Overview
CICP OVERVIEW:
The Central Indiana Corporate Partnership (CICP) was formed in 1999 to bring together the chief executives of Central Indiana’s prominent corporations, foundations and universities in a strategic and collaborative effort dedicated to the region’s continued prosperity and growth. CICP is nationally known as a leader in networked governance and corporate, academic and philanthropic collaborations. Its mission is to “transform the economy of Indiana to create a more sustainable prosperity and quality of life for our citizens and future generations.” The group creates long-term strategies, research and programs for regional growth and concentrates on issues such as talent, workforce development, the innovation economy, quality of place, and access to capital.
The organization is focused on Indiana’s key advanced industries as well as workforce and talent, housing four sector initiatives designed to fill gaps and pursue strengths through a relentless focus on driving talent and investment to these “verticals”: AgriNovus Indiana, for agbiosciences; BioCrossroads, for life sciences; Conexus Indiana, for advanced manufacturing and logistics; and TechPoint for tech and tech-enabled companies. Ascend Indiana addresses workforce development and talent needs across all of the sectors and others. In addition, the organization is working across its initiatives on cross-collaborative projects including innovation, entrepreneurship, equity and communications to strengthen its market knowledge and impact Indiana’s economy.
JOB OVERVIEW:
The Director of Strategic Initiatives will work closely with CICP’s executive team and branded initiatives by assisting development and implementation of critical strategic initiatives through fact-based problem-solving and creation of original content. The work will help further the organization’s response to regional economic development opportunities and challenges. This is both a “doer” and “thinker” role with responsibility for developing new ideas and seeing them through to implementation.
The Director of Strategic Initiatives will work under the direction of the EVP for Strategy to support the coordination of and lead collaborative projects. CICP projects and grants are both highly complex and deeply impactful for the region and state, dealing with several layers of stakeholders in the public, industry, philanthropic, non-profit, and academic sectors. This position must be able to distill complex concepts into clear, easily understandable materials.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Strategy Development:
- Structure and lead the development of new strategies based on independently identified opportunities.
- Conduct independent research into identified topic areas including both qualitative and quantitative analyses, extracting insights relevant to our mission.
- Work with research team to lead outsourced research including drafting RFPs, scope and objective setting, quality assurance, and stakeholder engagement.
- Write final reports, updates, concept papers, project materials, and strategy documents for an array of both internal and external stakeholders.
- Synthesize outcomes in a way that is suitable for a broad stakeholder base and communicate results verbally and in writing.
- Network Building / Stakeholder Engagement:
- Identify relevant stakeholders from across CICP networks and elsewhere for participation in select topic areas to ensure appropriate representation for the given topic.
- Lead overall engagement with stakeholders in identified topic areas in a manner that draws out value and also keeps stakeholders engaged.
- Program Execution:
- Lead select programs to the identified objectives through excellence in project management and deep collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.
- Take ownership of tracking program outcomes including KPIs and communicating outcomes to internal and external stakeholders.
- Future Ideation:
- Work with EVP for Strategy, CICP leadership, and branded initiative leadership to identify new, future areas of focus that have high potential impact and are consistent with our mission.
- Other duties as required.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Minimum of 8 years of relevant experience preferred.
- Experience leading complex strategy projects.
- Exceptional written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Keen attention to detail and timelines.
- Experience and affinity for working both independently and in a team-oriented, collaborative environment.
- Proactive problem solver and critical thinker with excellent planning, coordination, and organizational skills as well as high intellectual and creative capabilities.
- Excellent analytical and consultative skills.
- Ability and willingness to read, learn, and report on new concepts that can sometimes be highly technical.
COMPETITIVE BENEFITS:
- 100% of healthcare and dental premiums paid for individual and family.
- Pre-tax & Roth 401(k) Retirement Plan with generous match: 5% contributed by the employer regardless of employee contribution and up to an additional 5% employee voluntary contribution eligible to be matched by the employer.
- Company-paid group life benefits as well as company-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance.
- Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) including 17 holidays.
- Office location at 16 Tech Innovation District with hybrid remote flexibility.
