Gates Foundation · 3 months ago
Strategy Officer, Office of the Chief People Officer
Seattle, WA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$140K/yr - $210K/yr
7+ years expGates Foundation is the largest nonprofit fighting poverty, disease, and inequity around the world. As a Strategy Officer in the Office of the Chief People Officer, you will advance strategic priorities, manage complex projects, and ensure alignment with organizational goals, while supporting the Chief People Officer's engagements and communications.
CharityEducationImpact InvestingNon Profit
No H1B
Responsibilities
Partner with the People Team’s leadership and Strategy, Planning & Management (SPM) colleagues, as well as teams across the division, to advance priorities and ensure strategic alignment and coherence
Lead or contribute to the design, scoping, and execution of high-priority strategy projects — from defining strategic questions and analytical approaches to generating insights that inform decisions and drive action
Collaborate with colleagues across the function and the foundation to develop and refine strategic frameworks, approaches, and tools that strengthen planning, execution, and learning
Support the development of high-impact materials and insights to inform the CPO’s participation in executive leadership forums, board engagements and action groups, ensuring the People perspective is represented strategically, clearly, and with compelling evidence
Translate strategic priorities into actionable plans and milestones, track progress against goals, and collaborate with the DDSPM, CoS, and SPM colleagues
Conduct and synthesize quantitative and qualitative analyses to clarify complex issues, surface trends, and find opportunities for the People Team to enhance its impact
Facilitate inclusive collaboration and alignment processes with stakeholders across divisions, encouraging shared understanding, momentum, and accountability around strategic initiatives
Build and maintain a strategic communications plan for the People Division that aligns with key organizational priorities and amplifies the CPO’s voice across the enterprise
Lead the development of clear, compelling materials that reflect the CPO’s priorities and perspectives, including presentations, talking points, written communications, and divisional updates
Partner with the DDSPM, CoS, and CPO’s Executive Assistant (EA) to design and maintain workback plans and deliverables that integrate seamlessly with the division’s Rhythm of Business (ROB)
Support the creation of high-quality deliverables for the CPO, including Executive Leadership Team materials, Board updates, divisional reports, and other enterprise-wide communications
Coordinate internal and cross-divisional communications related to the People Team’s strategic priorities and change initiatives
In collaboration with EA and CoS, manage the CPO’s annual travel portfolio, including trip planning, strategic framing, briefing materials, and post-trip reporting
Ensure all CPO engagements (internal and external) are intentional, aligned with foundation priorities, and employed for maximum strategic impact
Develop detailed workback plans to prepare for key engagements and synchronize trip planning and communications with the division’s overall ROB
Exercise the highest level of discretion and judgment in handling sensitive information, representing leadership perspectives, and handling confidential materials
Support the continuous improvement of systems and processes that enhance coordination, transparency, and performance
Provide project management and analytical support for cross-divisional initiatives, identifying dependencies, risks, and opportunities for improved collaboration and efficiency
Contribute to strengthening the division’s rhythm of business, knowledge management, and cross-team alignment processes
Qualification
Required
7+ years of progressive experience in strategy, management consulting, organizational development, or a related field
Proven ability to manage complex, cross-functional projects and coordinate deliverables for senior executives
Strong analytical, critical thinking, and structured problem-solving skills
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills; ability to translate complex ideas into clear, compelling narratives
Capable of handling confidential information with discretion and sound judgment
Strong organizational skills, adept at balancing multiple priorities, developing workback plans, and aligning execution with enterprise rhythms
Demonstrated ability to build trust and collaboration across differences to strengthen collective impact
Ability to travel up to 20% domestically and internationally
Preferred
Experience in global or matrixed organizations
Advanced degree in business, public policy, organizational psychology, or a related field, with equivalent experience considered
Benefits
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with no premiums
Generous paid time off
Paid family leave
Foundation-paid retirement contribution
Regional holidays
Opportunities to engage in several employee communities
Company
Gates Foundation
Guided by the belief that every life has equal value, the Gates Foundation works to help all people lead healthy, productive lives.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Mark Suzman
Chief Executive Officer
Allan Golston
President, United States Program
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