Director, Strategic Implementation & Business Development - Michigan

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

Director, Strategic Implementation & Business Development - Michigan

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, we encourage you to apply.

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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