Senior Director for Strategy and Operations
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Job Location:
Blacksburg, VA - USA
Yearly Salary:
$ 165000 - 200000
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Job Description
Virginia Tech is seeking a dynamic HR leader with demonstrated expertise in strategy operations and change leadership. Reporting to the Vice President for Human Resources/Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) the Senior Director will play a pivotal role in advancing the universitys HR strategic plan while overseeing key operational functions and project portfolio management across the division.
The Senior Director will lead a team that includes process improvement specialists project coordinators and a project manager. As part of the senior HR leadership team this leader will also oversee budget and financial operations space management and communications. Over time the portfolio may expand to include additional functions such as learning & development and recruitment offering opportunities for continued leadership growth.
Over the past seven years Human Resources at Virginia Tech has transformedimplementing seven new systems launching centers of excellence and establishing a successful business partner model. Building on this foundation the Senior Director will help elevate a strong HR organization to the next level by strengthening strategic planning project portfolio management and operational excellence.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership: Partner with the CHRO and senior HR leadership team to develop and execute the HR strategic plan. Translate strategy into a prioritized project portfolio drive accountability and ensure timely effective delivery with measurable impact.
HR Leadership: Manage and develop professionals across strategic and operational areas including process improvement project coordination finance and communications. Build trusted relationships within HR and across campus to ensure alignment secure stakeholder buy-in and champion the OneHR model.
Project & Process Management: Oversee HR strategic projects and continuous improvement efforts. Collaborate with process specialists project coordinators and project managers to advance HR and IT-related initiatives.
ERP Implementation: Serve as a key HR leader in the selection and implementation of Virginia Techs new enterprise resource planning (ERP) system focusing on HR and Finance modules over a 35 year period. Provide strategic oversight and alignment for HRs role ensuring priorities resources and business processes are fully represented and integrated. Partner closely with functional and technical HR leads to coordinate change management communication and stakeholder engagement.
Required Qualifications
Demonstrated HR leadership experience with a proven ability to drive change in complex organizations.
Bachelors degree in human resources or a related field.
Proven success leading strategic projects in HR or a related discipline.
Substantial leadership experience in business healthcare government or higher education at a comparable scale and complexity.
Strong communication interpersonal and consensus-building skills with an innovative and collaborative leadership style.
Preferred Qualifications
Professional HR certification (PHR/SPHR or SHRM-CP/SCP).
Advanced degree in human resources or a related field.
Experience as an HR practitioner and/or leadership in the HR talent portfolio (learning and development recruitment etc.).
Certification in Change Management (Prosci or related).
Demonstrated experience with multiple HR-related IT systems.
Overtime Status
Exempt: Not eligible for overtime
Appointment Type
Regular
Salary Information
Commensurate with experience with a salary range of $165000-$200000 per year
Hours per week
40
Review Date
December 3 2025
Additional Information
The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.
About Virginia Tech
Dedicated to its mottoUt Prosim(That I May Serve) Virginia Tech pushes the boundaries of knowledge by taking a hands-on transdisciplinary approach to preparing scholars to be leaders and problem-solvers. A comprehensive land-grant institution that enhances the quality of life in Virginia and throughout the world Virginia Tech is aninclusive communitydedicated to knowledge discovery and creativity. The university offers more than 280 majors to a diverse enrollment of more than 36000 undergraduate graduate and professional students in eightundergraduate colleges aschool of medicine aveterinary medicinecollegeGraduate School andHonors College.The university has a significant presence across Virginia including Blacksburg the greater Washington D.C. area the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke sites in Newport News and Richmond and numerousExtension officesandresearch institutes.A leading global research institution Virginia Tech conducts more than $650 million in research annually.
Virginia Tech endorses and encourages participation in professional development opportunities and university shared governance. These valuable contributions to university shared governance provide important representation and perspective along with opportunities for unique and impactful professional development.
Virginia Tech does not discriminate against employees students or applicants on the basis of age color disability sex (including pregnancy) gender gender identity gender expression genetic information ethnicity or national origin political affiliation race religion sexual orientation or military status or otherwise discriminate against employees or applicants who inquire about discuss or disclose their compensation or the compensation of other employees or applicants or on any other basis protected by law.
If you are an individual with a disability and desire an accommodation please contact Marisela Garza at regular business hours at least 10 business days prior to the event.
Required Experience:
Exec
Key Skills
- Business Development
- Marketing
- Pricing
- Analysis Skills
- Research Experience
- Project Management
- Research & Development
- Strategic Planning
- Financial Modeling
- Leadership Experience
- Management Consulting
- Analytics
About Company
About Johnson & Wales University: Founded in 1914, Johnson & Wales University is a private, nonprofit, accredited institution with campuses in Providence, Rhode Island, and Charlotte, North Carolina.
