Chief Strategy Officer

Job Summary The Chief Strategy Officer (CSO) provides executive leadership for organizational strategy, business development, strategic partnerships, growth initiatives, and revenue diversification. The CSO works closely with the CEO and Executive Leadership Team to identify emerging opportunities, evaluate strategic alternatives, develop business cases, and coordinate implementation of approved initiatives.

The Chief Strategy Officer (CSO) provides executive leadership for organizational strategy, business development, strategic partnerships, growth initiatives, and revenue diversification. The CSO works closely with the CEO and Executive Leadership Team to identify emerging opportunities, evaluate strategic alternatives, develop business cases, and coordinate implementation of approved initiatives.

The successful candidate will be mission-driven and relentlessly focused on Emmaus’ purpose through strategic action and measurable impact. As a visionary leader, the CSO is responsible for identifying opportunities beyond current operations, shaping long-term strategy, anticipating external trends and disruptions, and guiding the organization through complexity and change while remaining grounded in the mission and needs of Emmaus  addition, a successful CSO will demonstrate an entrepreneurial mindset by launching new programs, business lines, partnerships, and revenue streams, ensuring Emmaus Homes maintains a disciplined approach to growth, diversification, and innovation while remaining aligned with mission, values, strategic plan, and long-term sustainability.

Emmaus Core Values Core Values:
Customer Centered, Integrity, Initiative, and Collaboration.

All employees are expected to advocate for the best interest of Emmaus clients and demonstrate Emmaus’ Core Values in all aspects of their job.

Key Responsibilities Strategic Leadership and Execution Lead development and execution of the organizational strategic plan Facilitate annual and multi-year strategic planning processes

Develop strategic recommendations for executive and board consideration

Monitor industry, funding, legislative, workforce, and market trends

Lead scenario planning and strategic risk assessments

Establish enterprise project and initiative review processes

Coordinate cross-functional implementation of strategic priorities

Facilitate quarterly strategic reviews with Executive Leadership Team (ELT)
Business Development & Growth Develop and manage the organization's growth initiatives

Identify and evaluate new business opportunities

Lead business case development for strategic investments

Develop diversification strategies that reduce reliance on state funding

Explore expansion opportunities including:

Housing initiatives

Senior services

Property management services

Adaptive Solutions Learning Lab Strategic acquisitions and partnerships

Strategic Alliances Build and continually nurture relationships with strategic partners, funders, community organizations, and industry leaders

Negotiate and coordinate partnership opportunities

Develop collaboration opportunities that advance Emmaus’ mission and sustainability

Represent Emmaus in strategic external forums and initiatives

Data Driven Performance and Decision Support Develop strategic dashboards and performance reporting

Establish metrics for strategic initiatives

Provide executive decision support and analysis

Monitor business line performance and recommend adjustments as needed

Board and Executive Team Engagement Prepare strategic analyses and recommendations

Present strategic opportunities and progress updates

Assist with organizational level priority setting

Standard - Demands of the Job Operate standard office equipment including but not limited to a laptop, cell phone, fax machine, printer,…