Deputy Director, Strategy, Planning & Management, Digital Public Infrastructure

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.

The Team

The Global Growth & Opportunity (GGO) division works to catalyze sustainable and transformative socio-economic change. The GGO division focuses on Agricultural Development; Inclusive Financial Systems; Global Education; Nutrition; Water, Sanitation & Hygiene and the newly forming Digital Public Infrastructure strategy. Digital public infrastructure (DPI) is defined as foundational, re-usable digital building blocks—such as digital payments, ID, and data sharing—designed for the public benefit.

Your Role

The Deputy Director, Strategy, Planning & Management, Digital Public Infrastructure (DDSPM) supports the new Digital Public Infrastructure team. As a DDSPM you will be responsible for leading the strategic, financial, and operational aspects of the team; serving as an advisor to the director and other leadership team members and providing the link between the team's strategy and business operations.

This full-time role is located in Seattle, WA where our employees work a flexible, hybrid schedule, in the office 50% of the time. Relocation benefits are available for the offered finalist if they do not reside in the Greater Seattle, WA area. Applications accepted until 12 PM/Noon, Pacific Time, Friday, March 20, 2026.

What You'll Do

Strategy Development & Refinement:
- Work closely with the team to define and articulate strategy and investment priorities
- Support tracking performance against results framework, identifying risks
- Lead content development for co-chair and CEO strategy meetings
- Lead annual strategy review process

Strategy Execution & Operations:
- Partner with program managers and broader business teams on annual planning processes
- Manage the investment idea generation process
- Advise development of major grants and other major cross-cutting programmatic work
- Navigate a wide range of operational issues

Team Development & People Management:
- Lead business team of Strategy, Planning, and Management staff
- Partner with HR and leadership teams to recruit, develop, and train staff
- Promote culture, values, and team effectiveness

Ability to travel up to 30% domestically and internationally.

Your Experience

- Minimum of 10+ years' experience in international business strategy, business development and/or general management
- Likely experience in top tier management/strategy consulting firms, or as a general manager or in-house strategy professional within a large, international organization
- Deep knowledge of strategy development and implementation and the design of performance management systems
- Proven strength in systems thinking, structured problem solving, and strategic business planning
- Experienced people manager and coach
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- A broad understanding of and/or interest in international development issues preferred
- Experience in digital for development domains preferred

Salary Range: $262,200 to $406,400 USD (Seattle, WA)

Must have unrestricted work authorization in the country where this position is located. The Foundation does not provide immigration-related sponsorship for this role.