Strategy & Partnerships Manager

Company: Methodist Healthcare Ministries of South Texas, In
Location: San Antonio
Posted on: September 21, 2023

Job Description:

Career Opportunities: Strategy & Partnerships Manager (11138) Requisition ID -11138 -- -Posted -07/28/2023 -- -Bachelor's Degree -- - Level of Experience (1) -- - Job Category (1) -- - Job City (1) -- -Texas The mission of Methodist Healthcare Ministries is to serve by improving the physical, mental and spiritual health of those least served in the Southwest Texas Conference area of The United Methodist Church."Guided by our mission of "Serving Humanity to Honor God," and the Social Principles of The United Methodist Church, Methodist Healthcare Ministries recognizes, embraces, and affirms all persons are God's children and therefore entitled to dignity and respect. -No person should be subject to hostility or social discrimination based on -immigration status, country of origin, age, race or ethnicity, gender expression, religion, or sexual orientation. -We affirm the right of all persons to have opportunities for health and well-being, including safety, employment, access to housing, healthcare, and education." Organization's Mission: The mission of Methodist Healthcare Ministries of South Texas, Inc. (MHM) is "Serving Humanity to Honor God" by improving the physical, mental and spiritual health of those least served in the Rio Texas Conference area of The United Methodist Church. Methodist Healthcare Ministries of South Texas, Inc. believes that to improve the wellness of the least served and fully live out its mission of "Serving Humanity to Honor God," it must recognize the inequities inherent in its communities that contribute to poor health outcomes. Health Equity is both the process and goal by which Methodist Healthcare Ministries seeks to carry out that purpose. Health Equity is a framework of thought and action that strives to reduce racial and socio-economic disparities and create fair and just opportunity for every person to reach their full potential for health and life and contribute to that of others. Annual salary rate begins at min-range at $83,423.00, mid-range at $104,279.00. Actual starting rate will be commensurate with experience and education. - The Strategy & Partnerships Manager serves an important role integrating the work across the department, including (or through) facilitating decision-making, consensus-building, project management, gathering and presenting background information and data on strategy recommendations, partnership development and coordination, and engaging closely with staff across MHM who are responsible for planning and implementing the strategic plan. Will spend most of their time working collaboratively and in advisor/support roles. This position requires a strategic thinker who will be tasked with connecting insights to strategy, developing recommendations, and proactively strengthening MHM's strategic framework. They will support efforts to amplify the priorities of the organization's strategic plan in accordance with MHM's mission, vision, guiding principles, and values.

• Applies an equity lens to the work, seeks and honors diverse inputs, challenges biases and stereotypes, analyzes how power and intersectionality impacts different audience/community segments and what that means for creating culturally relevant, humane, community-centered, and respectful strategic recommendations.
• Supports strategy development through proposal design, work plans and road maps to track projects and initiatives.
• Performs annual business planning, business case development, and go-to-market strategies to support strategic planning efforts.
• Supports and facilitates strategic conversations, planning efforts and group decision-making processes through critical thinking, teamwork, collaborative problem-solving, and inclusion.
• Conduct asset scans and strategic planning modeling with an equity lens as needed.
• Through careful analysis of Key Performance indicators, (KPIs) including historical data, trends, and other key metrics, will act as a strategist in interpreting data, support in developing correction action plans, and aide in maximizing performance.
• Serve as the lead for developing and tracking strategic key performance indicators and in general serving as the project management liaison for the Strategy & Impact department. Identify and execute ad-hoc analyses based on feedback from Executive review of KPIs /QPR.
• Integrate traditional principles around strategic planning into an environment where you center community and health equity and challenge status quo. Will support the strategy department and the organization on our health equity journey be a part of multiple initiatives and projects while working on departmental duties.
• Provides strategic and tactical leadership to coordinate and/or support department events, meetings, special events, public speaking, visibility opportunities, etc. Identifies conferences, webinars and committees that serve as opportunities for MHM to participate in or present their work, as appropriate, participate in developing and providing content support for these opportunities.
• Partner with various leaders to ensure that the VP of Strategy & Partnership and the executive team have to-date understanding of strategic measures and scenario planning that support the health of our business and the Key Results that show how our strategy is playing out.
• As needed, manages the strategic alignment processes for new requests, proposals, etc. by reviewing for alignment to strategy, tracking submission and progress, processes letters of inquiry and proposals and working with impacted departments.
• Serves as professional representative of the Strategy & Impact department and support organizational initiatives, goals, and priorities. Strategic (Organizational) Partnerships
  • Maps the relationships and networks within MHM's ecosystem to identify key opportunities for connection and coordination across strategic initiatives, projects, and partners.
  • Creates and refine the systems, processes, and tools for building and managing a partnerships pipeline, establishing clear goals, metrics, and performance measurements.
  • Supports the VP of Strategy & Partnerships to manage strategic partnerships, identify new partners and approaches in advancing the strategic plan and, as appropriate, and identify ways to integrate these efforts. Partner closely with program and project teams to identify strategic opportunities, support stakeholder engagement, and develop partnership contracts.
  • Compile and maintain partnership profiles and reports.
  • Oversees the management and development of existing relationships within the Partner Portal of the Strategic Operating System/Dashboard. Track, update, and lead the preparation of strategic updates on partnerships as needed. Administrative
    • Navigates a high degree of complexity in scheduling, organizing and managing meetings, and following up and tracking action items. Includes aligning the department calendar, responsible for logistical support, internal communication, note-taking and dissemination, and scheduling of related meetings.
    • You will step in to lead, or help lead, major projects with unclear owners and/or significant cross-functional dependencies.
    • Coordination and development of agendas for meetings and create presentations for key internal and external meetings (e.g., board meetings, team strategy sessions, pitch decks, etc.)
    • Tracks and coordinates departmental projects, initiatives, and priorities, as needed support the planning and implementation. Plan and manage departmental events and activities includes both virtual and in-person convenings (Summits, regional visits, etc).
    • Manages departmental administrative documents, contracts, and reporting activities. Explore ways to continuously improve the collecting, organizing, synthesizing, and sharing of information.
    • Performs data collection, analysis and reporting to VP for decision making purposes. Draft letters, correspondence, memos, charts, documents, tables, graphs, and plans as requested. Develops documents for internal and external use, including summaries, issue briefs, PowerPoint presentations, reports, and articles.
    • Performs other duties as assigned. Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Education and/or Experience: Bachelor's Degree required. Master's degree preferred. Five (5) years of strategy, public health, health and human services, nonprofit, or philanthropic experience required. Conceptual, analytical, project management, and organizational skills preferred. The ideal candidate has experience in strategy consulting, strategic planning, or a similar domain. Experience with organizational development, strategic planning, writing and reviewing, developing policies and procedures, working with consultants, and developing assessments is highly preferred. Strong organizational skills with ability to complete projects and handle multiple tasks simultaneously. Experience working with underserved or under resourced populations is preferred. Experience with the nonprofit sector and nonprofit business models preferred. Experience with project management preferred. Be able to think outside the box and be challenged to adapt or evolve. This position requires the ability and experience to interact comfortably and professionally with senior level staff of different organizations as well as patients and grassroots organizations. Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: None. Supervisory Responsibilities: Must have one year of supervisory experience. Directly supervises staff in their respected department in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; scheduling and approving timesheets; appraising performance; ensuring safety compliance; addressing complaints and resolving problems. Language Skills: Strong verbal, organizational and written communication skills. Must be able to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures or government regulations. Write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to prepare presentations and documents that conform to prescribed style and format. Must be able to speak effectively and respond to questions before groups of customers, community members, leaders, or employees of an organization (diverse audiences). Must be fluent in English. Reasoning Ability: A creative, strategic, and forward thinker with the drive to work independently and in group settings. A negotiator with interpersonal and relational skills, including a demonstrated ability to work in a complex and matrix team environment, with a strong focus on collaboration and innovation. Skilled in project management, setting and meeting deadlines, and time management. Need to understand processes and work creatively with diverse types of stakeholders to build consensus. Sound judgment and maturity, exemplified by consistent professionalism, with an ability to identify and address organizational needs, develop and justify recommendations, and be responsive and clear in interacting with individuals at all levels, both internally and externally. Must be able to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Must be able to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations. Can manage diverse stakeholder input and the strategic perspective in real-time . Ability to translate from strategic imperatives to logistical realities. Computer Skills: Must be able to demonstrate working knowledge of the Internet, Outlook, PowerPoint, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Able to customize toolbars, import and insert graphs, embed Excel data, and elaborate reports. Other:
      • Committed to health equity
      • Passion to create change that leads to better lives and healthier communities
      • Capacity to think strategically and analytically about social, economic, cultural, and political issues affecting a community
      • Capacity to adapt rapidly to changing priorities, objectives, and situations
      • Solid relationship management skills enhancing internal organizational relations and external interactions
      • Understands the roles and contributions of all sectors of the community
      • Creative and innovative
      • Ability to design and implement effective workflow processes and procedures
      • Strong focus on personal growth and development, and a willingness to regularly receive and act on performance feedback in pursuit of continuous professional growth
      • Ability to work in a changing environment and as part of a team, taking on tasks at all levels
      • Must be able to drive and have access to a vehicle; maintain valid driver's license and auto liability insurance Work Environment and Physical Demands: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those a team member encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Position necessitates bending, stooping, twisting, turning, walking, climbing step stools, sitting and standing for periods of time. Must be able to lift and maneuver at least 25 pounds. This position may require travel outside of San Antonio up to 25% of the time. Methodist Healthcare Ministries (MHM) and subcontractor(s) shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR - - 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status or disability.Methodist Healthcare Ministries (MHM) provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.MHM complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.MHM expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employee harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability -of MHM's employees to perform their expected job duties is absolutely not tolerated.MHM makes reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities who are otherwise qualified to perform a job unless such accommodation would impose an undue business hardship. Please let us know if you need an accommodation to participate in the application process. -Alternative application methods are available for individuals who are unable to use or access our online application system.
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