The Foundation
Non-profit
DeputyDirector,Strategy&ImplementationManagement,PostsecondarySuccess
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“Deputy Director, Strategy & Implementation Management, Postsecondary Success at The Foundation. Skills: Strategy development, Implementation management, Portfolio management. Lead strategic and operational planning. Lead execution of integrated program areas”
What You'll Achieve.
Increased attainment of credentials; Equitable credential attainment
Industry & Context.
Structured problem solving; Business planning
Unrestricted work authorization
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Advanced degree or equivalent experience, Comprehensive experience leading complex initiatives, Comprehensive experience developing and managing partnerships, Comprehensive experience in strategic and operational planning, Mastery knowledge of strategy development and implementation, Mastery ability in portfolio design and management, Mastery of structured problem solving, Written and verbal communication ability
What You'll Do.
Lead strategic and operational planning
Lead execution of integrated program areas
Oversee strategic planning
Oversee annual planning and budgeting
Manage ongoing pipeline and portfolio
Conduct business analysis
Coordinate business strategies
Shape team and leadership learning
Shape team and leadership culture
Shape team and leadership norms
Develop ongoing strategy
Monitor strategy progress
Drive alignment of team's work
Develop portfolio management approach
Support continuous improvement
Support change management initiatives
Provide feedback to program teams
Advise program teams on grants
Communicate portfolio allocation
Communicate portfolio progress
Coordinate Executive Leadership Team engagement
Coordinate Board engagement
Coordinate learning opportunities
Oversee rhythm of business
Manage Program Assistants
Help team execute rhythm
Design organization structure
Facilitate cross-organizational meetings
Monitor succession planning
Manage team performance
Manage team development
Manage Strategy talent
Manage Planning talent
Hire Management talent
Manage Management talent
Foster enabling conditions for talent
Be accountable for inclusive team culture
Model equitable decision-making
Coach equitable decision-making
Model inclusive behaviors
Coach inclusive behaviors
Address escalated issues
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Cross-organizational meetings; Executive Leadership Team engagement; Program teams; Measurement, Learning, Evaluation team
Communication Scope
Written communication; Verbal communication; Executive presentations
Process & Methodology
Strategic planning, Operational planning, Budgeting, Pipeline management, Portfolio management
Full Job Description
**The Foundation** We are the largest nonprofit fighting poverty, disease, and inequity around the world. Founded on a simple premise: people everywhere, regardless of identity or circumstances, should have the chance to live healthy, productive lives. We believe our employees should reflect the rich diversity of the global populations we aim to serve. We provide an exceptional benefits package to employees and their families which include comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with no premiums, generous paid time off, paid family leave, foundation-paid retirement contribution, regional holidays, and opportunities to engage in several employee communities. As a workplace, we’re committed to creating an environment for you to thrive both personally and professionally. **The Team** The foundation’s U.S. Program (USP) works to expand access to life-changing opportunities. The evidence is still clear that having an education after high school is critical for success in today’s economy and we are deeply committed to transforming postsecondary education to become a better and more equitable producer of credentials of value for all students. Critically important is that race, ethnicity, income, and wealth are not predictors of student success. To drive the change we believe is necessary, we invest in large-scale transformation of postsecondary policy and practice that results in increased attainment of credentials of value with special attention to addressing the systemic inequities that impact students, including Black, Latino and Indigenous students, and students from low-income backgrounds. The Postsecondary Success strategy supports institutional transformation, the development of technologies, and the sharing of those technologies and other tools, practices and policies that lead to increased attainment of credentials of value. Our aim is to help higher education evolve to more effectively deliver economic mobility for students and to more fully realize th
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