Chief Strategy Officer

EMMAUS; Saint Charles (MO); On-site; USD 140,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Emmaus Homes seeks a Chief Strategy Officer to drive organizational strategy, growth initiatives, partnerships, and revenue diversification. You will align with the CEO and ELT to identify opportunities, build business cases, and coordinate implementation of strategic initiatives focused on mission impact.

The CSO will shape long-term strategy, anticipate external trends, and lead new programs, partnerships, and ventures to sustain Emmaus’ mission and services for clients.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 5+ years of progressively responsible leadership experience.
• Executive or senior leadership experience.
• Experience leading company-wide strategic initiatives.
• Business development, growth strategy, mergers/acquisitions, or partnership experience.
• Experience managing complex cross-functional projects.
• Strong financial and analytical acumen.
• Nonprofit healthcare, human services, senior services, housing, or disability services preferred.
• An established network of decision makers in philanthropy, advocacy, government funding, or public-private partnerships preferred.
• Experience scaling organizations or new ventures preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and execution of the organizational strategic plan.
• Facilitate annual and multi-year strategic planning processes.
• Develop strategic recommendations for executive and board consideration.
• Monitor industry, funding, legislative, workforce, and market trends.
• Lead scenario planning and strategic risk assessments.
• Establish enterprise project and initiative review processes.
• Coordinate cross-functional implementation of strategic priorities.
• Facilitate quarterly strategic reviews with Executive Leadership Team (ELT).

Skills

Strategic leadership

Business development

Mergers and acquisitions

Partnerships

Financial acumen

Cross-functional leadership

Data-driven decision making

Strategic planning

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Job SummaryThe Chief Strategy Officer (CSO) provides executive leadership for organizational strategy, business development, strategic partnerships, growth initiatives, and revenue diversification. The CSO works closely with the CEO and Executive Leadership Team to identify emerging opportunities, evaluate strategic alternatives, develop business cases, and coordinate implementation of approved initiatives.The Chief Strategy Officer (CSO) provides executive leadership for organizational strategy, business development, strategic partnerships, growth initiatives, and revenue diversification. The CSO works closely with the CEO and Executive Leadership Team to identify emerging opportunities, evaluate strategic alternatives, develop business cases, and coordinate implementation of approved initiatives.The successful candidate will be mission-driven and relentlessly focused on Emmaus’ purpose through strategic action and measurable impact. As a visionary leader, the CSO is responsible for identifying opportunities beyond current operations, shaping long-term strategy, anticipating external trends and disruptions, and guiding the organization through complexity and change while remaining grounded in the mission and needs of Emmaus clients.In addition, a successful CSO will demonstrate an entrepreneurial mindset by launching new programs, business lines, partnerships, and revenue streams, ensuring Emmaus Homes maintains a disciplined approach to growth, diversification, and innovation while remaining aligned with mission, values, strategic plan, and long-term sustainability.Emmaus Core ValuesCore Values: Customer Centered, Integrity, Initiative, and Collaboration.All employees are expected to advocate for the best interest of Emmaus clients and demonstrate Emmaus’ Core Values in all aspects of their job.Key ResponsibilitiesStrategic Leadership and ExecutionLead development and execution of the organizational strategic planFacilitate annual and multi-year strategic planning processesDevelop strategic recommendations for executive and board considerationMonitor industry, funding, legislative, workforce, and market trendsLead scenario planning and strategic risk assessmentsEstablish enterprise project and initiative review processesCoordinate cross-functional implementation of strategic prioritiesFacilitate quarterly strategic reviews with Executive Leadership Team (ELT)Business Development & GrowthDevelop and manage the organization's growth initiativesIdentify and evaluate new business opportunitiesLead business case development for strategic investmentsDevelop diversification strategies that reduce reliance on state fundingExplore expansion opportunities including:Housing initiativesSenior servicesProperty management servicesAdaptive SolutionsLearning LabStrategic acquisitions and partnershipsStrategic AlliancesBuild and continually nurture relationships with strategic partners, funders, community organizations, and industry leadersNegotiate and coordinate partnership opportunitiesDevelop collaboration opportunities that advance Emmaus’ mission and sustainabilityRepresent Emmaus in strategic external forums and initiativesData Driven Performance and Decision SupportDevelop strategic dashboards and performance reportingEstablish metrics for strategic initiativesProvide executive decision support and analysisMonitor business line performance and recommend adjustments as neededBoard and Executive Team EngagementPrepare strategic analyses and recommendationsPresent strategic opportunities and progress updatesAssist with organizational level priority settingStandard - Demands of the JobOperate standard office equipment including but not limited to a laptop, cell phone, fax machine, printer, and copier.Appropriately and effectively assist individuals during crisis or emergency situations.Perform detailed data collection, recording and reporting in handwriting and typing.Complete required annual trainings.May be exposed to extreme weather conditions.Job Requirements/Desired Education and/or ExperienceBachelor's degree required5+ years of progressively responsible leadership experience requiredExecutive or senior leadership experience requiredExperience leading company-wide strategic initiatives requiredBusiness development, growth strategy, mergers/acquisitions, or partnership experience requiredExperience managing complex cross-functional projects requiredStrong financial and analytical acumen requiredNonprofit healthcare, human services, senior services, housing, or disability services preferredExperience evaluating new business opportunities preferredAn established network of decision makers in philanthropy, advocacy, government funding, or public-private partnerships preferredExperience scaling organizations or new ventures preferred