The Associate, Strategic Projects, will report to the Director, Strategic Projects, and have an immediate impact streamlining strategic initiatives, overseeing project management, and communicating objectives between departments. The Associate, Strategic Projects, will focus on high priority special projects, and provide additional organizational and administrative support to the CEO as needed.

JOB DESCRIPTION

• Oversee daily operations through collaboration with senior management and department leaders, performing an array of tasks such as reviewing/drafting reports, pitch decks, speeches, and presentations; planning and coordinating meetings involving key stakeholders and decision-makers; and researching, benchmarking, and analyzing data to make informed decisions.

• Identify key areas and special projects that align with the organization's strategic initiatives; and identify metrics for success.

• Build and develop relationships with key stakeholders for increased efficiency and effective responsiveness into existing operations, and help to define new operational strategies, working with CEO and Executive Leadership team on special projects.

• Provide expertise, and project management for specific strategic initiatives out of the CEO's office that are critical in meeting the organization's strategic plan; and oversee successful execution of such initiatives under the guidance of the Executive Leadership team and Business Segment leaders. This includes creating project plans, modeling financial and operational opportunities, quantifying financial impact and creating presentations to stakeholders that develop the "story" of the project. Assist and communicate with executives in decision-making, program management, and initiative implementation; including, as needed, planning and execution of internal and external communications related to internal/external/partner speaking engagements, to ensure successful and impactful use of CEO's time.

• Serve as a subject matter expert, handling inquiries and developing action plans to address them, and assisting with the preparation and dissemination of communications.