Senior Director of Planning, Engagement, and Innovation
Description
The Senior Director of Planning, Engagement, and Innovation is a senior executive responsible for advancing the Omaha Inland Port Authority’s long-range master planning framework, catalytic development strategy, and regional partnership ecosystem.
This role integrates OIPA’s Master Plan implementation, Innovation District execution, Airport Business Park strategy, and multimodal infrastructure priorities into a unified and financeable development platform.
This role ensures OIPA’s Master Plan is executable, the Innovation District is investable, and partnerships are institutionalized to support long-term economic growth.
Responsibilities
Master Plan Leadership
- Lead implementation of OIPA’s comprehensive master plan.
- Coordinate land use, infrastructure sequencing, and capital alignment.
- Oversee planning consultants and technical teams.
Innovation District Development
- Advance development strategy for the Innovation District.
- Structure public-private partnerships and capital stack strategies.
- Align workforce, entrepreneurship, and industry clustering initiatives.
Strategic Partnerships & Engagement
- Design stakeholder engagement framework including CAC coordination.
- Serve as liaison to city, state, federal, and private partners.
- Ensure community-informed planning and transparent execution.
Executive Leadership
- Advise Executive Director and Board of Commissioners.
- Develop performance dashboards and implementation benchmarks.
- Support funding, grant, and policy strategy alignment.
Qualifications
- 6+ years senior leadership experience in planning, infrastructure, or economic development.
- Demonstrated success in large-scale master plan implementation.
Omaha Inland Port Authority
Unit 001
Omaha, Nebraska, NE 68110
US
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To submit your resume, email myah.lanoux@omahaipa.com
The Omaha Inland Port Authority is an equal opportunity employer.