Director of Strategic Initiatives

4 weeks ago

Chicago, Illinois, United States AIDS Foundation Chicago Full time
Job Summary

The Director of Special Projects will lead the execution of the Getting to Zero Illinois Plan 2.0 (GTZ-IL) and related projects under the Policy and Advocacy department at AIDS Foundation Chicago. This role will drive the implementation of equitable, systems-level strategies to advance efforts to end the HIV epidemic in Illinois by 2030.

Key Responsibilities
  • Represent the VP, Special Projects & Innovation and/or P & A department at various meetings and events as needed.
  • Work with the VP, Special Projects & Innovation to ensure project teams meet department and organizational goals.
  • Manage operations and resources of department and cross-departmental project teams with guidance from department and organization leadership.
  • Drive the development, execution, and monitoring of mid-size and large project deliverables, budgets, timelines, and resources.
  • Assemble, convene, and manage multidisciplinary internal and external teams/stakeholders.
  • Troubleshoot problems and obstacles associated with project management, development, and execution.
  • Provide subject matter expertise, systems-level approaches, and guidance to department staff and internal and external leadership.
  • Respond to inquiries about projects.
  • Lead project planning and review meetings.
  • Establish and maintain liaison with boards and committees and across the organization.
  • Collaborate in the development of departmental plans, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures aligned with the organization's strategic plan and department goals.
  • Optimize project management effectiveness and quality.
  • Stay abreast of project-related legislation, regulations, and best and promising practices to inform current and/or upcoming projects.
  • Assist department and/or organizational leadership with the development of long-range project strategies and development plans.
  • Serve as project representative in the media and with the general public around project-related initiatives and outcomes as needed.
  • Interface with key funders of the GTZ-IL initiative as needed.
Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree and minimum three (3) years' experience in project management, people management, supervision, and implementation of systems-level strategies and evidence-based interventions.
  • Knowledge of HIV prevention and care and experience with effective program management platforms and processes preferred.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills required.
Competencies
  • Ability to work efficiently independently and within a team.
  • Ability to hold confidential and sensitive information.
  • Demonstrated ability to think strategically.
  • Familiarity working with diverse constituents and diverse teams.
  • Strong understanding of public health and/or other healthcare-related systems.
  • Strong attention to detail and organizational capacity.
  • Ability to juggle multiple and competing priorities and deadlines.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to easily and quickly pick up new tools and software as needed from a project management perspective.

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