Meals on Wheels America · 2 days ago
Strategy Implementation & Integration Senior Director
Arlington, VA
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
$118K/yr - $122K/yr
7+ years expMeals on Wheels America is the leadership organization supporting community-based programs dedicated to addressing senior hunger and isolation. The Senior Director will lead strategy implementation and strengthen cross-functional integration to ensure the successful execution of the organization’s strategic plan and initiatives.
CharityElderlyFood DeliveryNon ProfitSocial
Responsibilities
Partner with CSIO and Strategy Working Group (SWG) to support execution and communication of the organization’s strategic plan, related operational plans and risk mitigation efforts
Drive the structures and processes needed to strengthen, monitor and evaluate strategy execution and impact, with a focus on prioritization, sequencing, troubleshooting and course-correction
Plan, schedule, and facilitate strategy discussions, to enable alignment, decision making and clear next steps
Track progress against defined outcomes and success metrics ensuring accountability and follow through
Develop and socialize clear, decision-ready insights that translate strategy, progress, and risk into shared priorities and aligned action
Manage the annual planning process including the development of agendas, materials, timelines and supporting documentation
Lead the ongoing assessment of the external environment, synthesizing emerging risks, trends and opportunities into clear implications for our strategic and operational priorities
Serve as a connective thread across the organization to strengthen shared accountability and coordinated execution of the strategic plan
Engage key internal stakeholders and facilitate cross functional integration during planning and implementation
Support the adoption and integration of initiatives and workplans ensuring they are clearly understood, operationalized, and embedded across the organization
Build and socialize resources and tools to facilitate staff understanding of and abilities to implement the operational plan
Provide strategic execution support to assigned organizational initiatives by developing briefs and workplans, identifying milestones and timelines, and collaborating with cross-functional leaders
Contribute to the design of new initiatives and decision-making and implementation structures that advance organizational priorities
Support relationship-building with external stakeholders and partners by providing updates on the organization’s priorities, progress and impact
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Nonprofit Management, Public Administration, Business Administration with 7+ years of experience in non-profit strategy, planning, program management or related areas or 10+ years of relevant experience
Demonstrated success translating strategy into execution using data to evaluate initiatives and inform recommendations
Strong strategic judgement and ability to synthesize complex information into clear priorities and implications
Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, adept at building cross-departmental relationships
Experience developing and managing planning, implementation and evaluation process
Advanced proficiency in project management software, Microsoft Office Suite, and data management tools with the ability to leverage actionable plans and measure success
Strong writing skills with experience synthesizing analysis and evaluation into clear executive-ready materials
Models the Association's cultural attributes of Collaboration, Accountability, Respect, Empowerment and Service (C.A.R.E.S.)
Preferred
Project Management Certification (PMI, PMP, etc.)
Knowledge of the senior nutrition field
Company
Meals on Wheels America
Meals on Wheels America is a social organization that supports community-based programs to improve health and quality of life for seniors.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageTotal Funding
$0.6MKey Investors
The Caesars FoundationPetSmart CharitiesUS LBM Foundation
2022-05-04Grant
2022-02-17Grant· $0.5M
2022-01-05Grant· $0.1M
Leadership Team
Colleen Clark (she/her)
Senior Director, Strategic Partnerships
Darell Scott, MBA
Director of Partnership Communications
Recent News
2025-11-04
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