Senior Officer, Strategy & Implementation Management

Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation • Seattle, WA

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About The Position

As a key member of the Pneumonia & Pandemic Preparedness (PPP) team, the Senior Officer, Strategy & Implementation Management supports strategic planning and operational management of team. The role will also provide portfolio management support for specific initiative areas and manage a limited grant portfolio (e.g., maternal vaccine introduction, safety surveillance, disease surveillance). You will partner closely with the PPP leadership team, the Deputy Director, Strategy, Planning and Management (DDSPM), and other team members to support the development and execution of the team’s strategic vision and priorities. In this role, you will contribute to strategy development and implementation while ensuring strong alignment and communication across the team, foundation colleagues, and external partners, working closely with the Program Manager responsible for coordinating the team’s rhythm of the business. This role reports to the Deputy Director, Strategy, Planning and Management (DDSPM), is a member of PPP’s Strategy & Implementation Management team, and has a secondary reporting line to the Deputy Director overseeing the relevant strategic portfolio areas.

Requirements

• Master’s degree with at least 5 years of relevant professional experience; degree in public health, business or a related field preferred
• Experience in two or more of the following areas preferred: project management, epidemiology, disease surveillance, vaccine introduction, safety surveillance, maternal health, or related fields.
• Demonstrated experience managing complex strategy development, execution planning, and business process improvement initiatives.
• Strong portfolio and project management skills, including experience designing and implementing strategic frameworks, aligning goals and tactics, and tracking progress against programmatic and operational objectives.
• Experience conducting financial analysis and supporting budget development, investment management, and operational planning.
• Proven ability to build and manage strong partnerships with internal and external stakeholders and work collaboratively across teams and organizations.
• Demonstrated ability to develop analytical approaches that clarify decision making, portfolio trade-offs, and resource allocation.
• Excellent analytical, writing, and communication skills, including the ability to synthesize complex information for diverse audiences.
• Experience working independently and collaboratively in multidisciplinary and multicultural teams; experience working with partners from or in low- and middle-income countries strongly preferred.
• Strong facilitation and problem-solving skills, with the ability to structure complex issues and guide discussions toward decision-making and alignment.
• Demonstrated passion for Foundation’s mission and values
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally up to approximately 15%.
• Must have unrestricted work authorization in the country where this position is located. The Foundation does not provide immigration-related sponsorship for this role. This includes direct company sponsorship and any work authorization requiring a written submission or other immigration support from the company (eg: H-1B, O-1, L-1, E, OPT, STEM-OPT, CPT, TN, J-1, etc.).

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with global health, international development, public health research, and/or management consulting environments preferred.

Responsibilities

• Strategy development and execution: Support leadership in defining strategy and translating priorities into execution plans with clear outcomes and milestones; manage strategy review and annual planning processes; develop strategic analyses and deliverables; lead or support cross-cutting projects and efforts related to strategy implementation, partner engagement, and change management.
• Portfolio management: Monitor progress against strategic goals and milestones to inform portfolio reviews; provide analytic and research support to guide investment decisions; support measurement, learning, and evaluation activities; contribute to implementation of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) and gender integration priorities; facilitate cross-team collaboration and shared learning; support leadership and team meetings, including agendas, materials, facilitation, documentation of decisions and follow-ups; coordinate meetings for program leadership, partner convenings, and retreats.
• Stakeholder engagement: Cultivate and manage relationships with grantees, partners, and collaborators; monitor the field for emerging opportunities and recommend potential investments; coordinate engagement with internal and external stakeholders to advance shared priorities and strengthen collaboration.
• Communications and reporting: Develop strategy and portfolio communications materials; support preparation of briefings and presentations for leadership meetings, annual planning, and external engagements; maintain clear communication with stakeholders; contribute to knowledge sharing and continuous improvement across the team.
• Investment Management: Develop and manage a portfolio of grants or contracts; review concept notes and grant proposals and provide written analyses and funding recommendations; draft and edit proposal summaries, investment memos, and progress reports; work with grantees to refine project approaches, monitor milestones, and ensure investments achieve intended outcomes; engage with partners and conduct site visits as needed.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

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