POSITION PURPOSE

The Network Director (ND) is a content expert, strategic thought leader and business operations manager for the assigned Network. The director partners with the senior leadership of the Network’s Executive Committee on identifying new member value and engagement avenues, leading strategic formulation and planning, and the execution thereof. In addition, the Network Director works collaboratively with YPO members and associates across the organization to develop, design, market and manage network opportunities on behalf of YPO, and provide unique solutions to address improved member retention and engagement.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Strategic advisor to Network Chair and the wider Board in building and developing an engaged global community around the respective Network.

• Act as key guide and advisor to the Network Chair in the development and execution of the Network’s global strategy and annual goals. Ensure alignment with overall YPO organizational goals. Responsible for the execution of approved strategy.

• Collaboratively focus on creating global learning initiatives, generating worldwide engagement opportunities, and delivering exceptional value to the YPO Network members.

• Responsible for the Network’s financial, relevance, and engagement health metrics. Forecasts and manages the Network operational budget.

• Collaborate with networks and regions on appropriate network integration to enhance member participation in specific global regions.

• Oversee development of a world class virtual community platform to service members of network(s), including only-in-YPO content, dynamic discussion board and more.

• Partner with the Operations Director, Business Networks or Senior Director for strategic alignment with the relevant Networks Council and the Networks Committee on governance and goals to ensure alignment across Networks.

• Collaborate with Network Engagement Manager on the development of an effective and efficient communications plan then implement with both the network leadership and others across the management team.

• Liaise with Global Events for the delivery of high-quality network events.

• Deliver Execute virtual and small peer in-person events, from ideation with network members through event production and evaluation.

• Manage and respond to day-to-day requests from network officers, the network members, and management team.

• Develop and review associated content and materials for global webinars, workshops, and in-person events. Support the development and execution of relevant functional workshops, multi-session programs, and 1-3 day events.

• Ensure succession plans are in place for the named positions on the executive committee and that every officer is onboarded, trained, and supported for the role in the network.

• Facilitate sharing of best practices across Networks as well as inter-department sharing.

• Support relevant international or executive committee portfolios in reaching committee goals, including providing relevant data and reports and participation in periodic calls and meetings.

• Support annual renewals process with personal outreach.

• Lead the delivery of the highest quality customer service to the Network across all global regions.

SKILLS

• Effectively able to lead, build, and manage a high performing and global team.

• Effectively manage trade-off decisions, prioritize competing opportunities, balance member and internal stakeholder needs with business priorities, manage cross functional expectations, and clearly articulate the rationale behind decisions.

• Connector of people, programs, and information to integrate, influence, partner, and foster strategic trusted advisor relationships with members and all levels of the organization.

• Comfortable navigating ambiguity and change, confidently offering creative solutions and managing conflict, in a frequently changing environment while bringing a sense of calm to the team, leading them through high priority and impactful engagements.

• Manage, plan, and execute virtual and small peer in-person events.

• Growth mindset with a continuous curiosity to understand the why, challenge the status quo, and constantly seek to improve and refine programs, projects, processes, relationships, and culture in order to support the strategic goals of the organization.

• Analytical with high judgement, structured thinking,