Director, Strategic Implementation & Business Development - Michigan

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off and holidays

Retirement savings plan with employer¹

Employee assistance program

Mission-driven culture of service and

Job summary

Samaritas in Michigan is seeking a Director of Strategic Implementation & Business Development to turn funded grants and visionary partnerships into tangible programs. This leadership role guides cross-functional teams, shapes growth initiatives, and advances housing and community development through strategic execution and new ventures.

You will design plans, manage timelines, build stakeholder alignment, and present business cases to executives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; Master's preferred.
• 5+ years in project management, grant development, business development, or related fields.
• Proven success leading complex initiatives from concept through launch.
• Strong business acumen, analytical thinking, and financial planning.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and relationship-building skills.
• Experience in human services, nonprofit leadership, or social enterprise preferred.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Project management

Grant development

Business development

Program development

Housing/community development

Cross-functional collaboration

Analytical thinking

Financial planning

Communication & relationship-building

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Now Hiring: Director, Strategic Implementation & Business Development

Location: Michigan ~ Hybrid/Remote as Business Needs Require
(Candidates MUST Reside In the State of Michigan)
Status: Full-Time, Exempt
Wage: $95,000 to $100,000 annually
Schedule: Monday-Friday

Lead Growth. Launch Innovation. Create Lasting Impact.

At Samaritas, we believe every new program, partnership, grant, and innovation has the power to transform lives. We are seeking a strategic and entrepreneurial leader to serve as our Director of Strategic Implementation & Business Development, a critical role responsible for turning big ideas and funding opportunities into meaningful, measurable results.

This position bridges strategy and execution by leading the implementation of newly funded grant initiatives while identifying and advancing new business opportunities, partnerships, housing initiatives, and enterprise growth strategies. If you excel at bringing people together, building momentum around complex projects, and transforming vision into reality.

What You'll Do

• 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.

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.

Why Join Samaritas?

For more than 90 years, Samaritas has been dedicated to helping people meet life's challenges and create brighter futures. As one of Michigan's largest nonprofit provider of human services, we offer the opportunity to lead meaningful work that strengthens communities and changes lives.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Generous paid time off and holidays
• Retirement savings plan with employer contribution
• Employee assistance program
• A mission-driven culture focused on service, innovation, and impact

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