Leadership, Management and AccountabilityProvide strong leadership, management and accountability to the Strategic Initiatives ManagersLead the SI Department with clear expectations, coaching, accountability and regular 1:1'sConduct bi-annual performance reviews and support team members' professional developmentUphold PLM's culture and values within the SI teamAgile Methodology OwnershipOwn the implementation, consistency and improvement of Agile Methodology across PLMEnsure the SI team uses agile practices (planning meetings, sprint cycles, huddles, reviews, etc.) effectivelyTrain, coach and support other departments to adopt appropriate agile processes, as neededStrategic Direction and Project LeadershipLead the creation and prioritization of the SI project slate, in collaboration with the Senior Director of Strategic ExecutionMaintain a high-level view of all SI Initiatives, identifying risks and removing obstaclesServe as a core member of PLM's Leadership Team:Represent the SI department in cross-departmental planning, discussions and decision-makingAid Strategic Initiative Managers in setting project scopes, deliverables, timelines and success metrics.Ensure project outputs are high-quality, cohesive and aligned with organizational strategyManage departmental resources, timelines and budgetQualificationsCommitment to the pro-life movement and the mission of Protect Life MichiganPositive, mission-minded approach to support-raising; Prior support raising experience preferredManagement experience strongly preferred, especially supervising managers or multiple staffExperience in project leadership, innovation or strategic planningAgile project management experience strongly preferredExcellent written and verbal communication skillsStrong problem-solving, strategic thinking and solution-design abilitiesAbility to work collaboratively across teams in a dynamic environmentA self-starter with the ability to work independently and lead effectivelyValid driver's license and ability to travel throughout MichiganFlexible work scheduleProficiency in Microsoft Office and/or Google SuiteSalary/BenefitsSalary and benefits are determined by the needs of the individual, commensurate with education and experience. Benefits include:After completing 1 year of work, eligibility for employer-matched Simple IRA.Ample professional development opportunities.Protect Life Michigan is a support-raising organization. The salary and all expenses associated with this position will be fundraised by the candidate. Protect Life Michigan will provide excellent training and coaching in order to help the candidate reach full support and will pay the candidate while they raise support. We have an excellent track record of helping job candidates reach full support: 85% of our candidates have reached full support within 2-3 months.You will complete support raising prep work over the first 1-3 weeks, then you will attend a support raising bootcamp around week 4 of your employment with PLM. Subsequently, you will spend the next 6-13 weeks support raising before beginning your job duties.All applicants must be supportive of this approach and open to engaging in it.Ample paid vacation time, holidays, and sick days.Semi-flexible schedule to be set with the employee and supervisorDependent Care Reimbursement Program for childcare and/or babysitting costsAbility to work from home.
