Manager of Strategic Initiatives

SEIU 775 Benefits Group; Union (NJ); Hybrid; USD 98,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

SEIU 775 Benefits Group is seeking a Manager of Strategic Initiatives to join their team. This role involves leading strategic projects and collaborating with stakeholders to drive innovation in caregiver benefits and programs. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills and experience in nonprofit operations.

Benefits

Fully Paid Medical, Dental and Vision

18 days PTO, 15 Sick days, 9 holidays

Defined Benefit Pension Plan and 401(k) options

Fitness, cell phone, internet and furniture stipends

Qualifications

• 7 years of experience leading innovation in a nonprofit or startup may be accepted in lieu of degree.
• 5+ years of experience leading organizational initiatives.
• Ability to think critically and demonstrate strong deductive reasoning.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic projects to achieve organizational goals.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to execute plans.
• Drive rapid innovation by developing scalable programs.

Skills

Strategic Agility

Decision Quality

Communication Skills

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Confluence

Smartsheet

Job description

Washington SEIU
Corporate Headquarters
215 Columbia St
Ste 300
Seattle, WA 98104, USA

Washington SEIU
Corporate Headquarters
215 Columbia St
Ste 300
Seattle, WA 98104, USA

SEIU 775 Benefits Group’s mission is to improve the skills, health and stability of the caregiver workforce through innovation and high-quality benefits and programs. We intend to make caregiving a health care job of choice.

We partner with workers, employers and industry stakeholders to collectively solve workforce problems through innovation, creativity and an evidence-based approach. Together, we deliver high-quality benefits and services to support a growing caregiver workforce.

We are a nonprofit – passionate about revolutionizing the future of in-home care, and are looking for others to join our smart, collaborative and kind team.

The Details:

Location: Hybrid work Headquartered in Downtown Seattle

Work Schedule: Our typical business hours are 8:30-5:00 Monday-Friday.

Travel Requirements: Up to 10%

Category: Full-Time, FLSA Exempt, Regular, Non-Union

Physical Requirements: Must be able to sit and stand for long periods of the day.

About the Position:

Reporting to the Director of Strategic Initiatives, the Manager of Strategic Initiatives is a member of the Strategy Delivery leadership team and is responsible for partnering closely to execute organizational plans, provide business support to ensure the organization achieves its strategic goals and lead initiatives. This position will lead strategic projects and support the implementation of key business processes which impact our organization cross functionally. This position will collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, our research department and vendors to lead development of new innovative programs and benefits aligned with our 10-year vision.

You Will:

• Be responsible for the delivery of cross functional projects with effective communication, consistency and efficiency while balancing the needs of different areas of the organization to meet strategic organizational objectives;
• Partner with internal and external stakeholders including contracted vendors to translate high-level organizational goals into actionable plans and pilot programs;
• Collaborate cross-functionally and inspire teams to align daily operations with the company’s 10-year vision and strategic objectives, ensuring that short-term actions support long-term organizational goals;
• Work creatively and analytically with multiple teams across the organization, including Senior Leadership to drive delivery and gain stakeholder alignment and implement strategic projects;
• In partnership with a project manager, be accountable for the ultimate success and acceptance of assigned projects;
• Drive rapid innovation by partnering with business units to develop scalable and sustainable programs;
• From time to time, perform other duties commensurate with the level of this position.

You Will Need to Have:

Required Leadership Competencies

Managing with Vision and Purpose:

Connect their work and the work of teams they lead to the organization’s Mission, Vision, and Values.

Supports equitable and fair treatment and opportunity for all.

Courage:

Is not afraid to take action, when necessary, accepts critical feedback that is shared with the team without being defensive and incorporates feedback into their work.

Strategic Agility:

Sees ahead clearly; can anticipate future consequence and trends accurately.

Decision Quality:

Makes good decisions in the appropriate amount of time based upon a mixture of analysis, wisdom, experience, and judgement.

Building Effective Teams:

Blends people into teams when needed; creates strong morale and spirit in their teams, while creating a collaborative environment.

• Bachelor’s degree preferred; 7 years of experience leading innovation in a nonprofit or startup setting may be accepted in lieu of degree;
• 5+ years of experience leading organizational initiatives;
• 3+ years of experience partnering with leadership to support cross functional projects;
• Ability to think critically, strategically and demonstrate strong deductive reasoning;
• Ability to analyze and present data and insights to ignite action, plan operational efficiency and identify and mitigate risks;
• Skilled in creating innovation, scalable products and operational processes from a strategic vision;
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills;
• Excellent presentation skills related to developing and delivering progress reports, moving messages and presenting complex concepts to all levels of stakeholders and audiences;
• Proven experience developing and maintaining collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders and using influence;
• Comfort working and leading productively in ambiguous situations.

It Will Be Great if You Have:

• Experience with vendor management;
• Experience working in a nonprofit, union or start up organization;
• Experience leading in a cross functional shared services environment;
• Lived experience as a caregiver or working within the long-term care sector;
• Experience with standard program and project management tools (Confluence, Smartsheet, etc.).

Salary Range:

• $98,656.33 to $134,458.45
• Fully Paid Medical, Dental and Vision;
• 18 days PTO, 15 Sick days, 9 holidays, 1 floating holiday, 2 personal days
• End of the year winter break; mid-year summer break and earned paid longevity sabbatical
• Defined Benefit Pension Plan and 401(k) options;
• Fitness, cell phone, internet and furniture stipends.

Statement of Affirmative Action

SEIU 775 Benefits Group is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is anAffirmative Actionemployer. We are committed to equalemploymentopportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status.

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