Vice President, HR Strategic Programs

Boston, MA
Full-time
$125,000-258,000
Posted Nov 13, 2026

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Skills

Project Management

Job description

Fidelity will not provide immigration sponsorship for this position.

Job Description:

The Role

The Vice President, HR Strategic Programs will help shape, lead and drive successful outcomes for global workforce strategy and other HR initiatives and programs. As a member of the Workforce Strategy team, you will use strategic leadership, influence, program management and executive level communication skills to deliver solutions that enable our strategies and goals.

A critical priority for this role will be the activation and implementation of strategic workforce decisions across our Technology portfolio. You will partner with Technology leadership (e.g., BU executives, CIOs), as well as a number of key partners across Fidelity, to manage a portfolio of highly complex projects and programs. This role is responsible for maintaining a clear understanding of Fidelity’s workforce strategy and execution of multiple projects and programs, each of diverse size, scope, complexity, and audiences in a highly matrixed organization. You will partner with a cross-functional team to define and deliver successful outcomes of projects, ensuring program management best practices are maintained.

•You will oversee a portfolio of complex, cross-functional programs and initiatives, including transformation and enterprise change programs in our Technology function

•You will drive accountability and delivery of prioritized outcomes and KPIs in partnership with a matrixed team across the enterprise and business units

•You will establish routines and processes to regularly prioritize key outcomes and measurement, allowing for candid debate and decision-making

•You will establish governance frameworks, and ensure programs are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget

•You will identify risks and dependencies, escalate when needed, and implement mitigation strategies

•You will drive a culture of accountability, agility, and continuous improvement across matrixed teams

•You will manage stakeholder engagement and expectation setting for program deployment

The Expertise and Skills You Bring

•10-12 years of portfolio / program management or related

•Experience leading sophisticated, cross-functional programs with both direct and matrixed management responsibilities

•Experience building and managing outstanding relationships, driving collaboration, and leveraging executive level communication across Fidelity

•Strong ability to lead and influence across organizations without formal authority

•Highly organized, with a consistent track record to prioritize work and the ability to facilitate meetings, track action items and drive completion – you have a bias towards action

•Strong focus on execution and the ability to identify, communicate, and remove impediments to progress

•Consistent track record of collaborating to build consensus across multiple levels of the organization

•Ability to balance multiple efforts independently and comfortable with complexity and ambiguity

•Proven strategic, analytical, and problem-solving skills with the ability to identify and articulate connections across separate, but related concepts

•Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment and adapt to rapid changes in information, process, direction, or immediate workflow

•Knowledge of our Technology function and related capabilities preferred

The Team

This dynamic team is part of the Enterprise HR function within Corporate Services and is responsible for developing and driving forward a strategic, forward-thinking approach to reshape our workforce strategy as we look toward the future. The team partners with a wide range of stakeholders spanning executive leadership and business and technology

Fidelity’s Onsite Working Model

Fidelity is transitioning to a full-time onsite working model through a phased rollout across regions and roles. Currently, some roles and locations require 100% onsite presence, while others require less. Onsite expectations are likely to evolve as the rollout continues. This transition does not apply to fully remote roles.

The base salary range for this position is $125,000-258,000 USD per year. Placement in the range will vary based on job responsibilities and scope, geographic location, candidate’s relevant experience, and other factors.

Base salary is only part of the total compensation package. Depending on the position and eligibility requirements, the offer package may also include bonus or other variable compensation.

We offer a wide range of benefits to meet your evolving needs and help you live your best life at work and at home. These benefits include comprehensive health care coverage and emotional well-being support, market-leading retirement, generous paid time off and parental leave, charitable giving employee match program, and educational assistance including student loan repayment, tuition reimbursement, and learning resources to develop your career. Note, the application window closes when the position is filled or unposted.

Please be advised that Fidelity’s business is governed by the provisions of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, the Investment Company Act of 1940, ERISA, numerous state laws governing securities, investment and retirement-related financial activities and the rules and regulations of numerous self-regulatory organizations, including FINRA, among others. Those laws and regulations may restrict Fidelity from hiring and/or associating with individuals with certain Criminal Histories.

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Program/Project Management