Posting DetailsPosition Information
Position Title Senior Director, Operations
Department Operational Planning 140
Position Summary The Operations team is seeking a full-time Senior Director of Operations to manage the Operations division project implementation and support the Operations team on planning needs. The Senior Director supports the Senior Vice President of Operations and Capital Projects in key program and project areas, including the capital planning program, oversight and evaluation of Operations division finances, and needs analyses for each Operations area of investment.
Job duties include, but are not limited to:
- Support the Operations division in implementing key strategic planning goals across departments, including project management of goal implementation.
- Serve as an advisor the the Senior Vice President of Operations, providing data, analyses, and business cases to support decision making. Partner on long-term divisional initiatives.
- Assess, prioritize, and build for each Operations team and lead a five-year strategic goal planning exercise, to be refreshed annually.
- Support the Senior Vice President of Operations in development of Board reporting, including the Building and Grounds Committee meetings, and other meetings as needed.
- Collaborate with departmental leadership to ensure alignment, integration, and rollout of inter-departmental projects.
- Use project management tools and techniques to manage complex portfolio of projects across the division from inception to completion.
- Serve as a change management leader, helping to ensure organizational changes are implemented to address any identified risks related to the division.
- Manage the Assistant Director of Capital Budget and Planning in the tracking of complex sources and uses related to major capital programs, including public funding and procurement requirements and tracking donor sources. Make recommendations to leadership as to which sources should balance needs.
- Manage operational budget needs and track annual changes. Report major issues within the budget.
The expected salary range for the Senior Director of Operations is $165,000/annual - $185,000/annual. The AMNH offers an extensive benefits package designed to meet the needs of our dedicated and diverse community.
Pay will be determined based on several factors. The hiring range for the position at commencement is based on the type of work and the scope of responsibilities. The salary and placement offered is based on a number of individualized factors, including, but not limited to, skills, knowledge, training, education, credentials, areas of specialization, and depth and scope of experience.
Minimum Qualifications - Bachelor's degree in finance, business administration, public administration, or another related field.
- 10 years of related progressive experience, including at least five years of project management experience.
Preferred Qualifications - Master of Public Administration (MPA) degree.
- Professional experience at a nonprofit and/or in the public sector.
Physical Demands - Must be able to remain in a stationary position (sitting or standing) for prolonged periods.
- Must be able to move about the Museum campus.
Category Full-Time
Total Number of Scheduled Hours Per Pay Period 70
Union Status Non-Union
FLSA Exempt
Expected Salary Minimum $165,000/annual
Expected Salary Maximum $185,000/annual
Quick Link https://careers.amnh.org/postings/4990
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number GS1071P
Open Date 11/10/2026
Close DateOpen Until Filled Yes
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