Strategy Alignment Director for Equity & Change

RWJF; Princeton (NJ); On-site; USD 222,000 - 244,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Transition stipend

Job summary

Robert Wood Johnson Foundation in Princeton, NJ, seeks a Senior Director, Strategy Alignment, to advance program alignment and risk management across decentralized units. You will model robust governance, develop detailed roadmaps, and embed racial equity into management architectures.

Expect collaboration with leadership to maintain strategic momentum and cross-functional accountability. The role requires translating strategy into actionable plans, producing executive materials for the Board,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field; advanced degree preferred.
• 7–10+ years of progressive professional experience; nonprofit/philanthropy experience valued.

Responsibilities

• Lead alignment of Program unit strategy with RWJF’s direction.
• Oversee cross-functional execution and governance frameworks for high-priority initiatives.
• Translate direction into detailed workflows and multi-year roadmaps.
• Provide executive materials for leadership and Board decision-making.
• Drive organizational change management and accountability across units.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Change management

Equity lens application

Executive stakeholder management

Data-driven decision making

Boardroom presentation

Communication

Diplomacy

Analytical synthesis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in relevant field

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

Data dashboards

OKRs/KPIs tracking

Job description

Robert Wood Johnson Foundation in Princeton, NJ, seeks a Senior Director, Strategy Alignment, to advance program alignment and risk management across decentralized units. You will model robust governance, develop detailed roadmaps, and embed racial equity into management architectures.

Expect collaboration with leadership to maintain strategic momentum and cross-functional accountability. The role requires translating strategy into actionable plans, producing executive materials for the Board,