Relevant knowledge and experience for this position includes: experience leading large, high-performing teams fostering collaboration and continuous improvement in an inclusive and positive environment; a background in enterprise resource planning systems; experience in project and contract management; experience in strategic planning, continuous improvement and organizational change management methodologies; strong communication skills to translate highly complex technical and subject matter specific matters to non-technical managers and policy officers, as well as the public. Great Lakes and Great Times: Michigan boasts four Great Lakes, 11,000 inland lakes, 36,000 miles of rivers and streams, 20 million acres of forests, 100 state and national parks and recreation areas, 1,300 miles of bike trails, 6,500 miles of snowmobile trails, the second-most ski areas in the nation, 650 public golf courses, 600 campgrounds, and an international dark-sky park-just for starters.