Senior Director, Chief of Staff - People & Culture (M2)

Save the Children

For over 100 years, Save the Children has been fighting for the rights of children. The right to a healthy start in life. To have access to education. To be in a safe environment, protected from harm. We work in some of the world’s hardest-to-reach places – over 100 countries, including the U.S. No matter what your role is, when you join Save the Children, you’re creating positive, irreversible change for children, and the future we all share.

The Role

As the Chief of Staff (CoS) to the Chief People Officer (CPO), you’ll be integral to our work in helping vulnerable children achieve a brighter future.  This is a strategic leadership role, integral to advancing the mission and priorities of the People & Culture team. As a trusted advisor and operational partner, the CoS drives key initiatives, oversees strategic planning, manages budgets and cross-functional projects, and ensures seamless communication across stakeholders, including the executive board.

The ideal candidate is a forward-thinking strategist with exceptional analytical capabilities, project management expertise, and a detail-oriented mindset. This role requires a dynamic leader adept at navigating complex challenges, streamlining operations, and ensuring the efficient allocation of resources to achieve organizational goals.

Location

Hybrid – Washington DC, Fairfield, CT or Lexington, KY office locations

What You’ll Be Doing (Essential Duties)*
*not inclusive of all role responsibilities. May be subject to change

Project Management (20%)

• Establish, enhance and maintain a project framework that includes trackability and metrics reporting for key initiatives across the P&C Function.
• Lead and oversee key P&C projects and initiatives, ensuring they are completed on time, within scope, and aligned with organizational objectives.
• Develop project plans, assign responsibilities, and monitor progress to keep projects on track.
• Identify and resolve project roadblocks, facilitating communication within and between departments to ensure smooth project progression.

Strategic Planning & Execution (20%)

• Work closely with the CPO to set and track strategic priorities and long-term goals for the People & Culture function engaging closely with leadership team.
• Develop and manage the annual strategic roadmap, aligning with company-wide goals.
• Collaborate with P&C leaders to prioritize key initiatives and ensure their execution aligns with the broader company strategy.
• Organize and prioritize critical issues and required information for the CPO to facilitate efficient & timely decision making.
• Drive prioritization and delegation tasks – enable the CPO to scale back time spent on detailed, day-to-day operational decisions and increase time spent on strategic planning and external commitments.

Internal & External Communications (15%)

• Support P&C with social media and other communications in partnership with MCF on workplace related post and branding efforts.
• Serve as the point of contact for high-priority internal communications from the People team, ensuring clarity and consistency.
• Prepare and manage executive presentations, reports, and updates for board meetings and other key stakeholders.
• Represent the CPO in meetings, relaying information and managing follow-ups as needed.

Budget & Resource Management (15%)

• Partner with Finance and P&C Team Leaders to create, monitor, and manage the People team budget.
• Oversee budget allocations, track spending, and ensure adherence to financial guidelines.
• Identify opportunities to optimize resources, control costs, and maximize the impact of People team investments.
• Advise across division.

Data Analysis & Reporting (10%)

• Partner with HR analytics to gather, analyze, and interpret key data to inform strategic decisions.
• Present data-driven insights and recommendations to the CPO, helping to shape People strategies.

Board & Executive Preparation (10%)

• Prepare board materials, presentations, and briefing documents for the CPO and other executives.
• Conduct research and compile information to support board discussions and decision-making processes.
• Coordinate with other departments to gather relevant data and insights, ensuring accurate and comprehensive board deliverables.

Leadership and Team Management (10%)

• Lead a team, providing mentorship, guidance, and performance