Senior Manager, Strategy

International Rescue Committee•New York, NY

14d•$106,000 - $120,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Strategy & Delivery Unit is a high-profile team that partners with the IRC’s Executive Board and senior leaders to translate IRC’s mission into actionable priorities. We lead strategic planning, advise on organizational transformation, and ensure effective delivery of critical initiatives. Our work spans global operations and influences decisions at the highest levels of the organization. As Senior Strategy Manager, you will play an important role in delivering IRC’s most critical strategic priorities. You will lead complex, cross-functional projects, support senior leaders in decision-making, and manage others in the SDU as needed to deliver high-quality, evidence-based solutions that drive organizational performance and impact. This position requires strong problem-solving skills, excellent interpersonal skills, a high level of personal initiative, and the ability to work well in a highly multicultural, dynamic environment. The role sits within the Strategy & Delivery Unit. The formal reporting line is to the Head of Strategy & Delivery, but day-to-day reporting will depend on the assigned project.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree or equivalent
Approximately 5–7 years of relevant experience, including at least 2 years in a strategy, consulting, or project management role, with a track record of high performance and increasing responsibility
Experience in executing strategic change and organizational change management
Experience in managing large-scale, cross-functional projects in a fast-paced environment
Strong organizational and time-management skills; proven ability to deliver on time and make progress against multiple simultaneous demands
Strong analytical skills and natural ability to structure and creatively solve complex problems
Experience working effectively with stakeholders at all levels, including senior leadership
Excellent verbal and written communication skills as well as an overall ability to be clear and concise in all communications
Strong ability to influence and build credibility with senior stakeholders; confident communicating findings and recommendations to executive audiences
Strong meeting facilitation and presentation skills
Highly collaborative and able to work independently, in a dynamic, cross-functional global team structure
Experience managing project teams and coaching more junior team members
Ability to respond enthusiastically and positively to ambiguity, be resilient to shifting priorities and setbacks, and be comfortable with imperfect analysis and solutions
Highly proficient in Microsoft Office suite

Nice To Haves

Experience in a strategy role at either a strategy consulting firm, or in the strategy development function of a global organization
An MBA or a Master’s degree in international development, human rights or another field related to the IRC’s work
Experience in a humanitarian or development organization, or similar
Knowledge of French, Arabic or Spanish

Responsibilities

Manage and oversee large, complex projects, taking ownership for timely, high-quality delivery; scope the work, drive to solutions, and surface and quickly resolve roadblocks as they arise
Generate actionable insights and evidence-based user-centric solutions, informed by best practices, analysis and extensive consultation with IRC staff
Apply structure to ambiguous, complex problems and facilitate structured problem-solving sessions with Strategy Unit members and IRC stakeholders
Validate findings and recommendations with senior stakeholders, facilitating decision making and consensus building meetings on challenging topics
Collaborate closely with stakeholders across the organization and advise senior decision-makers as needed
Lead project teams, comprised of Strategy Unit members and often IRC subject matter experts; assign responsibilities, review work for quality, and sharpen the thinking
Promote a positive, collaborative, efficient team working environment where team members enjoy working with each other, feel able to do impactful work and grow professionally over time, including through regular developmental feedback

Benefits

10 paid sick leave
10 U.S. holidays
20-25 generous paid time off based on role and tenure
medical insurance starting at $163/month
dental starting at $6.50/month
vision starting at $5/month
flexible spending accounts (healthcare, dependent care, and commuter)
a 403(b) retirement savings plan with employer match (immediate vesting)
non-elective employer contribution based on age and years of service (3-year vesting)
disability and life insurance
an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) offering confidential counseling and support services for employees and their families