how we deliver care as well as our workforce.We are committed to building a broadly diverse community, nurturing a culture that is welcoming and supportive, and engaging diverse ideas for the provision of culturally competent education, discovery, and patient care.Additional information about UCSF is available at diversity.ucsf.edu

Join us to find a rewarding career contributing to improving healthcare worldwide.


Equal Employment Opportunity


The University of California San Francisco is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

NextEra Energy Resources is the world's largest generator of renewable energy from the wind and sun, and a world leader in battery storage. We provide energy-related products and services that grow our economy, protect the environment, support our communities and help customers meet their energy needs. We are leading the decarbonization of the U.S. economy with our goal to reach Real Zero carbon emissions from our operations by 2045 while improving customer affordability and reliability. Are you interested in creating a cleaner environment for future generations? Join our world-class, innovative team today.

The Business Development team is responsible for identifying and commercializing new products and services with a forward-looking view of 3-10 years. Team members are involved at the various stages of building or integrating a new business - from business planning and customer engagements to project commercialization. Each supported product group has P&L objectives that are shared with origination and development peers, collectively working together to get the product to market for transactions. From time to time, team members are also engaged in mergers and acquisitions of companies, or capabilities, that could enhance our core and future products and services.

The Product group for this position entails development of resiliency and green hydrogen solutions. 'Resiliency Solutions' enhance the reliability of the customer's infrastructure by means of deploying capital energy resources, programmatic management of supply and demand, or both. 'Green Hydrogen Solutions' reduce the carbon intensity of a customer's fuel consumption by means of producing, delivering and consuming hydrogen that was generated by low/zero-carbon sources and renewable energy.
Responsibilities

Day to day responsibilities often include, but not limited to:

* Business/Product planning - Build, present and execute on business plans; Conduct market analysis, technology reviews, go to market strategies, and customer interviews
* Pipeline growth - Identify and build a qualified-opportunities pipeline and support origination efforts with training, technical solutions, analysis, and proposal materials
* Technical sales - Design early stage solutions for complex customer energy needs for the product group. This usually includes analysis of sites, tariffs, energy supply & demand sources, technologies, customer needs & wants, project economics, and other constrains or opportunities.
* New Capabilities - Engage in the process of developing new software/hardware capabilities and evaluate M&A opportunities
* Commercial Activities - Participate in creating proposals and presentations, contract negotiations, presentation material & product reporting
* Networking - Actively participate and attend industry events and conferences; network with industry professionals to identify and bring opportunities in
* Reporting - Report on new/existing products, customer/pipeline opportunities, peer-product education and management approvals

Expectations: Successful candidate will be entrepreneurial and commercially savvy: be able to think like a business owner and stay focused on what will drive the optimal solution while improving margins in a competitive marketplace without compromising customer satisfaction or NextEra standards. Candidate is expected to have the tenacity and communication skills to marshal internal support and resources to deliver and improve products and solutions that may not fit our traditional processes. Must be organized and methodical in information gathering and analytics, critical path thinker and a collaborator, an active listener and an excellent communicator who can understand their audience, ask great questions and distill complex and new information into a compelling value proposition for customers and management.

This position will work with the business development team, and cross-functionally with other groups or Subject Matter Experts, to develop product solutions that can leverage and enable the deployment of renewable power, reliability systems, energy storage and green hydrogen applications. Candidate will also need to be able to work independently, proactively, and resourcefully to navigate the organization and get things done. Candidate should have the industry experience and the credibility with stakeholders and know when to push through, push back and when to be flexible, open minded and accommodating.

Qualifications

* At least 8 years of technical sales experience
* At least 8 years in energy industry
* Strong network within energy industry
* Bachelor's degree in STEM, Finance, Sustainability, Energy or other related technical degrees, post-graduate degree preferred

Experience / Competencies

* Successful track record in a solutions development / technical sales role with strong references and project examples
* Customer centric - sales, sales support, or account management experience, high comfort level interacting with the various levels of customer stakeholders
* Solution Development - experience designing energy asset solutions for large commercial & industrial customers, munis/coops, utilities and/or other critical infrastructure facilities
* Baseline knowledge - Working knowledge of renewable power generation, energy storage, cogeneration, fuel cells, backup power, utility tariffs, demand response, energy efficiency, energy purchasing strategies, project development, and the energy and capacity markets etc.
* Intellectual agility - ability to quickly assess technical risks and project challenges as well as focus on critical path solutions and design of commercially feasible options
* Financial acumen - comfortable with basic financial statements and project finance concepts, project development proformas, basic permitting requirements and the regulatory landscape, project approval processes, financing mechanisms etc.
* Communications - ability to distill technical / complex information into simple, compelling value propositions; ability to create a call to action and mobilize support internally; pro-actively reach out to peers, management, support members or external parties to advance individual and team objectives.
* Teamwork - Effectively and productively collaborate with peers and stakeholders in a manner that build confidence, shared success, and future growth.
* Judgment - able to vet and prioritize time, resources and opportunities with an 80:20 mindset that drives results over analysis and stagnation.

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