Strategy Director

Lead high-priority strategic initiatives from problem definition through recommendation, decision-making, and execution. Own competitive intelligence and market analysis, tracking industry trends, competitor activity, customer needs, and emerging growth opportunities. Synthesize complex business, market, and technology developments into actionable executive-level insights, business cases, and operating recommendations. Support build, partner, or buy decisions by developing market assessments, financial analyses, strategic rationale, and execution plans for organic and inorganic growth opportunities. Requirements 4 years at a top-tier strategy firm (Bain, BCG, McKinsey, or comparable) followed by 3+ years in an operating role at a technology company, e.g., strategy, operations, or a general management seat where you owned outcomes, not decks and meeting cadences. Exposure to M&A processes (buy-side diligence, integration planning) and strategic finance is a plus. Proven expertise in structuring and executing complex, cross-functional strategic projects; exceptional analytical skills, including financial modeling and data-driven decision-making; strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to influence senior executives; deep understanding of the cloud, infrastructure, or developer-focused technology space is highly preferred. Proven experience in a high-output strategy, corporate development, or business operations role within the technology or cloud infrastructure sector. Experience partnering directly with Product, Finance, Cloud Capacity, and GTM leaders to translate strategy into operating plans. Strong analytical skills with the ability to synthesize complex industry trends (AI/ML, developer tools) into executive-level insights. Experience supporting strategic due diligence and financial rationale for corporate development workstreams. #J-18808-Ljbffr