Director, Corporate Strategy

Job Description:

DataRobot delivers AI that maximizes impact and minimizes business risk. Our platform and applications integrate into core business processes so teams can develop, deliver, and govern AI at scale. DataRobot empowers practitioners to deliver predictive and generative AI, and enables leaders to secure their AI assets. Organizations worldwide rely on DataRobot for AI that makes sense for their business — today and in the future. 

The Director, Corporate Strategy at DataRobot is a strategic, results-oriented individual contributor who will work across the organization to define and accelerate our short and long-term corporate strategy. This individual will be responsible for identifying and evaluating growth opportunities, assessing the competitive landscape, and executing strategic initiatives that align with the Office of the CEO. The ideal candidate will have proven success in a strategic role with a balance of deep analytical skills, excellent project management skills, strong business acumen, the ability to influence and collaborate with senior leadership, and experience in the AI space.

Responsibilities:

• Execute the continuous development and evolution of DataRobot’s corporate strategy, translating the company's mission and vision into an actionable strategic plan.

• Conduct in-depth analysis of the AI market, competitive landscape, and emerging technology trends to identify and evaluate strategic threats and opportunities.

• Develop high-impact presentations and strategic narratives for the Executive Leadership Team (ELT), outlining strategic priorities, market analysis, and key initiatives.

• Act as an internal consultant, leading high-priority, cross-functional strategic projects as defined by the Office of the CEO (e.g., new business models, strategic partnerships).

• Partner with Finance and functional leaders to support the annual strategic planning process, ensuring tight alignment between strategy, execution, and financial targets.

• Collaborate with leaders across Product, GTM, and Engineering to ensure strategic initiatives are operationalized and to gather insights that inform strategic direction.

Requirements: 

• 5+ years of relevant experience, with a strong preference for backgrounds in top-tier management consulting and/or in-house corporate strategy at a tech/SaaS company.

• Exceptional structured, hypothesis-driven problem solving and quantitative analytical skills; able to synthesize complex information into clear, actionable insights.

• Superior communication and presentation skills, with the ability to articulate complex strategic concepts clearly and persuasively to senior executives.

• Exceptional program management skills, including the ability to manage cross-functional initiatives.

• Demonstrated ability to tackle complex and ambiguous challenges with a bias for action and a high degree of ownership.

• Proven ability to build strong, collaborative relationships with senior stakeholders and influence across all levels of an organization.

• Domain knowledge in AI along with experience with SaaS business models and go-to-market functions is preferred.

The talent and dedication of our employees are at the core of DataRobot’s journey to be an iconic company. We strive to attract and retain the best talent by providing competitive pay and benefits with our employees’ well-being at the core. Here’s what your benefits package may include depending on your location and local legal requirements: Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance, Flexible Time Off Program, Paid Holidays, Paid Parental Leave, Global Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and more!

DataRobot Operating Principles:

• Wow Our Customers
• Set High Standards
• Be Better Than Yesterday
• Be Rigorous
• Assume Positive Intent
• Have the Tough Conversations
• Be Better Together
• Debate, Decide, Commit
• Deliver Results
• Overcommunicate

Research shows that many women only apply to jobs when they meet 100% of the qualifications while many men apply to jobs when they meet 60%. At DataRobot we encourage ALL candidates, especially women, people of color, LGBTQ+ identifying people, differently abled, and other people from marginalized groups to apply to our jobs, even if you do not check every box. We’d love to have a conversation with you and see if you might be a great fit. 

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