Executive Officer – Transformation and Strategy

Heifer International

. Steward the integrity and evolution of Heifer’s transformation architecture and overall transformation portfolio .

Posted 10/15/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSeniorLeadWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in transformation architecture, organizational development, and strategic leadership within complex, multicultural environments. Proven ability to cultivate distributed transformation capabilities and facilitate collective decision-making across diverse stakeholders.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Master's Degree in MBA or Related Field15+ Years of Strategic Leadership ExperienceExperience in Major Transformation Across Distributed OrganizationsStrong Grasp of Systems Thinking and Adaptive StrategyExceptional Communication and Relationship-Building Skills

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Hard Skills

Transformation ArchitectureOrganizational DevelopmentStrategy Development and ExecutionSystems ThinkingOrganizational Change Management

Soft Skills

Facilitation SkillsRelationship-BuildingLeadershipCollaboration

Industry Keywords

International DevelopmentPhilanthropyRegenerative SystemsDistributed LeadershipGovernance

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Node.js

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Steward the integrity and evolution of Heifer’s transformation architecture and overall transformation portfolio
Maintain a whole-system view across the Program Model, Operating Model, Business Model, culture, governance, organizational capabilities, and transformation streams emerging as an RNO
Enable translation of Heifer’s emerging Regenerative Network Organization operating logic into organizational practice
Ensure coherence across organizational designs, structures, policies, processes, decision roles, governance, and fiduciary responsibilities
Enable transformation governance, shared stewardship, and collective decision-making with the Transformation Stewardship Committee, TSC, and Node Leads
Cultivate distributed transformation capability across countries, networks, ecosystems, functions, and capability communities
Ensure countries receive resources, connections, support, and continuous feedback
Steward human and cultural transformation alongside structural and operating-model changes
Integrate learning, sensing, and adaptation into transformation stewardship
Build Heifer’s long-term ecosystem of transformation, organizational development, culture, human systems, governance, and learning capabilities
Work closely with the CEO, Transformation Stewardship Committee, Board of Directors, distributed transformation capabilities, and Communications Team
Provide leadership to the Sr. Director, Integration and Adaptation and the Communications Team (Node)

Requirements

What you’ll need

Master's degree in MBA, strategy, public policy, organizational development, or related field
At least fifteen (15) years of experience in strategic leadership roles, including transformation and organizational change, strategy, and operating-model evolution
At least eight (8) years of people management and working with senior executives and governing bodies in complex organizational environments
Experience leading or stewarding major transformation across distributed, international, networked, or federated organizations
Experience working in global, multicultural contexts—preferably in international development, philanthropy, networks, or federated systems
Background/knowledge in enterprise-level communications
Proven record of accomplishment in collaborating with senior leadership and stakeholders to build strategic alignment and leading major organizational transformation
Strong grasp of systems thinking, adaptive strategy, organization design, strategy development and execution, and shared and distributed leadership models
Exceptional communication, facilitation, and relationship-building skills
Commitment to locally led development, equity, and regenerative systems
Ability and willingness to travel internationally, potentially up to 30%
Proficiency in other languages is a plus

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive, locally relevant benefits tailored to each country's context
Total Rewards package supporting diverse employee needs and promoting long-term engagement
Inclusive recruitment practices and reasonable adjustments for the application process
Flexible base location
Significant international travel opportunities