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Description

The Strategic Initiatives Department Manager is responsible for the managerial direction and leadership of a department within the Corporate Marketing Department. This includes supporting and executing business strategy, developing high performance teams, and promoting the Burns & McDonnell culture, values and mission.

+ Provide leadership to the team; direct and coordinate work assignments and review performance to ensure the efficient, cost-effective utilization of staff.

+ Lead the development and execution of the overall department initiatives to achieve goals and objectives.

+ Implement, apply and support company and department programs and initiatives; successfully navigating and managing change within the section.

+ Work with leadership to develop OKR’s and measure / report on progress regularly.

+ Responsible for data management, data analytics and reporting tools to drive efficiency in reporting to enable strategic decisions.

+ Manage the organization’s trademark portfolio and copyright registrations, ensuring consistent, compliant use of IP across brand, marketing, and creative touchpoints.

+ Provide training on IP best practices, monitor the marketplace for misuse, coordinate with internal and external legal counsel and identify opportunities to strengthen protection as our brand grows.

+ Provide expert level guidance and support.

+ Manage department budget and expenditure of funds.

+ Prepare and present workload and monthly reports to department.

+ Responsible for the recruitment, development, training, and retention of staff.

+ Responsible for conducting performance evaluations for department staff.

+ Provide leadership, guidance, and instruction to the department.

+ Responsible for interpreting the organization's policies, purposes, and goals to staff.

+ Responsible for overall QA/QC process adherence.

+ Enforce compliance with company and site safety policies.

+ Performs other duties as assigned.

+ Complies with all policies and standards.

Qualifications

+ Bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism, marketing, or a related field.

+ At least 8 years of experience in marketing or a related field required.

+ Previous leadership and/or management experience is preferable.

+ Must demonstrate excellent oral and written communication skills, strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to clearly and effectively present complex information to all levels of employees, management, and clients.

+ Position requires the ability to thoughtfully and positively influence, lead, and manage change.

+ Must possess strong project management skills and a strategic perspective.

+ Must be expert in the use of computer software (i.e., Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

EEO/Veterans/Disabled

**Job** Marketing

**Primary Location** US-MO-Kansas City

**Schedule:** Full-time

**Travel:** Yes, 25 % of the Time

**Req ID:** 253383

**Job Hire Type** Experienced #LI-SS #COR N/A