Under the direction of the Chief Accountability Officer, the Director is directly responsible for leading and overseeing the staff and functions of the Strategic Planning and Resource Management department.  The core services of the department are: strategic planning, grant solicitation and proposal development, and performance management.  The incumbent will collaborate with executive leadership to develop, design, intuitively document, and implement the organization’s strategic plan, as well as annual updates as required by the Maryland State Department of Education.  The Director works collaboratively with functional heads and organizational leaders to define and oversee the strategic planning cycle and process which includes the on-going monitoring and evaluation of the plan’s performance.  In addition to overseeing staff in researching, identifying  and communicating potential external funding sources (federal, state, local) which best support the school district’s key initiatives and priorities, the Director ensures that district staff are well supported in developing well-written, timely proposals and applications for major grants, and provides support in the execution of grants and programs.  The incumbent will monitor major grant writing projects and oversee the development of program design documents for all district initiatives.  The Director will work closely with the Chief Accountability Officer to support the district’s performance management focus.  The Director will also oversee and/or support key performance management projects at the central office, which may include the development of annual departmental performance plans and analysis and progress monitoring of key performance indicators and performance targets.

Develop and oversee the district’s strategic planning cycle and process which includes the on-going monitoring and evaluation of the plan’s performance;

Organize the annual strategic planning calendar and related events that include plan development meetings, stakeholder meetings, and the timely completion of the updated plan annually;

Develop a robust, intuitive Strategic Plan which provides a comprehensive and cohesive conceptualization of the school system’s strengths, opportunities and strategic direction;

Collaborate with Chief Accountability Officer, Communications, Human Resources and other key divisions in communicating the strategic plan and annual updates to key stakeholder groups, ensuring all members of the organization understand the plan, why it is important and how to support the plan;

Develop and oversee the annual project plan to produce the update to the Bridge to Excellence Master Plan in accordance with the Maryland State Department of Education’s requirements and timeline;

Prepare related documents and presentations for executive leadership and the PGCPS Board of Education;

Research, identify and communicate potential external funding sources (federal, state, local) which best support the school district’s key initiatives and priorities.  Support district staff in developing well-written, timely proposals and applications for major grants;

Oversee and/or support key performance management and other projects and programs at the central office, which may include the development and/or review of annual departmental performance plans and the analysis and progress monitoring of key performance indicators and performance targets;

Initiate and develop overall performance objectives for the department; assess needs, establish priorities, develop specific performance targets and strategies, establish procedures for monitoring progress and altering strategies as needed;

Provide leadership, direction and mentoring to department personnel to achieve maximum effectiveness; maintain effective communication within the department;

Establish annual performance objectives, regularly provide constructive performance feedback, and conduct  formal performance evaluations;

Develop an annual budget based on an analysis of needs and awareness of available resources, develop priorities within budgetary limitations, approve and monitor the expenditure of funds; and

Deliver intuitive, thorough oral presentations to division staff, executive leadership and/or Board of Education members as needed.

 

Minimum of five (5) years of proven experience in the development, practices, principles and operations of strategic business planning and reporting, data analysis, and organizational change management;

Superior ability to partner with and provide valuable strategic planning and performance management consultation to department heads to assist their understanding of the strategic impact of their operations;

Proven ability to translate strategy into business plans, actionable work plans and activities, identify and communicate the potential impact of strategic activities on organizational performance, and appropriately prioritize these activities and initiatives;

Proven ability to independently identify strategic areas of opportunity, collect data, establish facts, assess results, draw valid conclusions and present alternative solutions;

Excellent ability to think and act both strategically and tactically; an intelligent decision maker and problem-solver with sound judgment;

Proven ability to develop, analyze and identify key performance indicators and targets impacting the organization.  Consideration will be given to candidates with experience in organizational performance management;

Proven knowledge of industry-standard project management best practices as demonstrated in the execution and/or leadership of complex, organization-wide programs.  Ability to lead and guide direct and indirect reports in same;

Knowledge of grant proposal development and reporting processes will be strongly considered;

Superior ability to build collegial relationships and collaborate with senior leadership, peers, and staff at all levels;

Superior written and oral communication skills and ability to intuitively present and document ideas and concepts to staff, management and stakeholders at all levels;

Flexibility and ability to adapt to evolving job roles and diversity of projects;

Proven experience in budgeting, scheduling and resource management skills;

Excellent meeting coordination and facilitation skills;

Demonstrated competence in the ability to provide timely and accurate information needed to inform executive decisions;

Demonstrated competencies in the management and supervision of a department and staff;

Highly self-motivated, self-directed, and attentive to detail;

Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks under pressure;

Eligible to work in the U.S. on a permanent basis; and

Proficiency with MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Microsoft Project.

 

 

 

Master's degree in Business Administration, Information Management, Project/Program Management, or related field from an accredited college or university; five (5) years project management experience; ten (10) years in administration preferred.

 

 

 

None required.  However, higher consideration will be given to candidates with a PMI Project Management Professional (PMP) or Program Management Professional (PgMP) certification.

 

Oversees the staff and activities of the Strategic Planning and Resource Management department, leads matrixed staff, and coordinates the activities of third-party resources.

The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, talk, hear, walk, sit, and use fingers, tools or controls. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision such as to read handwritten or typed material, the ability to adjust focus, and depth perception. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally push or lift up to 25 lbs.




The work environment characteristics are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job.




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