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Kitsap Credit Union Director, Strategic Planning in Bremerton, Washington
About Us: Kitsap Credit Union is a not-for-profit, member-owned financial cooperative with more than 300 employees and 16 branches throughout Western Washington. We have a passion for making a positive difference. As a $2 + billion-asset credit union, we are deeply committed to our members' financial wellbeing and the prosperity and quality of life in the communities we serve. We are proud to be led by individuals with the experience and skills to drive our organization towards our goals for strategic growth and operational excellence. Our KCU Cares Foundation program focuses on providing resources and support for those struggling with homelessness or hunger and improving the financial well-being of the people in our communities. And beyond monetary efforts, we have provided thousands of hours in staff volunteerism and in-kind support. At Kitsap Credit Union, our success is built on trust-based relationships and personalized service. We understand our employees are key to our success. They provide the personalized service to our members and contribute to the communities where we live. We are committed to providing a supportive, mission-driven, and inclusive culture where employees can grow their careers. To learn more, visit kitsapcu.org{target="_blank" rel="noopener"}. About the Role: Kitsap Credit Union is searching for a Director of Strategic Planning to lead the development and execution of the enterprise program design and delivery strategy out of our corporate Harborside office in Bremerton, WA. This person leverages a deep functional and operational knowledge of an enterprise to lead the design and implementation of new, and/or the optimization of existing programs, projects, initiatives, and services. This position provides leadership for the evaluation and continuous improvement impacting the enterprise with a strong focus to ensure programs and projects deliver value to Kitsap Credit Union. This role will be responsible for the overall strategic translation and implementation of KCU's Strategic Plan. What you will do: * Responsible for the ongoing development and implementation of best practices within the Strategic Planning Office for the purpose of achieving business goals and to support the smooth running of programs and projects. * Oversee the work effectiveness and efficiency of project managers and their project teams to ensure project management best practices are used during project initiative, planning, execution, monitoring, and closure stages. * Lead internal assessment of potential projects for Strategic Planning Office. Owns the Direct analysis of financial and plan design for new projects and results from programs and projects. Work with key internal business owners to build the business case for program investments to produce value. * Facilitate strategy development, translation, and implementation in furtherance of KCU strategic plan around growth and operational excellence. The level of engagement will include CEO, SVP, and VP and KCU Board. * Work with senior-level executives and KCU management levels to effectively manage and monitor KCU internal programs and projects and identify opportunities to ensure successful and timely implementation/execution. * Ensure that timely and accurate communications are produced providing leadership, direction and effective monitoring of performance of and services. Able to conduct quarterly Board presentations of activities, progress, and mitigation of programs and projects. * Understand and implement effective resource planning mechanisms for managing programs and projects effectively and within budget. * Manage financial objectives by analyzing and forecasting project budget; prepare project budget, schedule expenditures, confirm accuracy of invoices, analyze an To view the full job description,