ETS ยท 4 days ago
Executive Director, OCEO
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Responsibilities
Collaborate with senior leadership to understand and refine the organization's strategic vision and goals.
Help develop, refine, and update strategic plans that align with the overall company objectives.
Lead implementation of strategic initiatives and projects, breaking them down into manageable tasks and timelines.
Track progress and ensure alignment with established objectives.
Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics to measure the success of strategic initiatives.
Regularly monitor and evaluate performance against targets, providing insights and recommendations for improvement.
Identify potential risks and challenges that may hinder the successful execution of strategic plans
Develop risk mitigation strategies and contingency plans to address uncertainties.
Foster open communication and collaboration across teams to ensure everyone understands their roles and responsibilities in executing the strategic initiatives.
Facilitate regular updates and progress reports to senior management and stakeholders.
Partner with senior leaders on resource planning and allocation to support the execution of strategic initiatives.
Optimize resource utilization and ensure alignment with project priorities.
Continuously assess and improve the execution process, identifying areas for optimization and implementing best practices to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
Act as a change agent, guiding teams through the implementation of strategic initiatives and addressing any resistance to change that may arise.
Provide guidance and support to team members involved in strategic execution, ensuring they have the necessary skills and knowledge to deliver successful outcomes.
Manage OCEO team working on the day to day on strategic implementation.
Qualification
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Required
Bachelors degree in Business Administration, Management, or a related field required.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate high-level strategies into practical action plans.
Excellent communication and presentation skills, capable of conveying complex information to diverse audiences.
Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams and senior leadership.
Knowledge of performance measurement techniques and KPIs.
Familiarity with risk management and change management principles.
Proficiency in project management tools and software. Strong organizational and time management skills.
A proactive and results-oriented mindset, with a focus on delivering outcomes on time and within budget.
10+ years of proven experience in strategic planning and execution, project management, or a similar role.
Preferred
Master's degree preferred.
Benefits
Health, Vision, Dental insurance plans to choose from
Generous continuous learning support, from individual learning grants to up to 6 classes a year for tuition reimbursement as well as on-line learning access!
Generous PTO and vacation time to balance your work and life
Additional 8 hours of PTO for volunteer work
Retirement plan (401(a)) and traditional Roth (403b) with company contribution
Commuter Benefits, Pet Insurance, 1 year subscription to Calm App
Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging initiatives
Affinity groups for celebrating diversity
Business Resource Groups (BRG) for professional growth
Center for Advocacy & Philanthropy (CAAP) for volunteering and community engagement
Equal Opportunity Employer commitment
Fair and equitable hiring process
Company
ETS
Driven by our mission to advance quality and equity in education, ETS provides learning solutions, pioneering research and trusted assessments that help guide learners around the world on their path to new possibilities.