Head, Office of the CPCO
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Senior advisory and executive coordination role supporting the Chief People and Culture Officer at Mastercard Foundation. The position drives strategic priorities, manages CPCO office operations, coordinates cross-functional initiatives, and handles sensitive matters with discretion. Requires 10+ years of progressive experience supporting senior executives in complex, matrixed organizations, with PMI certification and professional body membership.
- Senior advisory role supporting the Chief People and Culture Officer
- Drive strategic priorities and cross-functional coordination across the Foundation
- 10+ years progressive experience in complex, matrixed organizations required
- PMI certification and professional body membership required
- Bachelor's degree required with advanced Microsoft Office skills
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- Negotiable
- Vacancies
- 1
- 15 Sep 2026
- Job Type
- Full-time
- International
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- Job Description
- The Opportunity
- This role combines advisory support with high-level executive coordination to ensure the seamless functioning of the Office of the CPCO.
- The incumbent will play a pivotal role in managing the CPCO’s office operations, driving strategic priorities, and enabling effective internal and external engagement.
- As both a trusted advisor and executive partner, this individual ensures organizational alignment, timely execution of high-impact initiatives, and thoughtful management of the CPCO’s time and influence.
- They will also provide proactive administrative and communications support, enhancing the CPCO’s capacity to lead the People and Culture function.
- Ways You Can Contribute
- Partner with the CPCO to track and drive progress on strategic initiatives and leadership priorities.
- Partner with the Chief P&C Officer (CPCO) to track and drive progress on strategic priorities, leadership commitments, and key P&C initiatives.
- Conduct research, synthesize information, and provide insights and recommendations to support the CPCO’s decision-making.
- Prepare high-quality briefing materials, talking points, presentations, and recommendations for internal and external engagements.
- Provide proactive insights and timely updates on emerging priorities, risks, and matters requiring the CPCO’s attention or intervention.
- Support the translation of P&C strategic priorities into coordinated plans and priorities across the function.
- Drive alignment and coordination across the P&C Leadership Team, ensuring connectivity across priorities, dependencies, and deliverables.
- Coordinate cross-functional efforts on priorities requiring collaboration between P&C and other functions or delivery platforms across the Foundation.
- Monitor progress against P&C strategic and operational priorities, identify risks and dependencies, and drive appropriate follow-through and accountability.
- Coordinate materials, briefings, and preparation for Executive Committee, Board, P&C Leadership Team, and other executive-level meetings and engagements.
- Support the development and dissemination of communications, updates, and key messages from the CPCO’s Office.
- Oversee the effective functioning of the CPCO’s Office, ensuring priorities, meetings, engagements, and follow-up actions are effectively coordinated.
- Serve as a key liaison between the CPCO and senior internal and external stakeholders, facilitating timely communication, alignment, and follow-through.
- Manage sensitive and confidential matters on behalf of the CPCO with sound judgment, discretion, and professionalism.
- Lead the planning and delivery of special initiatives and cross-functional projects sponsored by the CPCO.
- Support the CPCO in identifying opportunities to strengthen P&C effectiveness, integration, ways of working, and delivery against organizational priorities.
- Who You Are
- Bachelor’s degree required PMI certified Member of a relevant professional body. 10+ years of progressive
Experience
- supporting senior executives, ideally in a complex, matrixed organization.
- handling sensitive and confidential matters and engaging effectively with senior leadership, Board-level stakeholders, and external partners.
- Proven ability to navigate matrixed environments and align cross-functional teams to strategic goals.
- driving strategic planning, execution tracking, and follow-through across a large or complex function.
- Ability to contribute to the development of functional strategy, translate strategic direction into priorities and plans, and support effective execution and monitoring.
- Advanced use of tools such as Microsoft Office, Asana, SharePoint, and other coordination platforms.
- Strong ability to lead complex, cross-functional initiatives, manage interdependencies, and establish mechanisms for tracking delivery, risks, and accountability.
- Ability to navigate complex stakeholder environments, facilitate alignment, and coordinate effectively across functions and leadership teams.
- Demonstrates sound judgment, emotional intelligence, and discretion.
- Exceptional communication and relationship management skills.
- Values kindness, respect, and inclusive collaboration.
- Comfortable managing competing priorities with calm, efficiency, and flexibility.
- Operates with integrity, attention to detail, and service-oriented mindset.
- The Mastercard Foundation values the unique skills and experiences each individual brings to the organization and we are committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible environment for everyone.
- Completion of satisfactory business references and background checks are essential conditions of employment.
- For more information and to sign up for the Foundation’s newsletter, please visit http://www.mastercardfdn.org/ Follow the Foundation on Twitter at @MastercardFdn The Mastercard Foundation is a registered Canadian charity and one of the largest foundations in the world.
- It works with visionary organizations to advance
Education
and financial inclusion to enable young people in Africa and Indigenous youth in Canada to access dignified and fulfilling work.
Established in 2006 through the generosity of Mastercard when it became a public company, the Foundation is an independent organization separate from the company, with offices in Toronto, Kigali, Accra, Nairobi, Kampala, Lagos, Dakar, and Addis Ababa.
Its policies, operations, and program decisions are determined by the Foundation’s Board of Directors and leadership.
Learn More The Foundation operates within the Indigenous communities in Canada to deliver on our EleV strategy and bold goal of enabling 100,000 Indigenous youth to complete their education, access economic opportunities and drive meaningful change in their communities by 2030.
Across Africa, the Foundation’s Young Africa Works strategy aims to spur systemic change to enable young people the opportunity to find meaningful work that is dignified and fulfilling.
The Young Africa Works strategy sets out an ambitious goal for the next decade: by 2030, our work will enable 30 million young people in Africa, especially young women, to secure employment they see as dignified and fulfilling.
These programs are in partnership with the relevant government entities, communities, institutions, and individuals – ensuring that the Foundation delivers on its mission of collaboration and co-creation with those whose voices need to be heard the most, and can be change agents for themselves, their families, and communities.
Mastercard Foundation seeks a world where everyone has the opportunity to learn and prosper.
We are ambitious and driven.
Our values transcend and rise above everything else as our guide.
We encourage you to bring your bold ideas, curiosity, and expertise to your work.
We laugh at ourselves and with each other.
We are a team.
Our journey together makes our impact even more meaningful.
Learn More
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