Compassion International

Compassion International

Senior Strategic Planning and Development Specialist

Remote - USA, USA · Senior

Sponsorship not specified$106k-$125kDetected 62 days ago
Project ManagementResearchLeadershipPublic Speaking

About the role

  • This role enables leaders to make durable, forward‑looking decisions about revenue growth, diversification, and sustainability by managing the planning and governance processes that guide long‑term investment, sequencing, and tradeoff choices.
  • The Specialist translates executive strategic direction into decision‑ready portfolio views and facilitates executive discussions that clarify strategic options, risks, and implications across multi‑year timeframes.
  • Be a consistent witness for Jesus Christ, maintaining a courteous, Christ‑like attitude in interactions within and outside Compassion, and faithfully uphold Compassion's ministry in prayer.

Responsibilities

  • Report any concerns of abuse, neglect, or exploitation of children through Compassion's internal reporting process and support appropriate responses.
  • Build, maintain, and refresh a rolling three‑year strategy and roadmap that reflects executive‑approved direction across core and growth initiatives, ensuring alignment between long‑term strategy and near‑term priorities.
  • Partner with internal and external stakeholders to ensure follow‑through on sequencing, escalation, and course correction as needed.
  • Maintain a personal relationship with Jesus Christ.
  • Cultivate mechanisms that drive transparency and healthy discussions, operating within an agreed decision‑making and governance framework.

Requirements

  • PMIS systems (Workfront, Smartsheet, etc.) proficiency, including experience with project management information systems for tracking, reporting, and execution.
  • Ability to travel up to 25% of a normal schedule.
  • Bachelor's degree in a related field; MBA preferred.

Nice to have

  • Bachelor's degree in a related field
  • Project Management experience, required.
  • PMI certification is preferred.
  • Strategy & Planning Certification preferred.

Compensation

  • Identify, define, and sequence strategic work, managing a portfolio of initiatives as they enter the annual planning cycle in alignment with executive direction.

Benefits

  • Enjoy generous paid time off, a 10% contribution to a 403(b) retirement fund on top of salary, excellent healthcare coverage, free short‑term professional counseling, and more.

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