Strategic Growth Leader

EMMAUS; Saint Charles (MO); On-site; USD 140,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Emmaus Homes seeks a Chief Strategy Officer to drive organizational strategy, growth initiatives, partnerships, and revenue diversification. You will align with the CEO and ELT to identify opportunities, build business cases, and coordinate implementation of strategic initiatives focused on mission impact.

The CSO will shape long-term strategy, anticipate external trends, and lead new programs, partnerships, and ventures to sustain Emmaus’ mission and services for clients.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 5+ years of progressively responsible leadership experience.
• Executive or senior leadership experience.
• Experience leading company-wide strategic initiatives.
• Business development, growth strategy, mergers/acquisitions, or partnership experience.
• Experience managing complex cross-functional projects.
• Strong financial and analytical acumen.
• Nonprofit healthcare, human services, senior services, housing, or disability services preferred.
• An established network of decision makers in philanthropy, advocacy, government funding, or public-private partnerships preferred.
• Experience scaling organizations or new ventures preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and execution of the organizational strategic plan.
• Facilitate annual and multi-year strategic planning processes.
• Develop strategic recommendations for executive and board consideration.
• Monitor industry, funding, legislative, workforce, and market trends.
• Lead scenario planning and strategic risk assessments.
• Establish enterprise project and initiative review processes.
• Coordinate cross-functional implementation of strategic priorities.
• Facilitate quarterly strategic reviews with Executive Leadership Team (ELT).

Skills

Strategic leadership

Business development

Mergers and acquisitions

Partnerships

Financial acumen

Cross-functional leadership

Data-driven decision making

Strategic planning

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Emmaus Homes seeks a Chief Strategy Officer to drive organizational strategy, growth initiatives, partnerships, and revenue diversification. You will align with the CEO and ELT to identify opportunities, build business cases, and coordinate implementation of strategic initiatives focused on mission impact.

The CSO will shape long-term strategy, anticipate external trends, and lead new programs, partnerships, and ventures to sustain Emmaus’ mission and services for clients.