Summary

The Wadhwani Foundation seeks a senior, strategic, and entrepreneurial program executive to serve as its inaugural Vice President – Global Programs & Grants Management (Vice President). They will lead the Wadhwani Operating Foundation (WOF) and serve as grants management lead for the Wadhwani Charitable Foundation (WCF), driving program and grantmaking strategy across a global philanthropic enterprise.

Founded by Dr. Romesh Wadhwani, the Foundation accelerates economic development in emerging economies by creating large-scale, family-sustaining employment through initiatives in entrepreneurship, workforce skilling, artificial intelligence, innovation, and social good across Asia, Africa, and Latin America.

The Vice President will join the Foundation at an important time of growth and evolution. The successful candidate will establish a sophisticated, globally coherent program, learning and evaluation, and grants management framework that enables the Foundation to pursue its ambitious mission while closely monitoring outcomes and making disciplined recommendations on grant allocations. Working closely with the Chairman, CEO, Governing Board, Finance and Legal leadership, and recipient-entity leaders, the Vice President will maintain clear documentation, approval authorities, and decision rights between WOF’s program-stewardship activities and WCF’s grant-making responsibilities. Recipient operating entities remain accountable for delivery, and WCF retains its formal grant approval and governance processes.

The ideal candidate will be a seasoned and entrepreneurial program executive with substantial technology sector experience; ideally complemented by exposure to/experience in AI. The successful candidate will bring exceptional judgement, executive presence, and a solutions and outcome-focused approach, along with a genuine commitment to the Foundation’s mission and global impact.

This is a remote position based in the United States, with a strong preference for candidates based in the San Francisco Bay area. The role requires regular travel in the United States and internationally. The salary range for this position is $300,000 – $350,000, includes a 25% bonus component, and comes with a generous benefits package.

To Apply

More information about Wadhwani Foundation may be found here: www.wadhwanifoundation.org.

This search is being led by Ellen LaPointe and Sharon Gerstman of NPAG. Due to the pace of this search, candidates are strongly encouraged to apply as soon as possible. Candidates may submit their cover letter, outlining their interest and qualifications, along with their resume via NPAG’s candidate portal.

Should you have questions, candidate nominations, or if you need assistance or accommodations in the application process, please contact Sharon Gerstman at sharon@npag.com.

The Wadhwani Foundation is an equal opportunity employer.

Candidates of all backgrounds are encouraged to apply.