Project Lead, Strategic Planning & Operations, Office of CEO
Druva · Santa Clara, CA
Posted about 3 months ago
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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 80 days Druva's roles stay open a median of 77 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- No 5% of Druva's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Druva
- high 42 stale, 1 reposted of 42 open
- Hiring momentum
- 56 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-10-23
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Druva's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Druva.
About this role
The Project Lead for Strategic Planning and Operations will work closely with the CEO and executive team to drive high-impact initiatives across business planning, strategic operations, and corporate strategy. This role involves conducting research and analysis to support decision-making, managing complex projects across departments, and enhancing corporate communication processes. The position requires significant autonomy and the ability to influence senior leadership while delivering polished updates directly to executives.
- benefits
- 2/5
- freshness
- 1/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 5/5
- pay transparency
- 0/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Druva as an employer.
What you need
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Management, Engineering, or a related field; MBA a plus
- 3-5 years of professional experience, ideally within top-tier consulting, corporate strategy, or a high-growth SaaS environment
- Established track record of partnering directly with, advising, and influencing senior/executive leadership on high-stakes decisions
- Deep understanding of business operations, strategy development, and SaaS business models
- Demonstrated ability to operate with a high degree of autonomy and ambiguity
- Exceptional written, verbal, and interpersonal skills; high emotional intelligence and executive presence
What you get
- Pay range between $112,000 and $157,333/year
- Potential for discretionary annual bonus or commissions, and equity
- Comprehensive benefits program including health and wellness benefits, 401(k) retirement plan, life and disability insurance coverages
Worth weighing
- High visibility and impact role with significant autonomy
- Requires navigating ambiguity and influencing senior leaders
- No specific mention of remote work or flexibility in hours
- Fast-paced environment may not suit everyone
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Listed by Druva on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-23. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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