Director, Project Implementation

YMCA of the USA

YMCA national-office director implementing strategic projects across the U.S. network.

Posted 8/4/2026full-timeRemote • Illinois • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $129,000 - $158,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in project planning, execution, and strategic integration within service delivery systems, while effectively leading cross-functional teams and managing complex tasks with minimal supervision.

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Project PlanningStrategic Decision-MakingCross-Functional Team LeadershipManagerial SkillsImpact Assessment

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Hard Skills

Project ImplementationDeliverable ManagementRisk EscalationOpportunity IntegrationContinuous Learning

Soft Skills

CollaborationSupervisionCommunication

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree

Industry Keywords

Y-USAYMCAService Delivery SystemOrganizational PrioritiesGrant-Related Deliverables

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Direct implementation of projects tied to organizational priorities
Ensure project planning and execution, continuous learning, impact assessment, and strategic integration within Y-USA’s Service Delivery System
Partner with organizational leadership to shape strategy and align emerging opportunities with priorities and practice leadership
Lead development of implementation processes covering deliverables, timelines, cross-departmental engagement, collaboration, and opportunity/risk escalation
Identify, integrate, and activate project learnings to enhance YMCA experiences and support network-wide implementation
Lead cross-functional teams of staff and contractors
Supervise staff responsible for direct YMCA cohort facilitation
Collaborate with Y-USA teams and external partners to ensure implementation success, support to Ys, and grant-related deliverables and reporting

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree or higher in a relevant field such as Business or related disciplines required
8–12 years of experience required
Expert functional skills
Advanced industry knowledge and experience
Advanced managerial skills
Ability to manage multiple teams or functions
Strategic and operational decision-making authority
Ability to perform highly complex and managerial tasks with minimal supervision

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Defined benefit plan (retirement savings)
Defined contribution plan (403(b) plan)
Life insurance
Disability insurance
Technology stipend
Generous paid time off
Work from anywhere within the continental U.S.