Manager of Strategic Initiatives
Manager of Strategic Initiatives
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USD 55000 - 65000
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Job Description
YWCA Princeton is currently searching for qualified candidates for a new position: Manager of Strategic Initiatives. This position plays a dual role in advancing YWCA Princetons mission to eliminate racism and empower women. This position is responsible for managing the implementation and tracking of the organizations strategic plan while also serving as a lead project manager for high-priority initiatives across departments. The Manager of Strategic Initiatives ensures that both long-term strategic goals and short-term projects are executed efficiently on time and within scope. This role requires strong cross-functional collaboration exceptional organizational skills and a commitment to equity-centered work.
Key Responsibilities:
Strategic Plan Implementation & Monitoring
- Oversee the rollout and integration of the strategic plan across all departments and programs.
- Develop and maintain tools and systems for tracking strategic priorities KPIs and progress toward goals.
- Coordinate quarterly strategic progress updates for senior leadership board committees and funders.
- Identify roadblocks or misalignments and make recommendations for course correction.
Project Management
- Manage cross-departmental projects that advance strategic priorities such as new program launches internal process improvements and infrastructure initiatives.
- Develop project scopes timelines work plans and communication plans.
- Track milestones and deliverables; lead regular project check-ins and update relevant stakeholders.
- Support teams in meeting deadlines staying on budget and achieving project outcomes.
Internal Collaboration & Communication
- Serve as a key connector across departments to break down silos and promote shared ownership of strategic initiatives.
- Facilitate meetings working groups and planning sessions tied to strategic goals or complex projects.
- Provide clear and timely communication around priorities responsibilities and timelines.
Data & Evaluation
- Collaborate with the CEO and other members of the executive leadership team and program staff to collect analyze and report key performance indicators.
- Design dashboards and reporting mechanisms to ensure transparency and informed decisions-making.
- Translate data into actionable insights to guide continuous improvement.
Stakeholder Engagement
- Support internal and external communication of the strategic plan and key organizational initiatives.
- Partner with the CEO on community listening efforts strategic planning cycles and engagement of board and partner stakeholders.
Qualifications:
- Bachelors degree required; Masters degree in nonprofit management public administration business or related field preferred.
- Minimum 5 years of experience in project management strategic planning nonprofit administration or a related field.
- PMP certification or formal training in project management is a plus.
- Strong skills in planning facilitation time management and performance tracking.
- Experience managing multiple concurrent projects with various stakeholders.
- Proficiency with project management software and Microsoft Office Suite.
- Demonstrated commitment to racial and gender equity.
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
