Director of Strategic Initiatives (Administrative Officer 3)

About the role

The Director of Strategic Initiatives supports the PHMC's Executive Office in developing complex agency programs and executing long-range strategies related to museum planning, interpretation, programming, facility utilization and collections preservation. This position plays a key leadership role in shaping agency-wide initiatives, guiding complex projects, and driving strategic museum planning and program development.

Responsibilities

• Statewide Representation: Represent PHMC across statewide initiatives, serving as liaison to inter-agency programs and councils, coordinating stakeholder engagements, and directing cross-bureau working groups
• Project Management: Manage large-scale, agency-wide projects by developing project charters, methodologies, schedules, benchmarks, and deliverable reviews while coordinating with department heads and external partners; monitor project budgets and execute special assignments for the Executive Director
• Strategic Leadership: Lead strategic initiatives such as sustainability planning, continuity of operations plans, marketing studies, culture and engagement assessments, and continuing-education seminars
• Industry Research: Research emerging industry trends and prepare recommendations for the Executive Office

Schedule

Full-time, 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday–Friday, with a 60-minute lunch. Telework up to 2 days per week may be available with a securely configured high-speed internet connection from an approved location inside Pennsylvania; otherwise, report to the headquarters office in Harrisburg. Telework eligibility is subject to change.

Pay

In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable. Further details will be communicated via email.

Qualifications

Minimum Experience and Training (one of the following):

• One year as an Administrative Officer 2 (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); or
• Four years of experience in progressively responsible and varied office management of staff work in a public or private organization, including experience in personnel management, budgeting, or procurement; and such training as may have been gained through graduation from a four-year college or university; or
• Any equivalent combination of experience and training.

Additional Requirements:

• Four or more years of experience in a public or private organization that focuses on public history or museum work, including experience in project management, budgeting, and contract management.
• Ability to perform essential job functions.