Manager, Growth And Special Projects

Our Story:

Crisis Prevention Institute Inc. is the worldwide leader in evidence-based de-escalation and crisis prevention training, and dementia care services. Since 1980, we've helped train more than 15 million people within service-oriented industries including education, healthcare, behavioral health, long-term care, human services, security, corrections, corporate, and retail.

At CPI, we are dedicated to changing behaviors and reducing conflict for the Care, Welfare, Safety, and SecuritySM of everyone. We believe in the power of empathy, compassion, and meaningful connections. We believe personal safety and security are the antidotes to fear and anxiety. It's a philosophy that is central to everything we do, and traces back to our beginning. It is what defines and differentiates us, and informs our core beliefs.

As a member of the team, you can expect to:

• Make a difference through your work

• You'll be proud to tell your family and friends about what you do.

• Gain significant career experience only obtained within a fast-growing organization

• Entry-level roles through executive leadership.

• Feel fulfilled and have fun

• We work hard but make the time to build meaningful relationships and celebrate the wins.

The Role:

The Manager, Growth and Special Projects will support the Chief Growth Officer in delivering organic growth, as well as assisting in special projects. This role will help identify, analyze, and prioritize new growth opportunities, implement plans to deliver growth strategies and support post-merger integrations.

What You Get To Do Everyday:

• Strategic Planning and Execution:

• Develop, implement, and manage strategic growth initiatives aligned with the company's vision and goals.

• Conduct market research and analysis to identify growth opportunities and industry trends.

• Create detailed project plans, timelines, and budgets for growth initiatives and special projects.

• Project Management:

• Lead and oversee special projects from conception to completion, ensuring they are delivered on time, within scope, and budget.

• Coordinate internal resources and third parties/vendors for the flawless execution of projects.

• Develop and maintain comprehensive project documentation, including project charters, schedules, and status reports.

• Cross-functional Collaboration:

• Work closely with cross-functional teams, including marketing, sales, product development, and finance, to ensure alignment and support for growth initiatives.

• Facilitate effective communication and collaboration among team members and stakeholders.

• Performance Monitoring and Reporting:

• Establish and track key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the success of growth initiatives and special projects.

• Prepare regular reports and presentations for senior management, highlighting progress, challenges, and recommendations.

• Conduct post-project evaluations to identify lessons learned and areas for improvement.

• Risk Management:

• Identify potential risks and develop mitigation strategies to ensure project success.

• Monitor and manage project risks, escalating issues as needed to senior management.

• Innovation and Continuous Improvement.

• Foster a culture of innovation by encouraging new ideas and approaches to drive growth

• Implement best practices and continuous improvement methodologies to enhance project management processes and outcomes.

• Make business decisions that are financially responsible, accountable, justifiable, and defensible in accordance with organization policies and procedures.

• Perform other position-related duties as assigned.

You Need to Have:

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent

• Five years or more of experience working in management, consulting, growth strategy, or a similar position

• Ability to understand and synthesize complex requirements of the professional services environment

• Ability to handle urgent and time-sensitive matters appropriately

• Ability to develop actionable recommendations and implementation plans

• Ability to produce on-time quality deliverables in a deadline-driven environment

• Ability to facilitate senior leadership meetings with the ability to exercise sound judgment and to influence key stakeholders

• Project management skills

• High degree of organization and time management skills

• Strong attention to detail

• Excellent communication and presentation skills

• Strong analytical capabilities, with the ability to define and understand critical issues

• Outstanding leadership skills with the ability to delegate responsibilities and authority effectively and to encourage individuals to decide how they will accomplish their goals and resolve issues

• Well-developed interpersonal skills, negotiation, writing, speaking, and listening skills.

• Strong business acumen and strategic thinking ability.

We'd Love to See:

• Master's degree

• Experience working in M&A

• Experience leading the development of business cases and critical change initiatives

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary

• Annual company performance bonus

• Comprehensive benefits package

• 401k

• PTO

• Health & Wellness Days

• Paid Volunteer Time Off

• Continuing education and training

• Hybrid work schedule

Crisis Prevention Institute is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of age, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship, religion, diversity of thoughts and beliefs, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, or expression (including against any individual that is transitioning, has transitioned, or is perceived to be transitioning), marital status or civil partnership/union status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, childbirth, genetic information, military and veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by applicable federal, state, or local law. The Company will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with local and federal requirements. Our management team is dedicated to this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities, and general treatment during employment.