Director, Project Implementation - National Office (Remote)

The Director, Project Implementation will direct the implementation of organizational priorities supported by YMCA of the USA. More specifically, the Director will lead the implementation of assigned projects to advance community-based services within the network delivery system, facilitate learning capture, build capacity of participating project Ys, and advance organizational priorities across the Y Movement.

The Director, Project Implementation will collaborate with other teams at Y-USA, local YMCA teams, and external partners to lead the implementation of projects to align with organizational priorities and advance access to and engagement in community-based services across the Y Movement.

This position is grant funded through November 2029.

YMCA of the USA is a work from anywhere in the U.S. workplace.

• Directs implemention of organizational priorities to ensure:
  • Project implementation approach supports Y-USA and Ys in achieving project aims
  • Learning is captured throughout, used to inform ongoing implementation, and is prepared for incorporation into all service delivery mechanisms: Thought Leader Cohorts, Innovation Teams, Activation Cohorts, Leading Practices, etc.
  • Processes for impact assessment, data gathering, and trends analysis are embedded in implementation activities and used for continuous quality improvement practices.
  • Opportunities for using the Innovation Process are leveraged
• Works with Senior Director and VP to support strategy development and alignment of emerging opportunities with organizational priorities and practice leadership.
• Directs one or more multicomponent projects ensuring:
  • On-time completion of deliverables
  • Budget adherence
  • Support of contributing staff
  • Early identification of concerns about project scope and timeline and elevation of concerns to Senior Director to determine next steps and needed course correction
• Identifies opportunities to cultivate and disseminate learnings, to align content and implementation activities, and to optimize the experiences of Ys participating in emerging opportunities projects.
• Develops new tools, methods, and processes that enable integration of learnings into YMCA support systems and the YMCA Movement. 
• Provides network facilitation support to emerging opportunities projects
• Leads a team of staff focused on network facilitation across multiple project areas (may include full-time and part-time employees, consultants, interns, etc.)
• Works across multiple teams at Y-USA (Research, Analytics, and Insights, Practice Leaders, Financial Development, Marketing, GRACE, etc.) to:
  • Ensure implementation activities achieve desired outcomes
  • Support Ys participating in implementation projects and
  • Utilize all existing systems to ensure seamless support to the Y
• Partners with external organizations and individuals that are supportive of Y-USA’s mission, goals, and objectives.
• Directs assigned components of grant projects to completion; includes contributing to written program and financial content for monthly budget and deliverable progress reports, interim and final reports and future grant monthly proposals, when applicable.

 EFFECT ON END RESULTS/STRATEGIC IMPACT

This position will advance the overall strategic direction of YMCA of the USA through efficient and effective development and deployment of assigned services to target audiences. This will enhance the ability of the organization to serve the needs of the movement and its constituent parts.

• Bachelor’s degree is required 
• Minimum 7 years of experience working collaboratively and building partnerships with staff of local YMCAs (CEOs, COOs, VPs), or other community-based organizations to implement organizational priorities; is strongly preferred
• Minimum 7 years of experience building strong relationships among a wide variety of stakeholders (government officials, school officials, physicians, public health officials, employers, payers, vendors, and community-based organizations) to advance a common cause is strongly preferred
• At least two of the preferred work experiences and/or preferred skills are required
• Experience leading cross functional teams around quality improvement for demonstrated impact is required
• Demonstrated ability to multi-task and manage complex systems with superior technical and project management skills is required
• Experience supervising and leading staff is preferred
• Experience managing grants and balancing budgets is strongly preferred
• Ability to travel as needed is required
• Ability to work with a broad range of partners such as: non-profit organizations, private sector funders, government officials to advance various strategic goals is required
• Ability to hold self to very strict deadlines is required
• Must possess excellent analytical, problem-solving skills, and be able to comply with all administrative processes
• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication and presentation skills are required
• Excellent time management skills, initiative, and the ability to take direction 
• Demonstrated ability to work well with staff at all levels is required 
• Demonstrated ability to influence others in order to achieve objectives is required 
• Requires a commitment to the YMCA character development values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility

We offer a full benefits package including medical, dental, vision, defined benefit plan (retirement savings), defined contribution plan (403(b) plan, life and disability insurances, technology stipend, and generous paid time off, all in a work from anywhere in the U.S. workplace.