Senior Strategy & Portfolio Leader

Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 209,000 - 324,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Paid time off

Relocation assistance

Job summary

The Gates Foundation in Seattle invites applications for multiple Senior Strategy Officer roles across the U.S. Program. You will partner with senior leaders to translate strategy into actionable plans, manage portfolios, and guide cross-team coordination to deliver impact.

Advancement of data, AI and equitable investing, along with rigorous planning and governance, are central to this work. Candidates should have advanced degrees and strong experience in strategy, planning, and leadership.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• Significant experience in strategy development, strategy execution, portfolio management, or related roles.
• Strong ability to translate strategic priorities into actionable plans and decision-making.

Responsibilities

• Partner with senior leaders to translate strategic priorities into actionable plans, portfolio approaches, operating rhythms, and measurable outputs.
• Lead or support complex strategy projects from problem definition through recommendation and execution planning.
• Coordinate across program and functional teams to manage interdependencies and drive follow-through on shared priorities.

Job description

The Gates Foundation in Seattle invites applications for multiple Senior Strategy Officer roles across the U.S. Program. You will partner with senior leaders to translate strategy into actionable plans, manage portfolios, and guide cross-team coordination to deliver impact.

Advancement of data, AI and equitable investing, along with rigorous planning and governance, are central to this work. Candidates should have advanced degrees and strong experience in strategy, planning, and leadership.