Head of Strategy (Remote)

Help Us Tackle The Growing Wildfire Crisis With The Latest Advancements In Ai And Iot

Every minute matters in fire response. As climate change amplifies the intensity of wildfires—with longer fire seasons, dryer fuels, and faster winds—new ignitions spread faster and put more communities at risk. Today, most wildfires are detected by bystanders and reported via 911, meaning it can take hours to detect a fire, verify its exact location and size, and dispatch first responders. Fire authorities need a faster way to detect, confirm, and pinpoint fires so that they can quickly respond—preventing small flare-ups from becoming devastating infernos.

About Pano: We are a 175+ person growth-stage hybrid-remote start-up, headquartered in San Francisco. We are the leader in early wildfire detection and intelligence, helping fire professionals respond to fires faster and more safely—with the right equipment, timely information, and enhanced coordination—so that they can stop a new ignition before it grows. Pano AI combines advanced hardware, software, and artificial intelligence into an easy-to-use, web-based platform. Leveraging a network of ultra-high-definition, 360-degree cameras atop high vantage points, as well as satellite and other data feeds, Pano AI produces a real-time picture of threats in a geographic region and delivers immediate, actionable intelligence.

The company was also named to TIME's list of the 100 Most Influential Companies of 2025 and identified by MIT Technology Review as one of the top 15 climate tech companies to watch in 2024. The company serves dozens of government and enterprise customers across 16 U.S. states, five Australian states, and British Columbia, Canada, and currently monitors more than 50 million acres of land worldwide. It has raised $89 million in venture capital from investors including Giant Ventures, Liberty Mutual Ventures, Tokio Marine Future Fund, Congruent Ventures, Initialized Capital, Salesforce Ventures, and T-Mobile Ventures.

The Strategic Sourcing Manager is responsible for developing and executing sourcing strategies that optimize cost, quality, delivery, and supplier performance. This role partners cross-functionally with engineering, operations, quality, and finance to drive value across the supply base while ensuring alignment with business objectives.

The ideal candidate brings deep category expertise, strong commercial acumen, and proven experience leading complex sourcing initiatives across a global supplier base.

direct materials, indirect spend, services)

Drive cost reduction initiatives through negotiation, value engineering, and market analysis

Build and maintain strong supplier relationships to ensure performance, innovation, and risk mitigation

Monitor supplier performance using KPIs such as cost, quality, delivery, and responsiveness

Partner with internal stakeholders (engineering, quality, operations) to align sourcing strategies with product and business needs

Identify and mitigate supply chain risks, including capacity constraints, geopolitical risks, and single-source dependencies

Lead contract negotiations and ensure compliance with legal and company policies

Drive continuous improvement initiatives within the supply base

Serve as a key advisor to leadership on supply market dynamics, risks and opportunities.

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or related field

• Strong negotiation and contract management skills
• Experience managing suppliers in a manufacturing or operations environment
• Proven ability to analyze data and make data-driven decisions
• SAP, Oracle) and sourcing tools
• Strong project management and organizational skills
• Experience with global sourcing and international suppliers

Final compensation for full-time employees is determined by a variety of factors, including job-related qualifications, education, experience, skills, knowledge, and geographic location. In addition to base salary, full-time roles are eligible for stock options. Our benefits package also includes comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, a matching 401(k) plan, and flexible paid time off.