I-Team Director
Confidential, Jackson, MS, United States
The client is seeking a talented i-Team Director to lead an Innovation Team in Jackson, MS.
Maximise your chances of a successful application to this job by ensuring your CV and skills are a good match.
This role involves spearheading efforts within city government to unlock creativity and tackle citywide challenges through evidence-based processes.
The Director will work closely with various stakeholders, including the city's Mayor, leadership teams, department staff, external experts, and community residents, to drive impactful solutions aimed at fostering cleaner, more resilient, and economically thriving communities.
This position is based in Jackson City Hall and involves regular reporting to senior government officials.
Key responsibilities include leading an equity-centered, design-based innovation approach to identifying root causes of civic challenges and collaborating with government colleagues and community organizations to co-create innovative solutions.
The Director is expected to effectively manage the diverse skill sets of the team, promote collaboration among stakeholders, and strengthen the capacity of city government and community-based organizations.
They will inspire the team to challenge the status quo and create strategies for implementing transformative solutions with clear plans, measurable targets, and progress monitoring.
Qualifications required for the role include extensive experience leading large-scale transformations involving multiple stakeholders, developing and managing high-performing teams, and working effectively with senior government, community, or private sector leaders.
Strong interpersonal skills, a track record of delivering innovation, and exceptional verbal and written communication abilities are essential.
The Director should also possess the aptitude to encourage stakeholders to embrace new approaches and use design-based thinking to develop and implement innovative strategies across all major initiatives. xsgimln
The role includes participating in a national network of civic-sector innovation experts and requires collaboration with the client and program partners.
Maximise your chances of a successful application to this job by ensuring your CV and skills are a good match.
This role involves spearheading efforts within city government to unlock creativity and tackle citywide challenges through evidence-based processes.
The Director will work closely with various stakeholders, including the city's Mayor, leadership teams, department staff, external experts, and community residents, to drive impactful solutions aimed at fostering cleaner, more resilient, and economically thriving communities.
This position is based in Jackson City Hall and involves regular reporting to senior government officials.
Key responsibilities include leading an equity-centered, design-based innovation approach to identifying root causes of civic challenges and collaborating with government colleagues and community organizations to co-create innovative solutions.
The Director is expected to effectively manage the diverse skill sets of the team, promote collaboration among stakeholders, and strengthen the capacity of city government and community-based organizations.
They will inspire the team to challenge the status quo and create strategies for implementing transformative solutions with clear plans, measurable targets, and progress monitoring.
Qualifications required for the role include extensive experience leading large-scale transformations involving multiple stakeholders, developing and managing high-performing teams, and working effectively with senior government, community, or private sector leaders.
Strong interpersonal skills, a track record of delivering innovation, and exceptional verbal and written communication abilities are essential.
The Director should also possess the aptitude to encourage stakeholders to embrace new approaches and use design-based thinking to develop and implement innovative strategies across all major initiatives. xsgimln
The role includes participating in a national network of civic-sector innovation experts and requires collaboration with the client and program partners.