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🕒 May 14

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XPRIZE

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51 - 200 employees

Founded 1995

🤝 Non-profit

🔬 Science

🌍 Social Impact

💰 $1.8M Grant on 2018-10

Non-profit • Science • Social Impact

XPRIZE is a non-profit organization committed to inspiring and empowering humanity to achieve breakthroughs that accelerate an abundant and equitable future for all. Founded to address major global challenges, XPRIZE organizes competitions across focus areas such as biodiversity, climate, energy, deep tech, food, water, waste, health, learning, society, space, and exploration. These competitions set clear and measurable goals to stimulate innovation worldwide, leveraging a network of experts and a rigorous prize model to validate and celebrate the resulting solutions. XPRIZE competitions have engaged thousands of global teams, encouraging creativity from a diverse range of participants, including scientists and innovators from various fields.

📋 Description

• Own the design, integration, and continuous improvement of XPRIZE’s operating model across IT, HR, Finance, and Legal • Ensure systems, policies, and processes scale effectively as XPRIZE grows in size, complexity, and global reach • Establish clear decision rights, accountability, and performance expectations across operational functions • Ensure clear and efficient cross functional alignment across the organization • Translate strategy into executable operating plans, metrics, and rhythms • Provide executive oversight of financial strategy, planning, and performance • Partner with Finance leadership on budgeting, forecasting, cash‑flow management, and long‑range financial modeling • Ensure strong internal controls, audit readiness, and compliance with nonprofit and regulatory requirements • Oversee the People & Culture function to ensure XPRIZE attracts, develops, and retains world‑class talent • Ensure compliance with employment laws and best practices across jurisdictions • Oversee legal and business affairs, including contracts, leases, intellectual property considerations, and regulatory compliance • Oversee enterprise IT strategy, infrastructure, cybersecurity, and data governance • Partner with the CEO and executive team to shape and operationalize XPRIZE’s strategic priorities • Lead, coach, and develop senior operational leaders

🎯 Requirements

• 15+ years of progressive senior leadership experience, including enterprise operations oversight • Demonstrated experience scaling organizations (nonprofit, for‑profit, or hybrid environments) • Direct experience overseeing Finance, HR, IT, and Legal/Business Affairs functions • Strong financial acumen; experience with budgeting, forecasting, and organizational metrics • Prior experience working with Boards and Board committees • MBA or equivalent advanced degree preferred; CPA or similar credential a plus

🏖️ Benefits

• extensive benefits package • generous paid time off including vacation, sick, and holidays