Director, Strategic Initiatives

Fidelity • Boston, MA

1d • $110,000 - $222,000

About The Position

Fidelity Philanthropic Services (FPS) is seeking a highly motivated individual to contribute analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills to strategy, planning, and implementation of innovative offerings. The position plays a key role in developing business portfolio strategy across FPS products and services for current and future customer segments. Reporting to the Head of Product Portfolio Strategy, the Director delivers on FPS’ long-term strategic vision by evaluating customer needs, analyzing market trends, and identifying growth opportunities. The role informs decisions about which offerings to develop, maintain, or retire to maximize portfolio value and competitiveness.

Fidelity Charitable is a public charity that sponsors a national donor-advised fund program. Fidelity Investments, through Fidelity Philanthropic Services, provides the charity’s employees and supports functions including program development, marketing, service delivery, change management, relationship management, finance, technology, risk and compliance, and fundraising. Fidelity is transitioning to a full-time onsite working model through a phased regional and role-based rollout; current onsite expectations vary and may evolve. The transition does not apply to fully remote roles.

The base salary range is $110,000–$222,000 per year. Placement depends on job responsibilities and scope, geographic location, relevant experience, and other factors. Depending on the position and eligibility, compensation may also include a bonus or other variable compensation. The application window closes when the position is filled or unposted. Fidelity does not provide immigration sponsorship for this position.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree required.
• 5–8 years of experience in management consulting, product development, or strategic planning.
• Strong strategy consulting toolkit, including critical thinking, structured problem solving, and sophisticated analysis that turns data into actionable insights.
• Strategic leadership and strong collaboration skills to influence teams across functional areas.
• Ability to manage and execute complex programs and manage relationships across product, technology, service, fundraising, marketing, and legal, risk, and compliance functions.
• Ability to develop and maintain project plans, manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and deliver business results.
• Confidence, professional maturity, and business experience to work independently and collaborate effectively across organizational levels.
• Ability to communicate effectively and influence cross-functional teams.

Nice To Haves

• MBA or equivalent experience.
• Passion for strategic thinking, product innovation, and philanthropic giving.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to strategy, planning, and implementation of new and innovative FPS offerings.
• Help develop business portfolio strategy across FPS products and services for current and future customer segments.
• Deliver on FPS’ long-term strategic vision by evaluating customer needs, analyzing market trends, and identifying growth opportunities.
• Inform decisions about which offerings to develop, maintain, or retire to maximize portfolio value and marketplace competitiveness.
• Manage and execute complex programs, coordinating across business functions.
• Develop and maintain project plans, manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and deliver business results.
• Communicate with and influence cross-functional teams to achieve alignment, mitigate risks, and promote transparency.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health care coverage
• Emotional well-being support
• Retirement benefits
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Charitable giving employee match program
• Educational assistance, including student loan repayment and tuition reimbursement
• Learning resources for career development
• Bonus or other variable compensation may be included depending on position and eligibility

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director