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  • Director, Global Key Account Management - Data Center Services

    Arvato 4.5company rating

    Director of strategy job in San Francisco, CA

    We are seeking a dynamic candidate to lead Global Key Account Management for one of the world's foremost hyperscalers. As Director, you will shape the strategic vision, drive operational excellence, and accelerate growth across regional and global markets. This role demands a proven leader who can strengthen client partnerships, deliver world-class supply chain solutions, and inspire a high-performing team in a fast-paced, evolving industry. This role is remote, but the employee must be based in either Seattle, Washington or the San Francisco Bay Area. YOUR TASKS Define and execute account strategies that expand market presence and build enduring client relationships. Recruit, mentor, and empower a team of directors and managers. Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous learning, while building succession plans and talent pipelines. Ensure seamless delivery of complex supply chain solutions. Establish clear accountability frameworks, performance metrics, and continuous improvement initiatives to exceed client KPIs and SLAs. Own P&L performance, ensuring operational and financial targets are met through strong collaboration with controlling and finance teams. Identify and capture new revenue opportunities by integrating supply chain solutions, deepening account penetration, and securing new client partnerships. Act as the executive point of contact for senior-level interactions. Lead negotiations, resolve escalations with urgency, and conduct Business Reviews to evaluate performance, market trends, and future initiatives. Partner with global teams to refine processes, develop innovative concepts, and present strategic insights to clients and internal stakeholders. Anticipate emerging trends, leverage technology, and craft strategies that position Arvato at the forefront of data center services. YOUR PROFILE Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or related field; MBA or advanced degree preferred. 10+ years in key account management, business development, or related disciplines, with significant senior leadership experience. Background in the data center industry strongly preferred. Demonstrated success managing large, high-value accounts and driving substantial revenue growth. Deep experience in strategic planning, P&L management, and financial oversight. Exceptional ability to build executive-level relationships, negotiate complex contracts, and communicate effectively on a global scale. Proven ability to lead, mentor, and transform teams, with expertise in process improvement and change management. Strong understanding of supply chain management, technology trends, and hyperscaler requirements. Up to 50% travel. WE OFFER Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, and Disability Pay. 401(k) with company matching up to 6%. Paid Time Off, including paid holidays. Flexible Spending Accounts. Voluntary benefits such as legal and financial assistance, pet insurance, and more. Employee Assistance Program. Ongoing employee development opportunities including tuition reimbursement, scholarships, and training. Commuter benefits. Employee engagement activities.
    $139k-199k yearly est. 1d ago
  • Director of Product Management

    Goodleap 4.6company rating

    Director of strategy job in Fremont, CA

    Director of Product, Fraud and Risk GoodLeap is a technology company delivering best-in-class financing and software products for sustainable solutions, from solar panels and batteries to energy-efficient HVAC, heat pumps, roofing, windows, and more. Over 1 million homeowners have benefited from our simple, fast, and frictionless technology that makes the adoption of these products more affordable, accessible, and easier to understand. Thousands of professionals deploying home efficiency and solar solutions rely on GoodLeap's proprietary, AI-powered applications and developer tools to drive more transparent customer communication, deeper business intelligence, and streamlined payment and operations. Our platform has led to more than $27 billion in financing for sustainable solutions since 2018. GoodLeap is also proud to support our award-winning nonprofit, GivePower, which is building and deploying life-saving water and clean electricity systems, changing the lives of more than 1.6 million people across Africa, Asia, and South America. We're looking for a Director of Product to lead the fraud and risk function for our consumer products. This is a high-impact IC role today, responsible for architecting the systems, controls, and decisioning that protect our credit products, consumer payments, and homeowner experiences while maintaining a seamless, high-conversion user journey. You'll own the strategy and the execution, bringing clarity to complex fraud and risk challenges. You'll align partners around the right signals and defenses, and personally driving the roadmap that materially reduces losses. As the business grows, this function will expand, and this leader will play a critical role in shaping how the team and capabilities scale. The ideal candidate brings systems-level thinking, hands-on rigor, and the ability to operate at director-level altitude while still executing with precision in a fast-moving fintech environment. Essential Job Duties & Responsibilities: Set and drive the end-to-end fraud and risk product strategy across credit products, consumer payments, and the homeowner app, delivering strong protection without compromising experience. Own the roadmap for fraud detection and risk scoring systems, and partner closely with Engineering and Data Science to advance models, rules, and real-time defenses. Partner with Security to strengthen identity and account integrity, shaping product-side risk controls (KYC/KYB, device intelligence, behavioral signals) that mitigate synthetic IDs, ATO, and mule activity. Lead the strategy to prevent fraud-driven disputes and chargebacks by strengthening upstream controls, improving decisioning logic, and reducing opportunities for abuse before they reach Operations. Analyze fraud patterns, model performance, losses, and false positives, and make sharp, data-driven decisions that reduce fraud while preserving customer experience. Manage key vendor relationships and evaluate new technologies, signals, and platforms that can strengthen our fraud and risk defenses. Collaborate with Compliance and Legal to ensure fraud and risk systems meet regulatory requirements and are audit-ready. Communicate risks, trends, and mitigation plans to senior leadership with clarity, urgency, and high signal. Required Skills, Knowledge & Abilities: 10+ years of fraud, risk, identity, or trust & safety product experience in fintech, banking, lending, payments, or consumer finance. Proven success designing fraud/risk systems, working with DS/ML teams, and shipping high-impact risk products at scale. Deep understanding of fraud vectors (ATO, synthetic identities, mule accounts, friendly fraud, credit abuse, chargebacks). Experience with KYC/AML, sanctions, adverse media, dispute regulations, and compliance alignment. Strong analytical abilities, fluent with metrics, funnels, decision trees, and interpreting model outputs. Ability to lead teams, influence senior stakeholders, and make crisp tradeoffs between risk mitigation and growth. High-signal communication: clear, structured, authoritative. $230,000 - $260,000 a year In addition to the above salary, this role may be eligible for a bonus and equity.
    $230k-260k yearly 2d ago
  • Director of Investor Relations

    Harper Harrison

    Director of strategy job in Santa Clara, CA

    San Francisco, CA (On-site) Compensation: $150,000-$200,000 base salary + benefits + performance upside The Company A fast-growing real estate investment platform specializing in institutional-quality Multifamily & Student Housing assets is seeking a Director of Investor Relations to support its expanding national capital-raising efforts. The firm has an exceptional track record, a reputation for disciplined execution, and a growing pipeline of equity raises for new development & value-add opportunities. The culture is entrepreneurial, high-energy, & deeply relationship-driven, ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment & wants to grow with a scaling investment platform. The Role The Director of Investor Relations will work directly with the Founder to raise capital, manage existing investor relationships, and expand the firm's network among family offices, high net worth individuals, & institutional partners. This is a highly visible, investor facing role suited for someone who combines financial knowledge with strong sales instincts, charisma, and relentless follow-through. This person will represent the firm externally, help shape investor messaging, prepare materials, maintain reporting structure, and manage a growing book of investors across the country. Key Responsibilities Lead capital-raising efforts for active & upcoming Multifamily and Student Housing investments Build & maintain relationships with family offices, HNWIs, institutional partners & university-affiliated housing groups Represent the firm externally in meetings, events, conferences & investor presentations Develop compelling pitch materials, investor decks & reporting packages (quarterly updates, performance summaries, etc.) Manage all investor communications, follow-ups, compliance documentation & CRM tracking Support due diligence processes with prospective equity partners Work closely with the Founder on strategic fundraising initiatives & investor targeting Travel regularly with the Founder for roadshows, meetings & capital partner visits Maintain detailed organization across reporting, documentation & investor data Serve as a cultural ambassador, representing the company with professionalism, energy & credibility Required Experience Extensive experience in Investor Relations, Capital Markets, Fundraising, or Investments within Multifamily and/or Student Housing real estate Experience raising capital from family offices strongly preferred Background in Multifamily and/or Student Housing is a major advantage Proven ability to manage investor communications, reporting, & due diligence Strong sales instincts, charisma, confidence, & ability to tell a compelling story Highly organized with exceptional attention to detail Experience working alongside founders or principals in fast-paced, entrepreneurial environments Ability to thrive in a demanding, “always-on” culture that values grit, responsiveness & ownership Compensation: $150,000 - $200,000 base salary + benefits If you feel this is an opportunity you want to learn more about, feel free to use the LinkedIn prompt to apply or email directly to **************************** to explore further.
    $150k-200k yearly 21h ago
  • Director of Product

    Gravity It Resources

    Director of strategy job in San Francisco, CA

    Job Title: Sr Director/VP of Product Management- Security Job-Type: Direct Hire Total Compensation: 1st year between 450,000-550,000- Negotiable DOE Referral Fee: $5,000-10,000 The Director, Product Management for Security, leads the vision and strategy for the Platform Product Line focusing on Access and Network Security. This role emphasizes advanced security solutions, including SASE, ZTNA, Cryptography, and SSL-VPN. Key Focus Areas & Responsibilities: This is a leadership role combining product strategy, security expertise, and business execution, aimed at advancing the Client's market position in modern access security. Security Product Strategy: Drive the product vision and direction for the Platform's Access and Security offerings (e.g., SASE, ZTNA). Formulate innovative use of Platform product functions and open-source tools to solve complex operational and security challenges faced by Client Customers. Team and Program Leadership: Manage a team focused on the Platform's Access solutions, driving new product introduction and working cross-functionally across the broader Platform and product management teams. Strategic Market Analysis: Conduct in-depth competitive positioning and market analysis for the Platform in the security landscape. Translate these insights into 1 & 5-year business performance forecasts and strategic recommendations. Executive Influence: Independently lead large projects to develop a fact-base for strategic decisions (e.g., new product entry). Utilize strong storylining/storytelling skills to communicate synthesized recommendations to executive leadership, the Board, and key stakeholders. Ecosystem & Customer Engagement: Establish external relationships with industry analysts to build Client credibility. Partner with Marketing, Engineering, Sales, and customers to drive product direction (Buy, Build, or Partner) and ensure product market fit for security solutions. Essential Qualifications & Experience: 5+ years in product management or equivalent is a must. Security Expertise: Required experience in Product Management for Security products (e.g., WAF, ZTNA, SASE, Cryptography). Skills: Strong analytical modeling (Excel), strategic communications (PowerPoint with visual tools or written narratives), and the ability to apply sound business judgment to advise senior leaders. Ability: Exceptional leadership, influence, and strategic alignment skills to drive and execute high-impact security initiatives.
    $153k-229k yearly est. 2d ago
  • Senior Director, Legal - Global Lit & Employment

    Opentable 4.5company rating

    Director of strategy job in San Francisco, CA

    A leading restaurant technology company is seeking a Senior Director, Legal in San Francisco. You will be responsible for managing litigation and employment matters while providing strategic legal support. Ideal candidates will have a Juris Doctor, strong leadership, and communication skills, with a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience. The role offers a hybrid work model with competitive salary and benefits. #J-18808-Ljbffr
    $190k-259k yearly est. 5d ago
  • Director, Strategy

    Ariat International 4.7company rating

    Director of strategy job in San Leandro, CA

    About the Role At Ariat, we are seeking an energetic, collaborative, and forward-thinking Director of Strategy to develop and support the execution of our go-to-market strategy. The role will report to the Vice President of Strategy & Analytics, and work closely with the Senior Leadership Team and the broader organization. Through rigorous analyses, focus on our customers, creative thinking, and deep partnership with cross-functional stakeholders, the Director of Strategy develops the overall strategic direction for Ariat. This person will support the prioritization and implementation of near-term initiatives, and identify/assess longer-term growth opportunities across our Retail, eCommerce, Wholesale, and International business segments. Ariat currently has a hybrid schedule, and this role will be working in our San Leandro, CA office a minimum of three days per week. You'll Make a Difference By: Developing and driving Ariat's overall strategy, and translating the strategy into specific initiatives and transformation efforts that drive profitable growth Researching and synthesizing market and competitive intelligence to understand current trends and industry dynamics - and what they mean for Ariat, both short- and long-term Evaluating new business opportunities, including market potential, brand/customer fit, competitive positioning, capability requirements, and business cases Supporting cross-functional teams to provide clear insights and strategies for key growth initiatives in their respective areas, and how these “ladder up” to Ariat's overall strategy Assessing growth and capability investments (e.g., Artificial Intelligence), including use case prioritization, business impact, and change management required Partnering with consumer insights and analytics teams to embed “voice of the consumer” into our strategies - with a clear articulation of the “so-what” Evaluating underlying drivers of business performance and opportunities for improvement (e.g., sales trends, consumer loyalty, channel growth, etc.) Synthesizing findings and developing clear and compelling materials that communicate our strategies to the Board, Senior Leadership Team, and the broader organization Leading the Strategy team, providing strategic guidance, thought leadership, and mentorship that supports personal and professional development Assisting with other responsibilities based on business needs About You 10+ years of work experience in strategy or strategy consulting for wholesale and direct-to-consumer companies. Experience in the apparel and/or footwear industry strongly preferred. Bachelor's degree required. MBA preferred. Track record of leading and developing high-performing teams Entrepreneurial mindset, with a track record of building new capabilities or supporting a business through an accelerated growth and transformation period Demonstrated track record as an outstanding problem solver and strategic thinker with the ability to quickly identify key issues and develop hypotheses Ability to translate complex ideas and dispersed information into simple, actionable recommendations Strong analytical and financial modeling skills, with the ability to oversee and provide support to cross-functional partners and/or more junior team members Organizational skills, including project planning, time management, and attention to detail Strong business acumen related to consumer-facing businesses and the ability to assess the impact of decisions on overall business performance Strength in written and oral communication with proven ability to connect with and influence senior executives Strong ability and willingness to collaborate effectively as a true team player Demonstrated interest in retail and apparel/footwear About Ariat Ariat is an innovative, outdoor global brand with roots in equestrian performance. We develop high-quality footwear and apparel for people who ride, work, and play outdoors, and care about performance, quality, comfort, and style. The salary range for this position is $165,000 - $185,000 per year. The salary is determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data for geographic locations. Ariat in good faith believes that this posted compensation range is accurate for this role at this location at the time of this posting. This range may be modified in the future. Ariat's holistic benefits package for full-time team members includes (but is not limited to): Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance options Expanded wellness and mental health benefits Paid time off (PTO), paid holidays, and paid volunteer days 401(k) with company match Bonus incentive plans Team member discount on Ariat merchandise Note: Availability of benefits may be subject to location & employment type and may have certain eligibility requirements. Ariat reserves the right to alter these benefits in whole or in part at any time without advance notice. Please note that Ariat does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Agreement, Ariat will not consider or agree to payment of any referral compensation or recruiter/agency placement fee. In the event a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without a previously signed Agreement, Ariat explicitly reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted directly to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of Ariat.
    $165k-185k yearly 1d ago
  • Senior Growth Marketing Manager - Accounting Channel

    Softworld, a Kelly Company 4.3company rating

    Director of strategy job in Mountain View, CA

    Job Title: Senior Growth Marketing Manager - Accounting Channel Onsite Requirements: Marketing Email marketing campaigns Salesforce Job Description: Our Customer Marketing, Accountant Channel team is looking to add a Senior Growth Marketing Manager (Contractor) who is highly organized and eager to manage customer growth campaigns and field event marketing. Do you have a very keen eye for detail, a passion for optimization, and an analytical mindset to drive data-driven change? Are you ready to make a meaningful impact on the growth of an already successful SaaS business Responsibilities: Develop and deploy a variety of multi-channel campaigns, (must have email marketing experience), and targeted programs designed to increase customer product adoption, drive expansion and retention within our active customer base. Manage and execute on the pre-defined strategy for customer field events, lead the coordination with the customer Sales team, oversee the logistics and execution of events managed by the Accountant Channel events team. Work cross-functionally to drive and execute program logistics including copy, design, lead flows, website landing pages, and lead routing. Report on program performance and analyze data to provide recommendations around optimizing campaigns and improving lead quality (utilizing tools like Salesforce, Tableau, and marketing automation system). Manage lead flow of leads that enter through your program channels (ensure accuracy of lead routing and campaign attribution). Work with manager to determine budgets, goal setting, ROI metrics, and strategies. Skills and Qualification: 5 - 7 years of experience in managing, executing and optimizing marketing campaigns and customer communications. Experience with email campaigns, promotions, and operational support. 1 - 2 years of experience (or knowledge of) field marketing. Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience. Analytical and quantitative skills; bias towards data-based decision making. Strong project management, organizational, and time-management skills. Willingness to assist others on different projects and campaign needs. Excellent and proactive communication to raise up key learnings and ideas on how to improve programs or processes. Experience working cross-functionally between creative, sales, product and leadership teams. Detail oriented and highly organized. Commuting distance to our San Jose, CA headquarters. **3rd party and subcontract staffing agencies are not eligible for partnership on this position. 3rd party subcontractors need not apply. This position requires candidates to be eligible to work in the United States, directly for an employer, without sponsorship now or anytime in the future**
    $138k-174k yearly est. 3d ago
  • Director of Performance & Brand Marketing

    Purposebuilt-Home of The Trades

    Director of strategy job in Brentwood, CA

    Become a part of Purpose-Built Home of the Trades, the leading industrial retailer & Home of the Trades. Purpose-Built is a growing industrial outfitter and accelerator committed to the essential support of America's tradespeople. We listen, curate, and develop products and services that drive physical, emotional, and commercial wellbeing. Our Mission is simple - Make each trade & community stronger - brick by brick . Who are we looking for: The Director of Performance & Brand Marketing wakes up every day excited to check advertising performance before everything else. They love analyzing data, breaking down our audience, and working closely with our creative and merchandising teams to ensure our storytelling and advertising generate the best possible results This role owns the funnel across our brick & mortar stores, industrial B2B division, and purpose-built.com national marketing. They think holistically - from first impression to repeat purchase - and understand that brand and performance are two sides of the same coin. This is what a successful team member does… Build and manage acquisition campaigns across all advertising channels including, but not limited to, social, SEM, OOH, CTV, and display to drive revenue and increase ROI. Champion requirements for supporting tools to drive scale and enhance advertising operations, as well as for measuring, monitoring, and reporting. Own e-commerce performance, including site functionality, user experience, and brand storytelling consistency. Design and manage advertising strategy, program implementation, and budgets, aligning both brand awareness and direct response KPIs. Drive annual planning, forecasting, and reporting across all paid and owned channels. Lead the launch of new store openings, brand campaigns, and new customer acquisition strategies. Own Paid Sponsorships, Partnerships, SMS, and Email Marketing - ensuring tone, content, and creative align with Purpose-Built's brand values and visual identity. Implement and manage our SEO and organic content strategy with a focus on brand authority and share of search. Own full-funnel forecasting and reporting for purpose-built.com and potential marketplace business. Work directly with the Creative Director and design teams to optimize performance and inform creative concepts that resonate emotionally and visually with our audience. Partner with Merchandising and Retail Operations to ensure marketing strategies drive measurable foot traffic and enhance in-store experience. Analyze and optimize campaign performance based on data-driven insights using quantitative analysis. Identify marketing performance issues and pinpoint root causes using analytics tools such as Google Analytics, Meta, Connected TV, and Shopify+. Effectively communicate complex analyses through dashboards and insights for cross-functional teams (creative, retail, and leadership). Define and monitor new KPIs to measure both brand health (awareness, engagement, affinity) and performance (ROI, CAC, LTV, conversion rate). Deliver quantifiable improvements in ROI, CPA, and brand perception across all channels. Oversee the development and delivery of integrated brand and performance marketing strategies that drive both short-term sales and long-term brand growth. Your Background: Who Thrives Here You're part scientist, part storyteller - someone who can translate analytics into creative direction and creative into measurable growth You Should have: 5-8+ years of experience in performance marketing with demonstrated success managing paid media strategy and execution across major channels. Experience leading or collaborating closely with brand marketing, creative, or content teams to ensure consistency between performance campaigns and brand storytelling. Strong understanding of the customer journey and how to blend awareness, consideration, and conversion strategies into unified campaigns. Hands-on platform experience (Facebook Ads Manager, Google Ads, YouTube, etc.). Deep understanding of data, analytics, and attribution models with the ability to extract actionable insights. Experience managing creative testing frameworks (A/B and multivariate) across digital channels. Exceptional analytical skills to identify opportunities within complex data and translate them into creative or strategic action. Proven track record of building and scaling acquisition campaigns with a strong focus on ROI and brand equity growth. Outstanding presentation and storytelling skills - able to rally cross-functional teams around data-driven insights. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Strong project management skills with experience leading cross-functional initiatives. Critical thinker and creative problem solver. Demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities with strong time management and organizational skills. Schedule flexibility to include evenings, weekends, holidays, and non-business hours as needed. Key Skills should be: Performance Marketing Meta Business Suite Klaviyo Automations Shopify + SEM & SEO Paid Search Competitive Analysis Marketing Display Advertising PPC Marketing Automation Reporting And everyone you work with should describe you as… A good team player A strong communicator who can gauge an audience and adapt accordingly Having a positive upbeat personality And you should be motivated by… Learning how to do something well by doing it, not be reading a manual or going to formal training. If you need a ton of handholding or you yourself are a micro-manager, this is not the place for you. Working in a lean, results oriented environment, where you'll be expected to do more, take on more, and achieve more every quarter. Having fun in an environment low on politics, high on transparency, and comfortable with jeans, shorts, hoodies, and dogs or kids in the office.
    $119k-169k yearly est. 3d ago
  • Senior Director, Commercial Legal

    Vanta Inc.

    Director of strategy job in San Francisco, CA

    At Vanta, our mission is to help businesses earn and prove trust. We believe that security should be monitored and verified continuously, and we empower companies to practice better security and prove it with ease. Vanta has a kind and talented team, and while some have prior security experience, many have been successful at Vanta without it. As Vanta's Senior Director, Commercial Legal, you'll run the commercial legal function, working closely with go to market and procurement to manage Vanta's contract negotiations and processes as we continue to grow our customer base. The Senior Director, Commercial Legal will be responsible for the entire commercial legal function, including overseeing and negotiating key deals and relationships, developing new processes and improving existing ones, acting as a trusted business partner, and managing the commercial team. Reporting to the Head of Legal, your responsibilities will include ownership of all aspects of Vanta's negotiations with customers and vendors and associated processes, instituting policies and processes while maintaining hypergrowth, and oversight of legal operations. The ideal candidate will have experience in managing a team of attorneys strategically working with global sales teams to execute and negotiate commercial transactions and contracts supporting a company through hypergrowth. What you'll do as Senior Director, Commercial Legal at Vanta: Manage our incredibly efficient, productive team of commercial lawyers. Negotiate customer and partner deals in collaboration with the global sales organization. Negotiate vendor contracts and ensure that Vanta and its customers are protected. Manage escalations, collaborate across other teams, and develop solutions to enable team and business partners to close deals. Provide counsel to the business regarding the business environment, challenges, and objectives. Oversee the management and maintenance of all company legal templates, including our MSA, Privacy Policy, DPA, etc. Ensure our contracts are delivering the right objectives for the company & mitigate risk. Stay up to date on changes in laws and regulations impacting the business and communicate to appropriate parties any changes to controls, policies and procedures. Evaluate risk factors impacting business decisions and anticipate unique legal issues that could affect the company. Communicate and negotiate with external parties, creating relationships based on trust. Willingness to roll up his/her sleeves and take on tasks both big and small. A collaborative approach with a low ego in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment. Strategic sense to build a team, but tactical enough to execute on a day-to-day basis. Strong sense of ownership, desire to make a cross-functional impact, eagerness to learn, and customer orientation. Address other ad‑hoc or specialized legal issues. How to be successful in this role: 10+ years of experience and JD degree from an accredited school with experience negotiating SaaS agreements. 5+ years of experience managing a commercial legal team at a hyper‑growth technology company. Commitment to spend three days per week in our beautiful new San Francisco office. Direct experience with a variety of legal matters, including strategic business agreements, information security and compliance, privacy, intellectual property rights, international expansion, and management of affiliates. Strong negotiating skills with both legal and financial/commercial issues. Excellent knowledge and understanding of contract & corporate law and procedures. Willingness to support teammates across a range of time zones. Demonstrated ability to create legal, defensive, or proactive strategies. A champion of change & proven ability to build operationally excellent processes and practices. Strong interpersonal and presentation skills, develop a strong rapport and working relationship with business counterparts across the enterprise to help drive the delivery of effective legal services. What you can expect as a Vantan: Industry‑competitive compensation 100% covered medical, dental, and vision benefits with dependents coverage 16 weeks fully‑paid parental Leave for all new parents Health & wellness and remote workplace stipends Family planning benefits through Carrot Fertility 401(k) matching Flexible work hours and location Open PTO policy 11 paid holidays in the US Offices in SF, NYC, London, Dublin, and Sydney To provide greater transparency to candidates, we share base pay ranges for all US‑based job postings regardless of state. We set standard base pay ranges for all roles based on function, level, and country location, benchmarked against similar‑stage growth companies. Final offer amounts are determined by multiple factors and may vary based on candidate location, skills, depth of work experience, and relevant licenses/credentials. At Vanta, we are committed to hiring diverse talent of different backgrounds and as such, it is important to us to provide an inclusive work environment for all. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, gender identity, age, religion, sexual orientation, veteran or disability status, or any other protected class. As an equal opportunity employer, we encourage and welcome people of all backgrounds to apply. About Vanta We started in 2018, in the wake of several high‑profile data breaches. Online security was only becoming more important, but we knew firsthand how hard it could be for fast‑growing companies to invest the time and manpower it takes to build a solid security foundation. Vanta was inspired by a vision to restore trust in internet businesses by enabling companies to improve and prove their security. From our early days automating security monitoring for compliance standards like SOC 2, HIPAA and ISO 27001 to creating the world's leading Trust Management Platform, our vision remains unchanged. Now more than ever, making security continuous-not just a point‑in‑time check- is essential. Thousands of companies rely on Vanta to build, maintain and demonstrate their trust- all in a way that's real‑time and transparent. #J-18808-Ljbffr
    $142k-212k yearly est. 4d ago
  • Senior Preconstruction Director

    Vitality Group 4.5company rating

    Director of strategy job in Oakland, CA

    Senior Preconstruction Director - Commercial Construction Oakland, CA Are you an experienced leader in the construction industry with a passion for preconstruction and a proven track record of success? Do you thrive in a collaborative and team-oriented environment? Are you looking for an opportunity to make a significant impact and drive the growth of a dynamic company? If so, we have the perfect job for you! Our Company: We are a leading construction company specializing in commercial construction projects in the Bay Area. With a strong reputation for delivering high-quality projects on time and within budget, we are committed to excellence in every aspect of our work. Our company culture is rooted in teamwork, innovation, and a relentless pursuit of customer satisfaction. Market Segments: Healthcare, Office, Industrial, Multi Family, Hospitality, Tenant Improvement, Education, Labs, Retail and we love to look at unique one of a kind projects as well. Job Overview: As the Senior Preconstruction Director, you will play a critical role in leading our preconstruction team to success. You will oversee all aspects of preconstruction, including estimating, value engineering, design coordination, constructibility reviews, and early-phase budgeting. You will work closely with clients, architects, subcontractors, and internal teams to ensure projects are set up for success. You will drive a collaborative, high-performing team, mentor staff, and foster a culture of accountability, innovation, and results. Key Responsibilities: Lead and manage the preconstruction team, including estimators, preconstruction managers, and coordinators, and provide direction, guidance, and support to ensure their success. Collaborate with clients, architects, subcontractors, and internal stakeholders to develop and implement preconstruction strategies that meet project requirements and budget goals. Conduct thorough reviews of project plans and specifications, identify potential issues, and provide value engineering suggestions to optimize project costs and constructibility. Develop comprehensive and accurate cost estimates, including material, labor, and subcontractor pricing, and present detailed proposals to clients. Lead constructibility reviews, coordinate design changes, and provide technical expertise to ensure project feasibility and efficiency. Collaborate with the operations team to transfer project knowledge, ensure seamless handoff from preconstruction to construction phases, and support the successful execution of projects. Stay up-to-date with industry trends, best practices, and technology advancements, and provide recommendations for process improvements and innovation in preconstruction. Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or related field. 10+ years of experience in preconstruction, estimating, or related roles in the construction industry Strong leadership skills with a proven ability to build, mentor, and motivate high-performing teams. Excellent communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to establish and maintain positive relationships with clients, subcontractors, and internal stakeholders. Extensive knowledge of construction means and methods, materials, and pricing, with a keen eye for detail and accuracy in estimating. Ability to read and interpret construction plans, specifications, and contract documents. Proficiency in construction software and technology, including estimating software, project management tools, and BIM software. We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, including health insurance, retirement plans, and opportunities for career growth and advancement. Join our team and be part of an exciting and innovative company culture that values teamwork, collaboration, and excellence in everything we do. If you are a motivated and experienced construction professional with a passion for preconstruction and a desire to make a meaningful impact, we want to hear from you!
    $154k-206k yearly est. 1d ago
  • Senior Director, Legal Counsel

    Cytokinetics 4.5company rating

    Director of strategy job in San Francisco, CA

    Senior Director, Legal Counsel page is loaded## Senior Director, Legal Counsellocations: South San Francisco, Californiatime type: Full timeposted on: Posted 30+ Days Agojob requisition id: R274Cytokinetics is a late-stage, specialty cardiovascular biopharmaceutical company focused on discovering, developing and commercializing first-in-class muscle activators and next-in-class muscle inhibitors as potential treatments for debilitating diseases in which cardiac muscle performance is compromised. As a leader in muscle biology and the mechanics of muscle performance, the company is developing small molecule drug candidates specifically engineered to impact myocardial muscle function and contractility.**Responsibilities*** This role is expected to have critical understanding of complex contracts and strong knowledge of key provisions of such agreements such as indemnities, limitations of liability, intellectual property, warranties and covenants, regulatory, termination and other critical contract negotiation issues.* Agreements will include indentures, lease agreements, clinical trial agreements, pharmaceutical license agreements, master service agreements, software license agreements and supply and wholesaler arrangements.* Lead certain general corporate contracts - drafting, negotiating and reviewing certain corporate contracts, as needed and knowledge of contract-related systems.* Independently provide leadership on cross-functional teams, identify legal issues, provide legal options and analysis of possible legal solutions, and give recommendations for addressing critical issues so that business and legal objectives are met.* May also provide support and advice to G&A departments and investor relations.* Manage outside counsel effectively and efficiently, and consistent with applicable budgets. Work creatively with outside counsel to minimize fees and costs.**Qualifications*** JD degree* Admitted to at least one state bar. Admitted to California bar or admitted as Registered In-House Counsel in California is a plus* Minimum of 10 years of experience as in-house counsel in a biotechnology, pharma or healthcare company or a combination of in-house at large public company and/or nationally recognized law firm specializing in the area of interest* Strong working knowledge of U.S. securities laws and NASDAQ requirements. Experience with securities filings of public companies in the life science industry or strong experience in completing public Merger and Acquisition activities* Detailed-oriented with a high level of intellectual, professional and interpersonal agility and flexibility, combined with strong analytical and problem-solving skills* A sophisticated existing understanding of financial regulations* An ability to operate independently* Excellent communication skills, both oral and written* Intellectual curiosity and a willingness to take responsibility for novel and emerging areas of regulation* Well-organized and hardworking, with the ability to manage numerous projects simultaneously under deadline pressure* Excellent analytical skills, with a strong ability to draft and review legal documents, analyze legal advice and apply legal advice to business needs* Ability to form strong working relationships with all levels of management, employees, and partners while maintaining firm adherence to proper legal standards* Team-oriented, sound judgment, self-motivation and willingness to take initiative#LI-HYBRID**Pay Range:**In the U.S., the hiring pay range for fully qualified candidates is $333,000 - $368,000 per year. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate's geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors.*Our employees come from different backgrounds, and we celebrate those differences. We are looking for the best candidates for our open roles, but do not expect applicants to meet every qualification in order to be considered. If you are excited about what you could accomplish at Cytokinetics and believe you can add value to our team, we would love to hear from you.***Please review our PRIOR to applying.**Our passion is anchored in robust scientific thinking, grounded in integrity and critical thinking. We keep the patient front and center in all we do - all actions and decisions are in service of the patient and their caregivers. We champion integrity, ethics, doing the right thing, and being our best selves.Recently, there have been fraudulent employment offers being sent to candidates on behalf of Cytokinetics. Please be advised that all legitimate offers from Cytokinetics will come directly from our official email domain (Cytokinetics.com) and will only be made after completing a formal interview process.Here are some ways to check for authenticity:* We do not conduct job interviews through non-standard text messaging applications* We will never request personal information such as banking details until after an official offer has been accepted and verified* We will never request that you purchase equipment or other items when interviewing or hiring* If you are unsure about the authenticity of an offer, or if you receive any suspicious communication, please contact us directly at ************************************Please visit our website at:****Cytokinetics is an Equal Opportunity Employer** #J-18808-Ljbffr
    $333k-368k yearly 2d ago
  • Integrated Customer Experience Business Strategist

    Adobe Systems Incorporated 4.8company rating

    Director of strategy job in San Francisco, CA

    Our Company Changing the world through digital experiences is what Adobe's all about. We give everyone-from emerging artists to global brands-everything they need to design and deliver exceptional digital experiences! We're passionate about empowering people to create beautiful and powerful images, videos, and apps, and transform how companies interact with customers across every screen. We're on a mission to hire the very best and are committed to creating exceptional employee experiences where everyone is respected and has access to equal opportunity. We realize that new ideas can come from everywhere in the organization, and we know the next big idea could be yours! The Opportunity We are looking for an experienced Strategist to support strategic initiatives and business planning across our Integrated Customer Experience (ICX) team. ICX combines frontline Sales and Support for Adobe, serving as the first point of contact for customers seeking assistance, inquiries, or opportunities to expand their Adobe footprint. You will collaborate and work closely with partners across Sales & Support Delivery, Business Operations, Product Management, Customer Data Insights & Analytics, FP&A to drive forward critical initiatives. From developing the business strategies - such as financial ROI models, marketplace comparisons, and piloting concepts - to developing and implementing strategies to accelerate scaling the team, this role is at the forefront of operationalizing ground-breaking ideas to evolve the business. It is a role that requires a combination of strategic expertise, curiosity, maturity and grit, with excellent judgment, and exceptional range (no task is too small to be performed with excellence). This candidate will demonstrate quick learning and an impressive history of driving results. Most importantly, the candidate will deliver through strong relationships and use excellent communication to reach alignment across executive teams, keep projects on track, and have fun. What You'll Do * Partner with leadership to deliver strategic projects that enable the business to implement its highest priority initiatives (e.g. technology evaluations, building our customer value creation story; scaling sales operations; etc.) * Use data to conduct in-depth analyses across areas of the business (e.g. customer segments / regions / product lines) to develop deep understanding of key drivers, identifying improvement areas and opportunities * Manage day-to-day operational needs which may include leading complex multi-functional projects on behalf of VP of ICX * Act as the strategic thought partner to various members of the Leadership team, helping craft the strategy for various business initiatives * Encourage teams to break organizational assumptions and challenge status quo What You'll Need to Succeed * Strong interpersonal, analytical, and problem-solving skills, with a bent towards execution and results * Ability to synthesize complex ideas and extract the significant nuggets of information relevant to a particular audience * Assertive approach and track record of strategic story telling with ability to lead and influence all levels of partners, from working teams to executive leadership * Experience with planning process, and/or metrics and measurement desired * Strong communication skills, written and verbal * High-energy, team-first attitude: Motivated to work hard in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment to help our growing business Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several U.S. geographic markets, and we pay differently based on those defined markets. The U.S. pay range for this position is $103,900 -- $209,100 annually. Pay within this range varies by work location and may also depend on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for the job location during the hiring process. At Adobe, for sales roles starting salaries are expressed as total target compensation (TTC = base + commission), and short-term incentives are in the form of sales commission plans. Non-sales roles starting salaries are expressed as base salary and short-term incentives are in the form of the Annual Incentive Plan (AIP). In addition, certain roles may be eligible for long-term incentives in the form of a new hire equity award. State-Specific Notices: California: Fair Chance Ordinances Adobe will consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records for employment in accordance with state and local laws and "fair chance" ordinances. Colorado: Application Window Notice If this role is open to hiring in Colorado (as listed on the job posting), the application window will remain open until at least the date and time stated above in Pacific Time, in compliance with Colorado pay transparency regulations. If this role does not have Colorado listed as a hiring location, no specific application window applies, and the posting may close at any time based on hiring needs. Massachusetts: Massachusetts Legal Notice It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability. Adobe is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on gender, race or color, ethnicity or national origin, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law. Learn more. Adobe aims to make Adobe.com accessible to any and all users. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation to navigate our website or complete the application process, email accommodations@adobe.com or call **************.
    $103.9k-209.1k yearly 60d+ ago
  • Business Strategist - AI, Edge and Emerging Tech

    HP Inc. 4.9company rating

    Director of strategy job in Palo Alto, CA

    Description - The Technology & Innovation Organization (TIO) is a newly formed division at HP that is dedicated to driving technological advancements and fostering innovation across the company. Our vision is to transform HP into a technology leader that enables intelligence at the edge. This is an exciting role that will help shape HP's long-term ambition by defining where we play, how we win, and where new growth exists at the intersection of emerging technologies, customer pain points, and strategic whitespace. You will lead and articulate the enterprise-level strategy that guides HP's future technology bets. We are seeking a sharp strategic thinker with strategy consulting or corporate development experience, complemented by hands-on work in a start-up or technology environment. You bring a strong grasp of market and AI trends, can structure ambiguity, build compelling frameworks, craft clear narratives, and extract meaningful insights from complex data. You will lead market and competitive analysis, business plans, and investment theses while shaping HP's innovation ecosystem across startups, VCs, and partners. You will turn external signals into actionable recommendations for HP's ELT and Board, connect customer pain points to business model choices, and drive clarity on where and how HP should play. The ideal candidate is analytical, creative, polished, and equally comfortable diving deep into details or elevating insights to inform top-level strategy. Key Responsibilities Strategy & Narrative Development * Lead the creation of strategic frameworks, hypothesis trees, and storylines that simplify complex technology spaces into compelling, executive-ready narratives * Develop clean, visually strong, and insight-driven slides that distill data, frameworks, and technical content into high-clarity recommendations * Craft strategic narratives that guide ELT and Board decision-making-including vision statements, investment rationales, and long-term strategic choices Market, Customer & Competitive Insight * Conduct structured market, customer, and competitive analyses across GenAI, edge AI, multimodal, developer tools, and vertical-specific applications * Synthesize disparate signals into actionable insights that clarify where HP has a right-to-play and how we win * Build segmentation, TAM/SAM models, ecosystem maps, adoption curves, and category frameworks Business Planning & Investment Thesis Development * Build data-driven business plans that articulate opportunity size, economics, monetization models, costs, and risks * Develop investment theses (build/partner/invest/acquire) that balance strategic rationale, financial considerations, and technical feasibility * Partner with Corporate Development and HP Tech Ventures to evaluate external opportunities Cross-Functional Influence * Collaborate with engineering, product, TIO, and BU leaders to align opportunity framing with HP's technology roadmap and capability strengths * Clarify what matters most, distilling customer needs into technology implications and strategic choices * Drive alignment across senior stakeholders and influence decision-making through structured, insight-led storytelling Ecosystem Engagement * Engage deeply with startups, VCs, research labs, and partners to map emerging technology trends and identify strategic collaboration areas * Help build HP's innovation ecosystem and assess the long-term impact of nascent technologies on HP's portfolio Key Skills & Capabilities Strategic & Analytical Excellence * Structured problem solver with exceptional ability to break down ambiguous problems into crisp frameworks * Fluency in market analysis: TAM, segmentation, competitive dynamics, value chain analysis * Strong business model analysis (pricing, unit economics, monetization pathways, growth levers) Executive Storytelling & Visualization * Outstanding ability to build simple, clean, logical storylines that influence senior audiences * Strong slide-making and visualization skills (consulting-level): pyramid communication, frameworks, 2×2s, architectures, heat maps * Comfort distilling complex technical content into concise, compelling messages Insight Generation & Dot-Connecting * Ability to "see around corners" and identify non-obvious connections between customer needs, technology shifts, and business opportunities * Skilled at synthesizing large volumes of data, research, and technical input into actionable insight Technical & Market Understanding * Familiarity with AI/ML, cloud, edge compute, developer productivity, or device-centric software ecosystems * Ability to engage credibly with senior engineers and technical leaders, even without being a hands-on developer Consulting / Corporate Development DNA * Rigor, structure, and pacing typical of top-tier consulting * Ability to build theses, evaluate opportunities, and drive recommendations with data and narrative clarity * Comfort working across senior stakeholders, executive reviews, and tight timelines Education & Experience * 10-15 years in strategy, corporate development, management consulting, or product strategy roles (top-tier consulting with hands-on business strategy experience strongly preferred) * Experience building business plans, TAM analyses, investment theses, and executive narratives in emerging technology domains * Experience working with (or adjacent to) AI, cloud, software, or advanced compute portfolios * Strong financial modeling and business case development capabilities * Demonstrated track record of crafting high-quality C-suite presentations and strategic recommendations * Ability to navigate ambiguity, frame problems independently, and move quickly to insight and action * MBA strongly preferred, advanced technical or business degree a plus The pay range for this role is $130,700 to $236,000 USD annually with additional opportunities for pay in the form of bonus and/or equity (applies to United States of America candidates only). Pay varies by work location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Benefits: HP offers a comprehensive benefits package for this position, including: * Health insurance * Dental insurance * Vision insurance * Long term/short term disability insurance * Employee assistance program * Flexible spending account * Life insurance * Generous time off policies, including; * 4-12 weeks fully paid parental leave based on tenure * 11 paid holidays * Additional flexible paid vacation and sick leave (US benefits overview) The compensation and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, with or without notice, subject to applicable law. Job - Business Planning Schedule - Full time Shift - No shift premium (United States of America) Travel - Relocation - Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO) - HP, Inc. provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and prospective employees, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, sexual orientation, age, disability, or status as a protected veteran, marital status, familial status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic predisposition or carrier status, uniformed service status, political affiliation or any other characteristic protected by applicable national, federal, state, and local law(s). Please be assured that you will not be subject to any adverse treatment if you choose to disclose the information requested. This information is provided voluntarily. The information obtained will be kept in strict confidence. For more information, review HP's EEO Policy or read about your rights as an applicant under the law here: "Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal"
    $130.7k-236k yearly 11d ago
  • Director, Global Key Account Management - Data Center Services

    Arvato 4.5company rating

    Director of strategy job in Fremont, CA

    We are seeking a dynamic candidate to lead Global Key Account Management for one of the world's foremost hyperscalers. As Director, you will shape the strategic vision, drive operational excellence, and accelerate growth across regional and global markets. This role demands a proven leader who can strengthen client partnerships, deliver world-class supply chain solutions, and inspire a high-performing team in a fast-paced, evolving industry. This role is remote, but the employee must be based in either Seattle, Washington or the San Francisco Bay Area. YOUR TASKS Define and execute account strategies that expand market presence and build enduring client relationships. Recruit, mentor, and empower a team of directors and managers. Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous learning, while building succession plans and talent pipelines. Ensure seamless delivery of complex supply chain solutions. Establish clear accountability frameworks, performance metrics, and continuous improvement initiatives to exceed client KPIs and SLAs. Own P&L performance, ensuring operational and financial targets are met through strong collaboration with controlling and finance teams. Identify and capture new revenue opportunities by integrating supply chain solutions, deepening account penetration, and securing new client partnerships. Act as the executive point of contact for senior-level interactions. Lead negotiations, resolve escalations with urgency, and conduct Business Reviews to evaluate performance, market trends, and future initiatives. Partner with global teams to refine processes, develop innovative concepts, and present strategic insights to clients and internal stakeholders. Anticipate emerging trends, leverage technology, and craft strategies that position Arvato at the forefront of data center services. YOUR PROFILE Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or related field; MBA or advanced degree preferred. 10+ years in key account management, business development, or related disciplines, with significant senior leadership experience. Background in the data center industry strongly preferred. Demonstrated success managing large, high-value accounts and driving substantial revenue growth. Deep experience in strategic planning, P&L management, and financial oversight. Exceptional ability to build executive-level relationships, negotiate complex contracts, and communicate effectively on a global scale. Proven ability to lead, mentor, and transform teams, with expertise in process improvement and change management. Strong understanding of supply chain management, technology trends, and hyperscaler requirements. Up to 50% travel. WE OFFER Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, and Disability Pay. 401(k) with company matching up to 6%. Paid Time Off, including paid holidays. Flexible Spending Accounts. Voluntary benefits such as legal and financial assistance, pet insurance, and more. Employee Assistance Program. Ongoing employee development opportunities including tuition reimbursement, scholarships, and training. Commuter benefits. Employee engagement activities.
    $139k-199k yearly est. 1d ago
  • Director of Product Management

    Goodleap 4.6company rating

    Director of strategy job in Santa Rosa, CA

    Director of Product, Fraud and Risk GoodLeap is a technology company delivering best-in-class financing and software products for sustainable solutions, from solar panels and batteries to energy-efficient HVAC, heat pumps, roofing, windows, and more. Over 1 million homeowners have benefited from our simple, fast, and frictionless technology that makes the adoption of these products more affordable, accessible, and easier to understand. Thousands of professionals deploying home efficiency and solar solutions rely on GoodLeap's proprietary, AI-powered applications and developer tools to drive more transparent customer communication, deeper business intelligence, and streamlined payment and operations. Our platform has led to more than $27 billion in financing for sustainable solutions since 2018. GoodLeap is also proud to support our award-winning nonprofit, GivePower, which is building and deploying life-saving water and clean electricity systems, changing the lives of more than 1.6 million people across Africa, Asia, and South America. We're looking for a Director of Product to lead the fraud and risk function for our consumer products. This is a high-impact IC role today, responsible for architecting the systems, controls, and decisioning that protect our credit products, consumer payments, and homeowner experiences while maintaining a seamless, high-conversion user journey. You'll own the strategy and the execution, bringing clarity to complex fraud and risk challenges. You'll align partners around the right signals and defenses, and personally driving the roadmap that materially reduces losses. As the business grows, this function will expand, and this leader will play a critical role in shaping how the team and capabilities scale. The ideal candidate brings systems-level thinking, hands-on rigor, and the ability to operate at director-level altitude while still executing with precision in a fast-moving fintech environment. Essential Job Duties & Responsibilities: Set and drive the end-to-end fraud and risk product strategy across credit products, consumer payments, and the homeowner app, delivering strong protection without compromising experience. Own the roadmap for fraud detection and risk scoring systems, and partner closely with Engineering and Data Science to advance models, rules, and real-time defenses. Partner with Security to strengthen identity and account integrity, shaping product-side risk controls (KYC/KYB, device intelligence, behavioral signals) that mitigate synthetic IDs, ATO, and mule activity. Lead the strategy to prevent fraud-driven disputes and chargebacks by strengthening upstream controls, improving decisioning logic, and reducing opportunities for abuse before they reach Operations. Analyze fraud patterns, model performance, losses, and false positives, and make sharp, data-driven decisions that reduce fraud while preserving customer experience. Manage key vendor relationships and evaluate new technologies, signals, and platforms that can strengthen our fraud and risk defenses. Collaborate with Compliance and Legal to ensure fraud and risk systems meet regulatory requirements and are audit-ready. Communicate risks, trends, and mitigation plans to senior leadership with clarity, urgency, and high signal. Required Skills, Knowledge & Abilities: 10+ years of fraud, risk, identity, or trust & safety product experience in fintech, banking, lending, payments, or consumer finance. Proven success designing fraud/risk systems, working with DS/ML teams, and shipping high-impact risk products at scale. Deep understanding of fraud vectors (ATO, synthetic identities, mule accounts, friendly fraud, credit abuse, chargebacks). Experience with KYC/AML, sanctions, adverse media, dispute regulations, and compliance alignment. Strong analytical abilities, fluent with metrics, funnels, decision trees, and interpreting model outputs. Ability to lead teams, influence senior stakeholders, and make crisp tradeoffs between risk mitigation and growth. High-signal communication: clear, structured, authoritative. $230,000 - $260,000 a year In addition to the above salary, this role may be eligible for a bonus and equity.
    $230k-260k yearly 2d ago
  • Director of Product

    Gravity It Resources

    Director of strategy job in Fremont, CA

    Job Title: Sr Director/VP of Product Management- Security Job-Type: Direct Hire Total Compensation: 1st year between 450,000-550,000- Negotiable DOE Referral Fee: $5,000-10,000 The Director, Product Management for Security, leads the vision and strategy for the Platform Product Line focusing on Access and Network Security. This role emphasizes advanced security solutions, including SASE, ZTNA, Cryptography, and SSL-VPN. Key Focus Areas & Responsibilities: This is a leadership role combining product strategy, security expertise, and business execution, aimed at advancing the Client's market position in modern access security. Security Product Strategy: Drive the product vision and direction for the Platform's Access and Security offerings (e.g., SASE, ZTNA). Formulate innovative use of Platform product functions and open-source tools to solve complex operational and security challenges faced by Client Customers. Team and Program Leadership: Manage a team focused on the Platform's Access solutions, driving new product introduction and working cross-functionally across the broader Platform and product management teams. Strategic Market Analysis: Conduct in-depth competitive positioning and market analysis for the Platform in the security landscape. Translate these insights into 1 & 5-year business performance forecasts and strategic recommendations. Executive Influence: Independently lead large projects to develop a fact-base for strategic decisions (e.g., new product entry). Utilize strong storylining/storytelling skills to communicate synthesized recommendations to executive leadership, the Board, and key stakeholders. Ecosystem & Customer Engagement: Establish external relationships with industry analysts to build Client credibility. Partner with Marketing, Engineering, Sales, and customers to drive product direction (Buy, Build, or Partner) and ensure product market fit for security solutions. Essential Qualifications & Experience: 5+ years in product management or equivalent is a must. Security Expertise: Required experience in Product Management for Security products (e.g., WAF, ZTNA, SASE, Cryptography). Skills: Strong analytical modeling (Excel), strategic communications (PowerPoint with visual tools or written narratives), and the ability to apply sound business judgment to advise senior leaders. Ability: Exceptional leadership, influence, and strategic alignment skills to drive and execute high-impact security initiatives.
    $153k-228k yearly est. 2d ago
  • Senior Director, Legal

    Opentable 4.5company rating

    Director of strategy job in San Francisco, CA

    With millions of diners, 60,000+ restaurant partners and 25+ years of experience, OpenTable, part of Booking Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: BKNG), is an industry leader with a passion for helping restaurants thrive. Our world-class technology empowers restaurants to focus on what matters most - their team, their guests, and their bottom line - while enabling diners to discover and book the perfect restaurant for every occasion. Every employee at OpenTable has a tangible impact on what we do and how we do it. You'll also be part of a global team that includes and its portfolio of metasearch brands. Hospitality is all about taking care of others, and it defines our culture. About the Role OpenTable, part of Booking Holdings (NASDAQ: BKNG), is seeking a highly skilled and motivated attorney to join its Legal team as a Senior Director, Legal, reporting to the General Counsel. This role is based in San Francisco, California with a hybrid work model of 2 days per week in office. This is a broad and high-impact role designed for a legal generalist with employment and litigation subject matter expertise. This role will own litigation and employment matters, while also providing leadership and strategic decision‑making across commercial, product, and regulatory matters. This role is well‑suited for a collaborative business‑minded leader who thrives in a fast‑paced, global technology environment. Key Responsibilities Team Leadership & Generalist Legal Support Provide strategic advice, decision‑making support, and leadership across the full range of legal issues facing the company. Manage and mentor a team of commercial and product attorneys, ensuring consistent, practical, and business‑oriented legal advice across functions. Collaborate with our senior leadership and advise on high visibility, high impact strategic initiatives and commercial partnerships and product launches. Serve as an escalation point for the team on high‑impact or time‑sensitive matters. Support the company's engagement with regulators, industry groups, and external stakeholders where appropriate. Litigation Management & Employment Matters Oversee active litigation and dispute matters, coordinating with external counsel as needed. Provide strategic guidance to minimize exposure and resolve disputes effectively. Manage internal stakeholder communication, document collection, and timelines related to litigation matters. Serve as lead advisor on global employment policies, procedures, and applicable labor law requirements. Provide practical, business‑oriented advice on a broad range of employment law issues, including performance management, terminations, employee relations issues, pay transparency, immigration, equity/compensation, and workplace accommodations. Partner with the People Team (HRBPs, HR Ops, Recruiting, Compensation & Benefits) to design and implement legally‑compliant policies, programs, and processes. Collaborate with the Compliance & Ethics team on sensitive workplace investigations, company‑wide compliance programs, and hotline matters. Qualifications Juris Doctor (JD) and active license to practice law. Minimum 8 years of combined law firm and in‑house experience, with a strong focus on strategic initiatives, employment law and litigation management. Proven ability to manage complex contracts, litigation matters, and employment‑related legal issues. Strong business acumen and strategic thinking skills. Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to advise executives and cross‑functional teams effectively. Demonstrated success managing outside counsel and achieving cost‑efficient, strategic outcomes in litigation. Experience managing and mentoring attorneys; demonstrated ability to lead a team. Knowledge of regulatory frameworks relevant to technology companies (e.g., competition, consumer protection) strongly preferred. Highly strategic and analytical with strong ability to issue‑spot, assess and communicate risks, make common‑sense decisions in the face of ambiguity, and find flexible/creative solutions to achieve business goals. Ability to balance multiple matters simultaneously and to respond quickly to shifting priorities. Strong problem‑solving skills, and the ability to make sound decisions in ambiguous or fast‑moving environments. Excellent verbal and written communication skills, interpersonal skills, and the ability to build trust across all levels of the organization. Excellent judgment, high integrity, and strong interpersonal skills, and a “can‑do” attitude. Highly motivated, resourceful, and able to balance multiple priorities under tight deadlines. Adaptability and openness to taking on new or unfamiliar legal areas. Benefits and Perks Work from (almost) anywhere for up to 20 days per year Company‑paid therapy sessions through SpringHealth Company‑paid subscription to Headspace Annual company‑wide week off a year - the whole team fully recharges (and returns without a pile‑up of work!) Paid parental leave Generous paid vacation + time off for your birthday Access to thousands of on‑demand e‑learnings Travel discounts Employee Resource Groups Free lunch 2 days per week Convenient downtown SF office location close to the Montgomery MUNI and BART stations. Building amenities, such as a gym, dog policy, & bike parking There are a variety of factors that go into determining a salary range, including but not limited to external market benchmark data, geographic location, and years of experience sought/required. The range for this United States based role is $220,000 - $260,000 USD. We offer a competitive base salary and benefits including: health benefits; flexible spending account; retirement benefits; life insurance; paid time off (including PTO, paid sick leave, medical leave, bereavement leave, floating holidays and paid holidays); and parental leave benefits. This role is eligible to be considered for an annual bonus and equity grant. At OpenTable, we pride ourselves on fostering a global and dynamic work environment. As a team member with us, you will benefit from a schedule tailored to accommodate a global workforce operating across multiple time zones. While the majority of your responsibilities may align with conventional business hours, there will be instances where you are expected to manage communications - via calls, Slack messages, or emails - outside of regular working hours to effectively collaborate with international colleagues, respond to restaurant partners and/or address urgent matters. OpenTable will always abide by and consider local laws and regulations. Inclusion We're committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels they belong and can thrive. We know the best ideas come when we bring different voices to the table, so we're building a team as dynamic as the diners and restaurants we serve-and fostering a culture where everyone feels welcome to be themselves. If you need adjustments during the application or interview process, or on the job, we're here to support you. Please reach out to your recruiter to request any adjustments. OpenTable, Inc. and its respective subsidiaries (together, “OpenTable”, “our/we/us”, or “Company”) will process your personal data in accordance with applicable data protection laws for the purposes described in our privacy notice (OpenTable (Germany) and OpenTable (All Other Locations)). As part of the application process OpenTable may share your personal data across our group of companies, subject to our privacy notice and applicable laws. In order to consider you for new positions, OpenTable may keep your personal data for 6 months (within the EU) and 2 years (in all other regions), unless otherwise required by applicable law. #J-18808-Ljbffr
    $220k-260k yearly 5d ago
  • Director, Planning Analytics

    Ariat International 4.7company rating

    Director of strategy job in San Leandro, CA

    About The Role We're looking for a strategic, data-driven leader to build and elevate our Planning Analytics function. As the Director of Planning Analytics, you will lead the development and execution of advanced data strategies that optimize demand planning, inventory management, and overall business performance across our Retail, E-Commerce, and Wholesale channels. You'll partner cross-functionally with Planning, Merchandising, Finance, Supply Chain, and IT to enhance decision-making and drive profitable growth through smarter insights, predictive analytics, and automation. This role will play a pivotal part in shaping how data informs planning-bridging strategy, technology, and execution to ensure we have the right product, in the right place, at the right time. You'll Make a Difference By Developing dashboards and analytical tools that illuminate sales trends, inventory productivity, and financial KPIs. Driving the adoption of predictive analytics, AI-driven forecasting, and scenario modeling to improve planning accuracy. Partnering with cross-functional teams to optimize inventory and supply-demand balance. Leading continuous improvement through advanced tools, automation, and process innovation. Other duties as assigned. About You 8+ years of progressive experience in Planning, Analytics, or Business Intelligence, ideally within retail, wholesale, or consumer goods industries. Proven track record in demand forecasting, inventory optimization, and financial analytics to drive sales, margin, and efficiency improvements. Strong understanding of Retail, E-Commerce, and Wholesale business models and their interdependencies. Expertise with data visualization tools such as Tableau, Power BI, or Looker, and experience in building automated, insight-driven dashboards. Working knowledge of ERP and planning systems (e.g., Anaplan, SAP IBP, Blue Yonder) and familiarity with SQL or similar analytics tools. Demonstrated leadership experience, including building, managing, and mentoring high-performing teams. Exceptional strategic thinking and problem-solving skills, with the ability to connect data insights to actionable business strategies. Excellent communication and storytelling abilities to present complex analytics in a clear and influential way to senior stakeholders. Proven ability to partner cross-functionally with Planning, Merchandising, Finance, Operations, and IT to align planning initiatives with business goals. Passion for process improvement and technology optimization, driving automation and standardization of analytics and reporting tools. Naturally curious, continuously learning and applying new analytical techniques, technologies, and best practices. About Ariat Ariat is an innovative, outdoor global brand with roots in equestrian performance. We develop high-quality footwear and apparel for people who ride, work, and play outdoors, and care about performance, quality, comfort, and style. The salary range for this position is $175,000 to $185,000 per year. The salary is determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data for geographic locations. Ariat in good faith believes that this posted compensation range is accurate for this role at this location at the time of this posting. This range may be modified in the future. Ariat's holistic benefits package for full-time team members includes (but is not limited to): Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance options Expanded wellness and mental health benefits Paid time off (PTO), paid holidays, and paid volunteer days 401(k) with company match Bonus incentive plans Team member discount on Ariat merchandise Note: Availability of benefits may be subject to location & employment type and may have certain eligibility requirements. Ariat reserves the right to alter these benefits in whole or in part at any time without advance notice. Ariat will consider qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws. Ariat is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetics or any other basis protected under federal, state, or local law. Ariat is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to candidates with disabilities. If you need an accommodation during the application process, email *************************. Please see our Employment Candidate Privacy Policy at ********************* to learn more about how we collect, use, retain and disclose Personal Information. Please note that Ariat does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Agreement, Ariat will not consider or agree to payment of any referral compensation or recruiter/agency placement fee. In the event a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without a previously signed Agreement, Ariat explicitly reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted directly to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of Ariat.
    $175k-185k yearly 1d ago
  • Senior Director, Commercial Legal - Hypergrowth SaaS

    Vanta Inc.

    Director of strategy job in San Francisco, CA

    A dynamic technology company based in San Francisco seeks a Senior Director of Commercial Legal to lead its commercial legal function. You will supervise a talented team of legal professionals, negotiate critical contracts, and collaborate across departments to facilitate business growth. The ideal candidate will have a JD and extensive experience in commercial agreements, ideally in a hypergrowth tech environment. You will be pivotal in establishing processes that drive efficiency while ensuring compliance and mitigating risks. #J-18808-Ljbffr
    $142k-212k yearly est. 4d ago
  • Senior Director, Strategic In-House Counsel

    Cytokinetics 4.5company rating

    Director of strategy job in San Francisco, CA

    A leading biopharmaceutical company in South San Francisco is seeking a Senior Director, Legal Counsel to oversee complex contract negotiations and provide legal guidance for corporate activities. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience, a JD degree, and strong knowledge of U.S. securities laws. This role requires excellent communication and analytical skills, alongside the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment. #J-18808-Ljbffr
    $195k-268k yearly est. 2d ago

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How much does a director of strategy earn in Richmond, CA?

The average director of strategy in Richmond, CA earns between $125,000 and $243,000 annually. This compares to the national average director of strategy range of $107,000 to $198,000.

Average director of strategy salary in Richmond, CA

$175,000

What are the biggest employers of Directors Of Strategy in Richmond, CA?

The biggest employers of Directors Of Strategy in Richmond, CA are:
  1. Butler, Shine, Stern & Partners
  2. BioMarin
  3. The Voleon Group
  4. BSSP
  5. Beone Medicines
  6. Intrepid Ascent
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