Manager, Strategic Initiatives

Fidelity • Durham, NC

20h

About The Position

Fidelity Philanthropic Services (FPS) is seeking a motivated professional to contribute analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills to the strategy, planning, and implementation of new offerings. The role contributes to business portfolio strategy across FPS products and services and supports the long-term strategic vision by evaluating customer needs, analyzing market trends, and identifying growth opportunities. The Manager helps inform decisions about which offerings to develop, maintain, or retire, with the goal of maximizing portfolio value and marketplace competitiveness.

The role is part of Fidelity Charitable, a public charity that sponsors a national donor-advised fund program. Fidelity Investments, through Fidelity Philanthropic Services, provides employees and operational support for the charity’s functions. The position reports to the Head of Product Portfolio Strategy. Fidelity will not provide immigration sponsorship for this position.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree.
• 3–5 years of total work experience.
• Strong research and analytical skills, including the ability to synthesize data and primary and secondary research into practical, concrete recommendations.
• Strategy consulting toolkit, including critical thinking, structured problem-solving, and actionable synthesis.
• Strong collaboration skills and ability to work as a team player.
• Tenacious attitude and intellectual curiosity.
• Strong attention to detail and comfort with ambiguity.
• Confidence, commitment to continuous self-improvement, and ability to balance multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Effective communication and ability to influence cross-functional teams through analysis and presentations.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience in management consulting or strategy development is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to strategy, planning, and implementation of new offerings for Fidelity Philanthropic Services.
• Contribute to development of business portfolio strategy across FPS products and services.
• Evaluate customer needs, analyze market trends, and identify growth opportunities.
• Help inform decisions about which offerings to develop, maintain, or retire.
• Synthesize data and primary and secondary research into practical recommendations and insights.
• Communicate analysis and presentations to influence cross-functional teams.
• Balance multiple priorities and meet deadlines.

What This Job Offers

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