President, U.S. Program
Quick answer
The Gates Foundation is hiring a senior executive, President, U.S. Program, based in Seattle, WA, to lead the foundation’s U.S. education strategy and make education a true engine of upward mobility, with a compensation range of $800,000 to $1,100,000 USD.
- Role
- President, U.S. Program
- Organization
- The Gates Foundation
- Location
- Seattle, WA, United States
- Work setup
- On-site
- Level
- Senior
- Compensation
- $800,000 to $1,100,000 USD
- Category
- Leadership & Executive
The role
The President, U.S. Program at The Gates Foundation leads the foundation’s U.S. education strategy and the division’s long-term effort to make education a true engine of upward mobility. This role involves strategic leadership, people management, and external engagement.
What you'll do
- Drive the U.S. Program strategy
- Lead the U.S. Program’s strategy to make education a true engine of upward mobility
- Ensure the division’s structure, capabilities, decision-making, resources, and partner ecosystem are aligned
- Lead responsible innovation in AI, data, and infrastructure
- Build and mobilize the partner ecosystem
- Lead and evolve the U.S. Program division
What it takes
- Deep and demonstrated executive judgment
- Extensive experience leading large, complex, multi-disciplinary teams and portfolios
- Strong understanding of U.S. education and economic mobility systems
- Demonstrated ability to translate long-term ambition into coherent strategy and organizational performance
- Experience leading system-level changes across public, private, nonprofit, philanthropic, research, policy, technology, or community contexts
- Proven ability to build and sustain high-trust relationships with senior external stakeholders
What you'll bring
How we treat you
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with no premiums, generous paid time off, paid family leave, foundation-paid retirement contribution, regional holidays, and opportunities to engage in several employee communities
Frequently asked questions
Where is the job located?
The job is located in Seattle, WA, United States.
What is the compensation range?
The compensation range is $800,000 to $1,100,000 USD.
What are the key qualifications required?
Key qualifications include deep executive judgment, extensive experience leading large, complex, multi-disciplinary teams, and a strong understanding of U.S. education and economic mobility systems.
How do I apply?
Applications must be submitted directly to Spencer Stuart at [email protected] by October 19th, 2026.
How to apply
Apply directly on The Gates Foundation's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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