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City of Boston · 3 months ago

Senior Director of Administration and Finance

Boston City Hall

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

5+ years exp

The City of Boston is seeking a Senior Director of Administration and Finance to provide strategic and financial leadership for the Elections Department. This role involves managing financial processes, developing strategic plans, and collaborating with various stakeholders to enhance operational efficiency and public trust in the election process.

Government

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Under the direction of the Elections Commissioner, leads office functions related to budgeting, financial management, and procurement

Under the direction of the Elections Commissioner, develops and implements department-wide strategic plans and performance management

Works closely with the Sr. Personnel Officer to plan and execute functions related to human resources and recruitment, including developing training

Makes recommendations to improve the administration of the Department

Supervise, train, and evaluate staff as required

Required to work any emergency as directed by the Elections Commissioner

Works with Department leadership, City Records leadership, and departments across the City to develop, document, and update policies and procedures consistent with applicable laws, regulations, and policies of the City

Collaborates effectively with a variety of stakeholders in City departments to create or adjust processes and tools that increase efficiency, better meet policy objectives, and improve constituent experience and satisfaction

Develops a data-driven culture, data infrastructure, and uses data analysis to inform operational improvement

Identifies the need for and facilitates the coordination of meetings and workshops with key stakeholders throughout project lifecycles

Manages deliverables and project execution activities from the initiation phase through post-live support, including needs assessment, build, implementation, analytics, innovation, maintenance, and enhancements

Administers new programs and transitions new processes to the appropriate City department staff

Develops process maps/workflows from conducting current state process analysis and redesigns future state processes

Performs other duties as assigned

Qualification

Strategic planningFinancial managementProject managementData analysisProcess documentationPublic service dedicationMultitaskingMicrosoft OfficeGoogle SuiteInterpersonal skillsTeam collaborationAttention to detail

Required

At least five (5) years of full-time, or equivalent part-time, professional experience in continuous improvement, project management, operations consulting, senior organizational leadership, or related field required

A Bachelor's degree in public administration or policy, business management, data analysis, industrial engineering, or a related field may be substituted for two (2) years of the required experience

Strong prior experience with strategic planning, performance management, and implementing culture change, documenting policies and procedures, and working with internal and external stakeholders to drive change is required

Strong interpersonal skills and a willingness to work as part of a team is required

Demonstrated experience collaborating with multiple stakeholders across organizations

Dedication to serving the public and City workers, passion for learning, and a desire to make a difference

Ability to multitask, identify areas of improvement, establish priorities, and work with a variety of different stakeholders to successfully improve a process

Ability to exercise good judgment and focus on details as required by the policy and law

Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and Google Suite

Boston residency required

Preferred

Experience in documenting processes and procedures using flowcharts and other presentation tools is preferred

Experience in the public sector is highly desired

Prior experience with operational or continuous improvement programs or projects preferred

Familiarity with budget, procurement, and financial management is preferred

Familiarity and expertise in people operations is preferred

Company

City of Boston

City of Boston is a government agency.

Founded in 1630

Boston, Massachusetts, USA

10001+ employees

https://www.boston.gov/

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