Director of Strategic Growth & Implementation — Hybrid (MI)

Samaritas; Lansing (MI); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Samaritas seeks a strategic leader to serve as Director of Strategic Implementation & Business Development in Michigan. This role drives grant-funded initiatives from concept to launch, identifies new opportunities, and leads cross-functional teams to deliver measurable impact.

Ideal candidates will have at least a bachelor’s degree and 5+ years in project management, grant development, and community housing initiatives, with strong financial and stakeholder skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree preferred.
• Five or more years of experience in project management, grant development, business development, program development, housing/community development, or a related field.
• Proven success leading complex initiatives from concept through implementation and operational launch.
• Strong business acumen, analytical thinking, and financial planning skills.
• Exceptional project management, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.
• Experience building alignment and driving results across cross-functional teams.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and relationship-building skills.
• Experience in human services, affordable housing, nonprofit leadership, social enterprise, or related mission-driven environments strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead implementation and launch of newly awarded grant-funded initiatives.
• Develop project plans, timelines, accountability structures, and operational readiness strategies.
• Partner with program leaders and shared services teams to ensure successful project execution.
• Support grant research, proposal development, program design, and funding strategies.
• Identify and develop new business opportunities, partnerships, social enterprises, and growth initiatives.
• Conduct market research, feasibility assessments, and business planning.
• Lead cross-functional teams through development, implementation, and launch of new programs and ventures.
• Advance housing and community development opportunities in partnership with internal and external stakeholders.
• Design, launch, and evaluate pilots and innovative service models.
• Present recommendations and business cases to executive leadership and key stakeholders.

Skills

Project management

Grant development

Business development

Program development

Housing development

Community development

Cross-functional leadership

Financial planning

Communication

Relationship building

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Samaritas seeks a strategic leader to serve as Director of Strategic Implementation & Business Development in Michigan. This role drives grant-funded initiatives from concept to launch, identifies new opportunities, and leads cross-functional teams to deliver measurable impact.

Ideal candidates will have at least a bachelor’s degree and 5+ years in project management, grant development, and community housing initiatives, with strong financial and stakeholder skills.