Director, Strategic Initiatives
Fidelity Investments · Smithfield, RI · 4 wk ago
Business DevelopmentFull-time
About the role
The Role
Looking for your next opportunity to innovate and drive growth?
Fidelity Philanthropic Services (FPS) is seeking a highly motivated individual that can use their strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills to contribute to strategy, planning, and implementation of new, innovative offerings for FPS.
Responsibilities
- Evaluate customer needs and analyze market trends to identify growth opportunities.
- Inform decisions on which offerings to develop, maintain, or retire, maximizing overall portfolio value and competitiveness in the marketplace.
Requirements
- BA/BS required; MBA or equivalent experience preferred
- 5-8 years of experience in management consulting, product development, or strategic planning
- Strong strategy consulting toolkit including critical thinking skills, structured problem solving, and sophisticated analysis to turn data into actionable insights
- Strategic leadership and strong collaboration skills to influence teams across functional areas to achieve business goals
- Ability to manage and execute complex programs while demonstrating relationship management skills across business functions including product, technology, service, fundraising, marketing, and legal, risk & compliance
- Ability to develop and maintain project plans, manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and deliver business results
- Confidence, professional maturity, and business experience to work independently and collaborate effectively across all levels of the organization
- Ability to communicate effectively and influence cross-functional teams to ensure alignment, mitigate risks, and promote transparency
Skills
- Passion for strategic thinking, product innovation, and philanthropic giving
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Effective communication and influencing abilities
- Project management and relationship management skills
Benefits
Note: Fidelity is not providing immigration sponsorship for this position
Pay
Commensurate with experience
Schedule
N/A
Qualifications
- BA/BS required; MBA or equivalent experience preferred
- 5-8 years of experience in management consulting, product development, or strategic planning
- Strong strategy consulting toolkit including critical thinking skills, structured problem solving, and sophisticated analysis to turn data into actionable insights
- Strategic leadership and strong collaboration skills to influence teams across functional areas to achieve business goals
- Ability to manage and execute complex programs while demonstrating relationship management skills across business functions including product, technology, service, fundraising, marketing, and legal, risk & compliance
- Ability to develop and maintain project plans, manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and deliver business results
- Confidence, professional maturity, and business experience to work independently and collaborate effectively across all levels of the organization
- Ability to communicate effectively and influence cross-functional teams to ensure alignment, mitigate risks, and promote transparency