Strategic Initiatives Director - Remote-Eligible

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Pennsylvania; Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is seeking a Director of Strategic Initiatives to support the PHMC Executive Office in developing complex agency programs and executing long-range strategies related to museum planning, interpretation, programming, facility utilization and collections preservation.

You will lead statewide representation, manage cross-bureau projects, and guide strategic initiatives such as sustainability planning and operations continuity, while researching industry trends to

Qualifications

• One year as an Administrative Officer 2 or four years of progressively responsible office management experience with budgeting or procurement.
• Four years of experience in public history or museum work including project management, budgeting, and contract management.
• Any equivalent combination of experience and training.

Responsibilities

• Represent PHMC across statewide initiatives, coordinating stakeholder engagements and directing cross-bureau working groups.
• Manage large-scale agency projects by developing charters, schedules, budgets, and deliverable reviews with department heads and partners.
• Lead strategic initiatives such as sustainability planning, continuity of operations, and program evaluations.
• Research emerging industry trends and prepare recommendations for the Executive Office.

Skills

Statewide Representation

Project Management

Strategic Leadership

Industry Research

Job description

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is seeking a Director of Strategic Initiatives to support the PHMC Executive Office in developing complex agency programs and executing long-range strategies related to museum planning, interpretation, programming, facility utilization and collections preservation.

You will lead statewide representation, manage cross-bureau projects, and guide strategic initiatives such as sustainability planning and operations continuity, while researching industry trends to