Manager Strategic Initiatives

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National Public Radio, Inc.
Washington, DC, USA
Full-time

The Manger of Strategic Initiatives will be responsible for business process optimization and decision support. This position reports to the Director of Strategy and Operations. Individuals with consulting experience or a background in Lean, Six Sigma, Agile and/or Project Management are encouraged to apply.

Areas of Responsibility: 
  • Research, synthesize, model, and analyze operational data in support of executive decision making.
  • Assist Divisions with annual budgeting and strategic planning.
  • Analyze key business processes, make improvement recommendations, and work with divisions and staff to implement improvements.
  • Monitor the portfolio of enterprise projects and initiatives. Work in tandem with the PMO Lead to collect and report status, manage portfolio risk, and ensure projects are completed on-time and on budget.
  • Lead projects that advance NPR’s strategic plan and mission.
Educational Background: 
Bachelors or Masters degree in finance, science, engineering, or business, with five (5) or more years of consulting, strategic planning, and/or project management experience.
Skills/Experience: 
  • Excellent financial, analytical, and modeling skills.
  • Advance knowledge of excel, statistical analysis software, and data visualization software.
  • Strong influencing and negotiating skills
  • Demonstrated entrepreneurial spirit
  • Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills
  • Proven ability to interact with senior management levels
  • Ability to synthesize large amounts of data into summaries appropriate for senior management use
  • Achievement of professional certifications are a plus (e.g. CPA, CFA, PMP, Six Sigma Black Belt, Lean Expert, etc.)
Compensation/Benefits: 

NPR offers a competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package including health and wellness benefits, retirement, and work/life balance programs, as well as opportunities for career growth and development. NPR is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

How to Apply: 

https://recruiting.ultipro.com/NAT1011NATPR/JobBoard/af823b19-a43b-4cda-...

Job Function: 
Program / Project Management

Organization Info

National Public Radio, Inc.

Overview
Headquarters: 
Washington, DC, United States
Website: 
npr.org
Founded: 
1971
About Us
Areas of Focus: 
Arts / Culture / Humanities
Mission: 

NPR's mission is to work in partnership with member stations to create a more informed public-one challenged and invigorated by a deeper understanding and appreciation of events, ideas and cultures. To accomplish our mission, NPR produces, acquires and distributes programming that meets the highest standards of public service in journalism and cultural expression. Our vision is to serve the public as the leading provider of high quality news, information and cultural programming worldwide.

Listing Stats

Post Date: 
May 2 2018
Active Until: 
Jun 3 2018
Hiring Organization: 
National Public Radio, Inc.
industry: 
Nonprofit