Senior Director, Operations

American Museum of Natural History; New York (NY); On-site; USD 165,000 - 185,000; Full time

Job summary

The American Museum of Natural History is seeking a Senior Director of Operations to lead the Operations division's project implementation and planning. This full-time role reports to the Senior Vice President of Operations and Capital Projects and drives capital planning, budgeting, and cross-departmental project delivery.

Key responsibilities include advising on strategic goals, preparing board reports, coordinating inter-departmental initiatives, managing budgets, and ensuring risks are

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; 10 years of progressive experience, including at least five years in project management.
• Preferred: Master of Public Administration (MPA).
• Experience in nonprofit and/or public sector contexts is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support the Operations division in implementing key strategic planning goals across departments, including project management of goal implementation.
• Advise the Senior Vice President of Operations with data, analyses, and business cases to support decision making.
• Lead a five-year strategic goal planning exercise and refresh annually.
• Assist in Board reporting and Building and Grounds Committee meetings.
• Collaborate with department leadership to align and roll out inter-departmental projects.
• Use project management tools to manage a large portfolio across the division from inception to completion.
• Champion change management to address risks in the division.
• Oversee budgeting and funding sources for major capital programs and donor-related tracking.

Skills

Project management

Data analysis

Strategic planning

Budget management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in finance, business administration, public administration, or related field

Master of Public Administration (MPA)

Job description

The American Museum of Natural History is one of the world’s preeminent scientific and cultural institutions, and has as its mission to discover, interpret, and disseminate information about human cultures, the natural world, and the universe through a wide-ranging program of scientific research, education, and exhibition.
The Operations team is seeking a full-time Senior Director of Operations to manage the Operations division project implementation and support the Operations team on planning needs. The Senior Director supports the Senior Vice President of Operations and Capital Projects in key program and project areas, including the capital planning program, oversight and evaluation of Operations division finances, and needs analyses for each Operations area of investment.
Job duties include, but are not limited to:

• Support the Operations division in implementing key strategic planning goals across departments, including project management of goal implementation.
• Serve as an advisor the the Senior Vice President of Operations, providing data, analyses, and business cases to support decision making. Partner on long-term divisional initiatives.
• Assess, prioritize, and build for each Operations team and lead a five-year strategic goal planning exercise, to be refreshed annually.
• Support the Senior Vice President of Operations in development of Board reporting, including the Building and Grounds Committee meetings, and other meetings as needed.
• Collaborate with departmental leadership to ensure alignment, integration, and rollout of inter-departmental projects.
• Use project management tools and techniques to manage complex portfolio of projects across the division from inception to completion.
• Serve as a change management leader, helping to ensure organizational changes are implemented to address any identified risks related to the division.
• Manage the Assistant Director of Capital Budget and Planning in the tracking of complex sources and uses related to major capital programs, including public funding and procurement requirements and tracking donor sources. Make recommendations to leadership as to which sources should balance needs.
• Manage operational budget needs and track annual changes. Report major issues within the budget.

The expected salary range for the Senior Director of Operations is $165,000/annual – $185,000/annual. The AMNH offers an extensive benefits package designed to meet the needs of our dedicated and diverse community.
Pay will be determined based on several factors. The hiring range for the position at commencement is based on the type of work and the scope of responsibilities. The salary and placement offered is based on a number of individualized factors, including, but not limited to, skills, knowledge, training, education, credentials, areas of specialization, and depth and scope of experience.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, business administration, public administration, or another related field.
• 10 years of related progressive experience, including at least five years of project management experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master of Public Administration ( MPA ) degree.
• Professional experience at a nonprofit and/or in the public sector.

Physical Demands

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position (sitting or standing) for prolonged periods.
• Must be able to move about the Museum campus.

Category

Category Full-Time

Total Number of Scheduled Hours Per Pay Period

Total Number of Scheduled Hours Per Pay Period 70

Union Status

Union Status Non-Union

FLSA

FLSA Exempt

Expected Salary Minimum

Expected Salary Minimum $165,000/annual

Expected Salary Maximum

Expected Salary Maximum $185,000/annual

EEO Statement

The American Museum of Natural History is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Museum does not discriminate with respect to employment, or admission or access to Museum facilities, programs or activities on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, age, disability, marital status, partnership status, gender (including sexual harassment), sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, pregnancy and lactation accommodations, alienage or citizenship status, current or former participation in the uniformed services, status as a veteran, caregiver, pre-employment marijuana testing, sexual and reproductive health decisions, salary history, national or ethnic origin, height, weight, or on account of any other basis prohibited by applicable City, State, or Federal law. Additional protections are afforded in employment based on arrest or conviction record, status as a victim of domestic violence, stalking and sex offenses, unemployment status, and credit history, in each case to the extent provided by law.

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