Managing Director, Operations (HU)

Humanity United; San Francisco, Washington (CA, District of Columbia); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Humanity United seeks a Managing Director, Operations to lead internal operations across finance, people, facilities, IT, legal and grants management. The role partners with senior leaders to build holistic systems, align with organizational goals, and strengthen culture and operations.

A world-class leader with a track record of balancing creativity with rigor is sought to advance HU’s mission. The role emphasizes developing teams, driving organizational maturity, and supporting HU’s values and

Qualifications

• Leadership and people-management experience desirable.
• Strategic thinking and organizational design skills.
• Commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion and justice (DEIJ).

Responsibilities

• Oversees internal operations including finance, people, facilities, IT, legal and grants management.
• Partners with senior leaders to co-create a vision and run holistic, adaptive systems.
• Champions the organization’s culture, values and DEIJ commitments.

Job description

Humanity United (HU) is a foundation dedicated to cultivating the conditions for enduring freedom and peace. We support and build efforts to transform the systems that contribute to human exploitation and violent conflict. HU is part of The Omidyar Group, a diverse collection of organizations, each guided by its own approach, but united by a common desire to catalyze social impact. To learn more, visit www.humanityunited.org

ABOUT THE POSITION

Humanity United is seeking a Managing Director, Operations at a pivotal moment in the organization’s growth and maturity as a private foundation. The successful candidate will ensure that the organization has the internal leadership, infrastructure, and culture in place to achieve its goals to cultivate the conditions for enduring freedom and peace. A key strategic partner to the Managing Partner, the Managing Director, Operations will be responsible for all internal operational and people functions for Humanity United and its sister organizations, 501(c)(4) (Humanity United Action (HUA)) and 501(c)(3) public charity (Humanity United Charitable Fund (HUCF)).

The Managing Director, Operations will co-create a vision of success for running the organization to inspire staff and create holistic, adaptive systems to support the organization’s mission and values. They will be a partner, coach, and manager to leaders directing the organization’s internal operating systems, including finance, people, facilities, IT, legal, and grants management. At the same time, they will help to guide HU’s organizational values and culture and work with HU staff and senior leaders as a partner in championing the organization’s commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion and justice.

The ideal candidate is a world-class leader with a talent for inspiring, developing, and empowering teams. Furthermore, they have genuine passion for HU’s mission and will bring vision and practical wisdom to all facets of the organization. As a deeply experienced, people-loving problem solver, this leader will possess a high tolerance for ambiguity and a proven track record of balancing creativity with rigor.

Humanity United’s search for a Managing Director, Operations is being assisted by Walker and Associates Consulting - a national strategic management consulting and executive search firm committed to DEIJ.