Director of Strategic Planning

Description

Join our dynamic team as the Director of Strategic Planning, where your vision will shape the future of our organization!

Gateway Rehab Center (GRC) is seeking a passionate and forward-thinking leader to drive high-impact strategies, inspire innovation, and lead cross-functional teams toward achieving ambitious goals. In this pivotal role, you’ll analyze market trends, identify growth opportunities, and design action plans that propel us forward.

If you're a strategic powerhouse with a knack for turning challenges into opportunities and thrive in a fast-paced, high-energy environment, this is your chance to make a real difference and lead transformative change! Note: This is a hybrid position. Ideal candidate must live within the Greater Pittsburgh, PA region.

Responsibilities

• Serves as a key thought leader in the organization, influencing and driving strategic discussions with leadership and external partners -managing the development of approved new business ventures from concept to operation.
• Provides coordination in all facets of the development of new projects:
• Evaluates potential ideas, services and opportunities for viability and compatibility with our mission, corporate synergies, goals and objectives.
• Creates business plans within the parameters of approved business plan templates for each business opportunity that passes a viability review.
• Oversees the implementation, coordination and closure of strategic projects within GRC:
• Facilitates strategic planning sessions resulting in actionable project plans that contribute to GRC’s key strategic goals.
• Identifies and prioritizes projects based on impact and alignment with GRC’s strategic objectives and mission - sets priorities, timelines and performance benchmarks for project completion.
• Consistently scans and monitors the healthcare landscape for funding opportunities
• Maintains and establishes relationship with community partners funding, and referral sources.
• Proactively identifies grant opportunities that align with future healthcare trends and organizational growth goals
• Prepares RFP and executive proposals to acquire reinvestment and related funding to serve our patients and expand our mission.
• Attends mandatory GRC in-services and trainings.
• Participates in GRC Leadership Committee and Departmental meetings, as appropriate, that pertain to active projects.
• Prepares formal and informal presentations, as necessary.
  
  

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Proven ability to think long-term and integrate strategic thinking into actionable project plans.
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and collaborate with senior leadership.
• Successful grant application and implementation experience preferred.
• High level of skill with Microsoft Office 365 products required: particularly Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, TEAMS, and Planner/To Do.
• Basic understanding of financial concepts.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to synthesize data and trends to inform strategic decisions.
  
  

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree.
• Minimum of two years’ experience in strategic planning, business development or project management.
• Successful grant application and implementation experienced preferred.
  
  

Preferred Requirements

• Master’s degree.
• Successful grant application and implementation experience.
  
  

Other Requirements

• A valid driver’s license and favorable driving record.
• Pass a PA Criminal Background Check.
• Obtain PA Child Abuse and FBI Fingerprinting Clearances.
• Pass Drug Screen.
• TB Test.
  
  

Work Conditions

• Hybrid.
• Favorable working conditions.
• Minimal physical demands.
• Significant mental demands include independent decisions and judgment.
• Local travel between GRC program and community partner locations.
• Opportunities for professional growth in areas of strategic leadership, financial management, and business development.
  
  

GRC is committed to fostering an inclusive environment where all employees feel empowered to contribute and achieve their full potential. We an equal opportunity employer!