[Hiring] Networks Director @YPO

Role Description

The Network Director (ND) is a content expert, strategic thought leader, and business operations manager for the assigned Network. The director partners with the senior leadership of the Network’s Executive Committee on identifying new member value and engagement avenues, leading strategic formulation and planning, and the execution thereof. In addition, the Network Director works collaboratively with YPO members and associates across the organization to develop, design, market, and manage network opportunities on behalf of YPO, and provide unique solutions to address improved member retention and engagement.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in account management or strategy or management consultant role.
• Background in start-ups/entrepreneurship, non-profit organizations, events or hospitality, ideally paired with experience in a senior operational role.
• Experience in establishing, building, and maintaining professional relationships with C-level executives and organizations of influence, as well as in working with a Board of Directors.
• Experience in an association or membership organization, specifically involved with membership, governance, events, or communications.
• Demonstrated ability to oversee and collaborate with staff and volunteers.
• Strong financial management skills, including budget preparation, analysis, decision making, and reporting. Contract management and execution are highly preferred.
• Experience in developing global events and/or global learning programs, including comfort with planning, execution, and collaborating with volunteers and staff.

Requirements

• Effectively able to lead, build, and manage a high performing and global team.
• Effectively manage trade-off decisions, prioritize competing opportunities, balance member and internal stakeholder needs with business priorities, manage cross-functional expectations, and clearly articulate the rationale behind decisions.
• Connector of people, programs, and information to integrate, influence, partner, and foster strategic trusted advisor relationships with members and all levels of the organization.
• Comfortable navigating ambiguity and change, confidently offering creative solutions and managing conflict in a frequently changing environment while bringing a sense of calm to the team.
• Manage, plan, and execute virtual and small peer in-person events.
• Growth mindset with a continuous curiosity to understand the why, challenge the status quo, and constantly seek to improve and refine programs, projects, processes, relationships, and culture.
• Analytical with high judgement, structured thinking, and problem-solving skills to ensure solutions for the highest opportunity areas.
• Creative problem solver with a passion for innovation and ability to develop new programs and processes.
• Superior ability to communicate and develop positive relationships across boundaries to align on solutions and build meaningful relationships with all levels of associates, members, and vendors.
• Maintain a high ethical work standard and apply discretion regarding confidential information.
• Serve as a One Team ambassador by fostering cross-departmental collaboration and information sharing and goal alignment.
• Possess a distinct global mindset, sensitive to local and international customs and protocols with a strong grasp of global business, economic and political issues.

Benefits

• Compensation ranges based on the associate's primary work location.
• For South Africa applicants: ZAR 670,000 - 854,400 annually.
• Performance-based bonus opportunities.
• Remote work flexibility.
• A comprehensive rewards package built around wellbeing and growth.

Education/Training/Certification

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required. Master’s degree preferred.
• Certified Management Professional (CMP) Certification a plus.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification a plus.
• Negotiation or dispute resolution, as well as coaching, certification or training preferred.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to work flexible and/or extended hours as needed to accommodate members and team members in multiple time zones.
• Willingness and ability to travel, domestically and internationally, without restrictions, approximately 20-25% per year.

EOE

YPO is an Equal Opportunity Employer. YPO takes pride in supporting a diverse workforce and demonstrates this through its policies and practices. YPO does not discriminate in recruiting, hiring, training, promotion, or other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.