Managing Director, Special Projects and Partnerships
The Rockefeller Foundation - New York, NY
posted 3 days ago
About the position
The Connected Leaders Platform (CLP) supports the Foundation's five-year climate strategy by driving the Foundation's global convening capacity; designing high-level gatherings; deepening engagement with key leaders, corporations, governments, and non-profit organizations; and galvanizing networks. The Connected Leaders Platform is a defining part of the Foundation's unique model of change. The Special Projects & Partnerships team, part of the CLP, leads RF's work to influence global agendas through high-production value Signature Convenings and partnerships. The Managing Director, Special Projects & Partnerships will report to and partner with the SVP, Connected Leaders to identify, shape, and deliver 20-30 annual Institutional Signature Convenings and lead partnerships with global convening platforms to advance RF's strategic goals.
Responsibilities
- Lead the strategy, planning, and execution of the Foundation's portfolio of Institutional Signature Convenings, ensuring they align with the Foundation's mission, vision, and values.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to assess needs, identify opportunities for impact, and define resourcing requirements to deliver successful convenings.
- Lead the design, content, and execution of key convenings, ensuring that they meet strategic objectives and deliver high-quality experiences.
- Oversee and lead strategic project plans, tracking progress, and driving next steps in coordination with internal and external stakeholders.
- Drive strategic decision-making and align stakeholders across functions to ensure smooth implementation.
- Set clear agendas and identify, prepare, and manage speakers.
- Lead the preparation and review of all convening materials, including agendas, communications, and briefing documents.
- Manage convening communications, including pre-event promotions and post-event follow-ups.
- Lead the preparation of RFPs, selecting and managing consultants and vendors, ensuring quality and alignment with Foundation standards.
- Develop and manage the run of show, ensuring seamless event execution.
- Identify, create, and manage tools and assets for high-production convenings, such as registration systems, participant engagement platforms, and materials for sessions.
- Oversee and manage high-profile convening opportunities, including the Foundation's annual UN General Assembly convenings and events associated with the World Bank's Spring and Fall meetings.
- Develop and implement a monitoring and evaluation framework for Institutional Signature Convenings, tracking impact and key outcomes, and reporting progress to leadership.
- Identify and cultivate relationships with global convening partners, ensuring strong partnerships and collaboration.
- Lead the identification of opportunities for charitable donations to partners.
- Foster a culture of inclusivity, collaboration, and excellence within the team.
Requirements
- Generally expected to have 12+ years of relevant experience in events and program management.
- 5+ years of management/leadership experience preferred.
- Bachelors preferred.
- Experience implementing creative staffing models and familiarity with international work permitting requirements is a plus.
- Ability to manage people and teams to conceive, research, analyze, develop, and implement projects.
- Entrepreneurial and strategic mindset, with demonstrated experience leading work independently from strategy to execution.
- Deep experience in developing and managing relationships with complex, geographically diverse, global organizations.
- Committed to using software and data to produce outputs, track outcomes, and deliver results.
- Ability to travel regularly both domestically and internationally.
- Computer proficiency in MS Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Benefits
- Health insurance programs
- Tuition reimbursement and student loan repayment
- Generous 401K
- Parental leave
- Various forms of paid time off
