What are the responsibilities and job description for the Strategic Initiatives Department Manager - Corporate Marketing (Kansas City) position at Burns & McDonnell?
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.
Job Marketing
Primary Location US-MO-Kansas City
Schedule: Full-time
Travel: Yes, 25 % of the Time
Req ID: 253383
Job Hire Type Experienced #COR N/A
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.
- 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).
Job Marketing
Primary Location US-MO-Kansas City
Schedule: Full-time
Travel: Yes, 25 % of the Time
Req ID: 253383
Job Hire Type Experienced #COR N/A
