POSITION TITLE: IPMI/IPCC President/CEO

CLASSIFICATION: Exempt

DEPARTMENT: Administration

SUPERVISOR: IPMI/IPCC Board of Directors

Position Summary:

Plans directs, and organizes IPCC/IPMI Initiatives/Operations and the Executive team. Responsible for the overall success and strategic direction of both the for-profit and non-profit sectors of the IPMI/IPCC (the organization). Leads IPCC/IPMI in achieving the mission, vision, and long-term goals while ensuring operational excellence and sustainability.

This list of duties and responsibilities is illustrative only of the tasks performed by this position and is not all-inclusive.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Strategic Leadership

• Develop and lead the implementation of the organization's strategic plan to advance the mission and objectives and to generate revenue, profitability, growth, and business operations.
• Provide direction and oversight for the development of short and long-term business plans and initiatives.
• Communicate the organization's vision and strategic direction to stakeholders, including employees, shareholders, donors, customers, business and government partners.

Operational Management

• Oversee the daily operations of the organization and ensure the efficiency of its business processes.
• Ensure the organization complies with all legal and regulatory requirements.
• Develop and implement operational policies and procedures to enhance productivity and improve service quality.

Financial Oversight

• Manage the organization's financial performance, including budgeting, development and oversight, forecasting, and financial reporting.
• Ensure that the organization maintains a healthy financial position by optimizing revenue streams, controlling costs, and making sound business and financial decisions.
• Develop and maintain relationships with investors, financial institutions, philanthropic community, government entities, and other funding sources.

Team Leadership

• Build and lead a high-performing executive team, fostering a culture of innovation, accountability, best business practices, and continuous improvement.
• Develop and mentor an executive team, providing opportunities for professional growth while harnessing their expertise and capabilities to achieve the organization's goals.
• Promote a positive and inclusive work environment that encourages values and respect, collaboration, and employee engagement.

Stakeholder Relations

• Represent the organization to stakeholders, including customers, partners, regulatory bodies, governments, business and philanthropic community, and the community at large.
• Serve as the primary spokesperson for the organization, effectively communicating its mission, goals, opportunities, achievements, and challenges.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key industry players, government agency officials, and community leaders.

Risk Management:

• Identify and manage potential risks to the organization's assets, operations, and reputation.
• Develop and implement strategies to mitigate these risks and ensure business continuity and success.
• Oversee and ensure compliance with governance practices and ethical standards.
• Performs other duties as required.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in business, public administration, or related field. MBA is strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated seven years' experience in a Senior Executive position leading successful business operations; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience collaborating with Tribal, City, State, and Federal Government preferred.
• Experience working with Tribal organizations preferred.
• Successful adjudication in pre-employment drug/alcohol screening and background investigation.
• Native American preference applied to this position.

Knowledge, Abilities, Skills, and Certifications:

• Knowledge of the art, cultural heritage, and government structures of New Mexico Pueblo Indians.
• Knowledge of property management.
• Knowledge of corporate finance and performance management principles.
• Knowledge of corporate governance and general management best practices.
• Ability to appropriately represent and communicate on behalf of the organization to the public, the press, and government officials.
• Ability to develop and implement successful business strategies.
• Ability to communicate effectively in the English language, both verbally and in writing, and confidently presenting to large or small audiences.
• Ability to direct an organization.
• Ability to present a range of business reports to shareholders and the public.
• Ability to solve complex problems and deal with a variety of indistinct variables.
• Ability to exercise sound independent judgment.
• Ability to establish and maintain professional relationships with individuals of varying social and cultural backgrounds and with co-workers at all levels.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Skill in public speaking and diplomacy.
• Skill in strategic planning.
• Strong skills in fiscal management.

Physical Demands:

While performing the duties of this job, the President/CEO is required to sit; and use hands to handle or feel. The employee regularly is engaged to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to walk and stand.

Work Environment:

Work is generally performed in an office setting with a moderate noise level.