Strategic Operations & Culture Deputy Director

The Nature Conservancy; Harrisburg (Dauphin County); Hybrid; USD 112,000 - 137,000; Full time

Job summary

The Nature Conservancy is seeking a Deputy Director, Business Strategy, Culture, and Operations to join the Business Unit Leadership Team. You will translate strategy into actionable plans, align resources, processes, and capabilities to advance conservation outcomes, and lead organizational effectiveness and operational excellence.

You will partner with the Business Unit Director and cross-functional leaders to ensure high performance, workforce planning, culture, and execution of top

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 8 years related experience or equivalent.
• Financial / Accounting experience required.
• Experience managing operations functions and cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the Business Unit's deputy leader with delegated authority.
• Lead capacity planning to align staffing and resources with strategic needs.
• Provide leadership in organizational design, operating models, and resource deployment.
• Oversee facilities, safety, compliance, and financial stewardship.
• Drive organizational change, stakeholder engagement, and execution of strategic priorities.

Skills

English proficiency

Operations leadership

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Accounting CPA (optional)

Job description

The Nature Conservancy is seeking a Deputy Director, Business Strategy, Culture, and Operations to join the Business Unit Leadership Team. You will translate strategy into actionable plans, align resources, processes, and capabilities to advance conservation outcomes, and lead organizational effectiveness and operational excellence.

You will partner with the Business Unit Director and cross-functional leaders to ensure high performance, workforce planning, culture, and execution of top