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About the Role

The Director of Special Projects serves as a strategic partner to the executive leadership team, leading high-priority initiatives that advance the organization's mission, operational effectiveness, and long-term sustainability. This role manages complex, cross-functional projects across various departments and drives meaningful outcomes for the organization and the communities it serves.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage enterprise-wide strategic projects identified by the executive leadership team.
• Collaborate to develop project goals, timelines, deliverables, and success metrics.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams to ensure projects are completed on time, within scope, and aligned with organizational priorities.
• Identify opportunities to enhance organizational effectiveness and operational performance.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to executive leadership on special initiatives, organizational challenges, and emerging opportunities.
• Conduct research, analysis, and business case development to support strategic decision-making.
• Prepare executive-level presentations and reports.
• Lead process improvement initiatives to increase efficiency, effectiveness, and quality across the organization.
• Facilitate change management efforts associated with new policies or organizational initiatives.
• Establish key performance indicators and monitor outcomes to ensure project objectives are achieved.
• Develop communication plans for key organizational initiatives.
• Build consensus among stakeholders with diverse perspectives and priorities.
• Present project updates and recommendations to senior leadership.

Requirements

• Minimum of 12 years of progressive leadership experience in nonprofit management, consulting, project management, or a related field.
• Experience leading complex, multi-stakeholder initiatives from concept through implementation.
• Demonstrated success managing cross-functional projects and organizational change.
• Experience working with executive leaders preferred.

Skills

• Exceptional project and program management skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Strategic thinker with the ability to translate vision into execution.
• Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills.
• Ability to influence and build relationships across all levels of the organization.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Financial acumen, budgeting experience, and data-driven decision-making skills.

Experience Level

• 12+ years of progressive leadership experience

Education Level

• Bachelor's degree required

Salary/Compensations

• $165,500-180,000

About the Company

• IOA is on the forefront of revolutionary healthcare models, reshaping the way people can age in place.
• Our innovative models transform lives, enhance communities, and save healthcare systems millions of dollars.
• We strive to consistently question the “status-quo” and create new and more innovative ways to help aging adults and adults with disabilities maintain their quality of life.
• With over 23 programs, we offer multiple ways to aid seniors maintain their health, well-being, independence and participation in the community, fulfilling our mission.