Description:
The Managing Director of Strategic Initiatives and Project Management serves as a critical architect of the organization’s future—turning vision into measurable impact. As a senior leader, this role is entrusted with advancing GMHC’s most important strategic priorities, overseeing complex, high-stakes initiatives, and driving operational excellence across all departments. The Managing Director will lead cross-functional teams, foster organizational alignment, and implement best-in-class practices in strategic planning, organizational development, and project execution. Through this leadership, the role will play a central part in fulfilling GMHC’s mission to improve the lives of people affected by and vulnerable to HIV/AIDS, ensuring both immediate results and sustainable progress.

SPECIAL SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

In addition to the job responsibilities and educational requirements, the ideal candidate for this position possesses most or all of the following:

• Mission-Driven Agility: Proven ability to thrive in a fast-paced, mission-focused environment, balancing strategic priorities with operational demands.
• Advanced Technical Proficiency: Expertise in Microsoft Office Professional Suite and other productivity platforms to support data-driven decision-making and efficient communication.
• Transformational Leadership: Demonstrated success in leading, motivating, and developing cross-functional teams to achieve ambitious organizational goals.
• Strategic Execution: Ability to translate vision into actionable plans, delivering measurable outcomes that advance both programmatic and operational priorities.
• Influential Communication: Exceptional skills in facilitation, negotiation, and relationship management across diverse stakeholders, including board members, funders, government partners, and community leaders.
• Project Management Excellence: Strong command of project management tools and methodologies to ensure initiatives are completed on time, within scope, and aligned with organizational mission.

EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATION

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree in Public Health, Business Administration, Public Administration, Nonprofit Management, or a related field strongly preferred.
• 8–10 years of progressively responsible leadership experience in strategic planning, program or organizational development, and/or large-scale project management, with at least 3 years in a senior executive or department head role within a mission-driven or nonprofit organization.
• Demonstrated success in leading cross-sector initiatives, managing diverse stakeholder relationships, and driving measurable impact in alignment with an organization’s mission and values.

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES

• All other duties as assigned by the manager.
  Requirements:

In addition to the job responsibilities and educational requirements, the ideal candidate for this position possesses most or all of the following:

• Mission-Driven Agility: Proven ability to thrive in a fast-paced, mission-focused environment, balancing strategic priorities with operational demands.
• Advanced Technical Proficiency: Expertise in Microsoft Office Professional Suite and other productivity platforms to support data-driven decision-making and efficient communication.
• Transformational Leadership: Demonstrated success in leading, motivating, and developing cross-functional teams to achieve ambitious organizational goals.
• Strategic Execution: Ability to translate vision into actionable plans, delivering measurable outcomes that advance both programmatic and operational priorities.
• Influential Communication: Exceptional skills in facilitation, negotiation, and relationship management across diverse stakeholders, including board members, funders, government partners, and community leaders.
• Project Management Excellence: Strong command of project management tools and methodologies to ensure initiatives are completed on time, within scope, and aligned with organizational mission

This is a hybrid role that requires both in-office and remote work, as outlined by the supervising manager. Schedule flexibility is essential, including:

• The role requires a regular presence in-office, with remote work as determined by the CFO’s schedule and business needs.
• The role may require extended hours or availability outside of standard business times to support executive functions and urgent priorities.
• Mandatory participation in the annual AIDS Walk New York event and other agency-wide initiatives as required

While carrying out the responsibilities of this role:

• This position primarily involves sedentary work, including extended periods of sitting, video conferencing, and computer use.
• Must be able to navigate a standard office environment and participate in occasional in-person meetings or events.
• Requires sustained attention and mental concentration to analyze information, solve problems, and manage concurrent projects under tight deadlines