Strategic Initiatives Director — Hybrid/Remote

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Harrisburg (Dauphin County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is seeking a Director of Strategic Initiatives to shape agency-wide programs, lead cross-functional teams, and guide museum planning and program development for PHMC. This role reports to the Executive Office and requires strong project management, budgeting, and contract oversight experience.

Key duties include statewide representation, managing large-scale agency projects, and driving strategic initiatives such as sustainability planning and program

Qualifications

• Experience in project management, budgeting, and contract management.
• Formal education: four-year college or university degree.
• Public history or museum work experience is required beyond basic office management responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead statewide initiatives and liaison with inter‑agency programs.
• Manage agency-wide projects with charters, timelines, budgets, and deliverables.
• Lead sustainability planning, continuity of operations, and strategic studies.
• Research industry trends and prepare executive recommendations.

Skills

Project management

Budgeting

Contract management

Personnel management

Public history / museum experience

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is seeking a Director of Strategic Initiatives to shape agency-wide programs, lead cross-functional teams, and guide museum planning and program development for PHMC. This role reports to the Executive Office and requires strong project management, budgeting, and contract oversight experience.

Key duties include statewide representation, managing large-scale agency projects, and driving strategic initiatives such as sustainability planning and program