Senior Manager, Strategy & Implementation Management

Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation

. Drive the team’s operational rhythm, including annual governance moments, goal setting, budgeting, resource allocation, work updates, performance tracking, and measurement, evaluation, and learning .

Posted 11/3/2026full-timeSeattle • Washington • United StatesSenior💰 $209,100 - $324,100 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in strategic planning, portfolio management, and operational execution within philanthropy and international development. Proficient in budget forecasting, performance tracking, and utilizing digital tools to enhance efficiency and collaboration.

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Strategic PlanningPortfolio ManagementBudget ForecastingProject ManagementRelationship Management

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Hard Skills

Budget PlanningPerformance TrackingPipeline ManagementData AnalysisResource AllocationMonitoring And EvaluationChange ManagementImplementation PlanningGovernance Materials PreparationQuantitative Analysis

Soft Skills

Communication SkillsPeople ManagementTeam BuildingRelationship ManagementTrust Building

Tools & Technologies

SalesforcePower BIMLE ToolsDashboardsDigital Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

Master’s Degree In BusinessMaster’s Degree In Public PolicyMaster’s Degree In International Development

Industry Keywords

PhilanthropyResource MobilizationInternational DevelopmentDiversity, Equity, And InclusionFundraising

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Drive the team’s operational rhythm, including annual governance moments, goal setting, budgeting, resource allocation, work updates, performance tracking, and measurement, evaluation, and learning
Partner with the Deputy Director, Strategy, Planning & Management, and Philanthropic Partnerships Leadership Team on strategic planning and strategic pivots
Translate strategic goals into annual implementation plans for sub-teams and markets
Prepare governance materials, learning sessions, leadership briefings, strategy documents, and progress narratives
Project manage required submissions
Oversee portfolio management, investment pipeline planning, budget forecasting, and performance tracking
Monitor budget and key resourcing decisions and partner with Finance, Contracts, and Legal
Prepare quantitative analyses and recommendations for data-driven trade-offs and resource stewardship
Accelerate adoption of dashboards, performance management and MLE tools, portfolio artifacts, and knowledge-management practices
Apply AI and digital tools to improve efficiency, quality, and collaboration
Identify, design, and manage external strategy resources and consultant portfolios
Lead business improvement projects connecting systems and processes, including Salesforce and Power BI
Establish objectives, workplans, and accountabilities for special projects
Represent the team in cross-foundation forums and ensure strategic alignment and information flow
Connect philanthropic partnerships work to divisional, program, regional, and country-office strategies
Supervise, guide, and mentor four program assistants
Oversee administrative, calendaring, and special-project work
Design and implement team engagements, all-staff meetings, foundation week programming, team building, learning opportunities, and onboarding

Requirements

What you’ll need

Master’s degree in business, public policy, international development or equivalent demonstrated experience
10+ years of experience in strategy, planning, portfolio management, or operations within philanthropy, resource mobilization, or international development
Substantial experience working in or with markets outside the US
Experience in one or more priority markets: India, China, Southeast Asia, Africa, the Middle East, and Europe
Direct experience supporting fundraising or partnership efforts engaging ultra-high-net-worth individuals, family offices, and institutional funders
Experience with pipeline management, prospect and partnership strategy, co-funding structures, or donor engagement planning
Strong financial and operational savvy, including budget planning, forecasting, and performance tracking
Ability to create structures and frameworks for decisions, trade-offs, and resource impact
Demonstrated ability to translate strategy into implementation through project management, content mastery, business operations, monitoring and evaluation, and change management
Excellent analytical and communication skills
Exceptional relationship management and ability to build trust and alignment across diverse teams, functions, and partners
Demonstrated people management skills and experience developing teams
Deep commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion
Must have unrestricted work authorization in the country where the position is located
Must successfully complete a background check

Benefits

Comp & perks

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 employee communities
Relocation assistance for a hired candidate not living within a commutable distance to the offices
Professional growth and development opportunities
Accommodation support during hiring
Inclusive and accessible hiring experience