Vice President, Organizational Development - Lafayette Hill, PA

• General and industry specific business knowledge equivalent to a Bachelor's Degree (master's preferred) with 10+ years of progressive experience in operations or business development.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to work effectively with both internal and external partners and stakeholders
• Advanced analytical and problem solving skills
• Strong financial acumen with the ability to understand and develop financial models Strong organizational and planning skills
• Ability to ensure direction, supervision and completion of multiple high priority projects
• In-depth knowledge of healthcare services, specifically services within Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities field in the states Merakey operates.
• Strong communication, organizational, and development skills. *
• Must be able to demonstrate ability to develop as well as execute on initiatives.

Are you ready to take the next step in your career and lead a team that makes a real impact every day? At Merakey, we put heart and soul into everything we do. We believe that people can and do recover from mental illness-and our mission is to support that recovery by addressing the whole person: mind, body, spirit, and community.

The Vice President, Organizational Development position is the forward facing liaison for the IDD Division, interfacing and collaborating with various enterprise departments and operational oversight of growth areas. This is the primary point of contact for the Division, facilitating communication and collaboration with multiple departments. This position tracks and reports on the progress of initiatives and projects involving the IDD Division. Forward facing liaison responsibilities with the Business Development, Finance and HR/Compensation departments.

* Make high level, critical decisions consistent with the broader organization and division/department strategic goals and business imperatives of the organization

* Effectively mentor and invest in the growth of emerging leaders to build a talent pipeline within designated area of operations

* Manages staff and provides leadership and guidance.

* Understands and evaluates data and trends to identify opportunities for improvement, assess the effectiveness of programs, and support decision-making by senior management.

* Plays a crucial role in developing and executing the organization's strategic plan including setting goals, determining priorities, and overseeing the implementation of initiatives to achieve the organization's mission through leading cross-functional teams and working closely with other senior leaders to ensure alignment, collaboration and coordination.

* Manages budgets, monitors performance, and evaluates outcomes to ensure effectiveness and impact and develops new programs or initiatives in line with the organization's mission and strategic objectives.

* Engages in advocacy efforts to advance the organization's mission and influence policy decisions relevant to their cause. Building and maintaining strategic partnerships.

* Establishes operational policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with regulations and best practices, and fostering a positive organizational culture and supports recruiting and developing talent within the organization.

* Leads program expansion and development activities for the IDD Division.

* Develops and maintains positive relationships with stakeholders and payers to support growth and diversification of IDD services.

* Manages overall operations within growth areas identified in collaboration with the local leadership team.

* Front facing liaison with Business Development team for IDD growth and expansion opportunities and activities.

* Front facing liaison with the fiscal team to evaluate, analyze and develop plans to ensure ongoing viability and sustainability of services for the IDD Division.

* Manages and leads special projects and program initiatives as assigned.

Benefits

Merakey offers generous benefits that promote well-being, financial security, and work-life balance, including:

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus access to healthcare advocacy support.
• Retirement plan -- both pre-tax and Roth (after-tax) options available for employee contributions.
• DailyPay -- access your pay when you need it!
• On the Goga well-being platform, featuring self-care tools and resources.
• Access Care.com for backup childcare, elder care, and household services.
• Confidential counseling, legal, and financial services through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Tuition reimbursement and educational partnerships.
• Employee discounts and savings programs on entertainment, travel, and lifestyle.
• Access to Pryor Online Learning for free online personal development classes.

Learn more about our full benefits package - https://www.merakey.org/careers/benefits

About Merakey

Merakey is a non-profit provider of developmental, behavioral health, and education services. More than 8,000 employees provide support to nearly 40,000 individuals and families throughout 12 states across the country each year. Click here to watch a video about Merakey. Merakey strictly follows a zero-tolerance policy for abuse.

Merakey is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer! We deeply value diversity and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, ethnic background, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, or disability status. Moreover, we are committed to creating teams that reflect the diversity of the communities we serve and encourage applicants from underrepresented backgrounds to apply. Merakey welcomes all Veterans to apply!