Strategic Executive Director, Administration & Operations

State of Maryland; Maryland; Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours & hybrid teleworking

Paid holidays

Generous leave package

State Pension

401(k) and 457 plans

Health, dental, and prescription plans

Flexible Spending Account plans

State Employees Credit Union

Job summary

The State of Maryland's Maryland Department of Labor seeks an Executive Director to provide strategic leadership, organizational oversight, and direction across administrative functions. You will guide five units, align resources with agency goals, and drive performance and accountability in a complex environment.

This is a management services role serving at the pleasure of the appointing authority. The position offers hybrid teleworking options and comprehensive state benefits successful

Qualifications

• Eight years of progressively responsible executive or senior-level management experience in a large organization.
• Possession of a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
• Experience in finance, budgeting, labor management, or operations.

Responsibilities

• Provide executive oversight for HR, Fiscal Services, Procurement, IT, and General Services; set priorities, standards, and KPIs for unit heads.
• Lead business process improvement across administrative functions to enhance integration and service quality.
• Serve as the primary administrative lead for labor relations across the agency and coordinate with union representatives.
• Direct short- and long-range organizational and resource planning for the Office of Administration.
• Establish agency-wide administrative policies and represent the agency before officials and committees.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Executive management

Budget & finance oversight

Labor relations

Policy implementation

Stakeholder collaboration

Change management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

The State of Maryland's Maryland Department of Labor seeks an Executive Director to provide strategic leadership, organizational oversight, and direction across administrative functions. You will guide five units, align resources with agency goals, and drive performance and accountability in a complex environment.

This is a management services role serving at the pleasure of the appointing authority. The position offers hybrid teleworking options and comprehensive state benefits successful