Director of Business Strategy, Culture and Operations

## Director of Business Strategy, Culture and Operations Apply:
On-site:
Arlington, Virginia:
Elkins, West Virginia:
Full time:
Posted Yesterday:
JR104031###
** What We Can Achieve Together:
** The Director of Business Strategy, Operations and Culture serves as a member of the Business Unit Leadership Team and a key strategic and operational advisor to Business Unit leadership, providing leadership for business operations, organizational effectiveness, employee engagement, and operational execution. The role supports implementation of business strategies and organizational priorities by aligning resources, processes, systems, and operational services to enable achievement of conservation outcomes.  

The Director serves as the Business Unit's senior operations leader, providing oversight of operational functions including business planning, compliance, employee engagement, facilities, safety, sourcing and supplier management, and other business operations activities. Working collaboratively with Business Unit leadership and cross-functional partners, the Director supports organizational planning, coordinates implementation of strategic initiatives, promotes organizational effectiveness, and helps foster an engaged and productive workplace culture.

This role provides strategic recommendations and operational leadership but does not serve as the delegated deputy leader for the Business Unit.  This position is open to candidates located in or near
** Arlington, VA or Elkins, WV**. The role requires regular on-site presence, with multiple in-person workdays each week at the assigned primary location. Occasional travel to the alternate location will be required based on business needs.  The Director serves as the Business Unit's senior operations leader and a strategic advisor to Business Unit leadership, helping translate organizational priorities into actionable plans, processes, and operational practices.

The role leads operational planning activities, resource coordination efforts, performance monitoring, and continuous improvement initiatives that contribute to achievement of business unit goals and objectives.  The Director provides operational leadership and strategic recommendations to Business Unit leadership and program managers, helping facilitate implementation of priorities, coordinate cross-functional efforts, remove operational barriers, and address business challenges. The role manages business unit operational projects and supports organizational change initiatives through stakeholder coordination, communication, and implementation planning.  

The Director promotes employee engagement and workplace culture initiatives that strengthen collaboration and staff experience. The role also provides oversight for facilities management, sourcing and supplier activities, purchasing processes, fleet operations, safety programs, compliance activities, and other operational services that support business unit success.  
** RESPONSIBILITIES & SCOPE
**** Business Strategy:
*** Support alignment of Business Unit operations, resources, processes, and priorities with the Business Unit's strategic objectives and conservation goals.
* Serve as a trusted strategic advisor to Business Unit leadership, providing operational insights, analysis, recommendations, and implementation support to advance organizational priorities and business objectives.
* Serve as the lead coordinator for Business Unit operational execution, ensuring strategic priorities are translated into actionable plans, processes, and measurable outcomes.
* Provide operational guidance, analysis, and recommendations to Business Unit leadership to support planning, resource allocation, organizational effectiveness, and execution of strategic priorities.
* Lead business and operational planning processes, including development of implementation plans, identification of resource and capacity needs, monitoring of progress, and follow-up on agreed actions.
* Support organizational capacity planning efforts by identifying operational, staffing, and resource needs and recommending approaches that align with current and future business requirements.
* Manage operational projects and strategic initiatives of moderate to significant complexity, establishing plans, timelines, responsibilities, milestones, and accountability for delivery.
* Coordinate cross-functional projects involving conservation, philanthropy, finance, operations, People, and other organizational functions to advance…