Strategy and Execution Director

Strategy and Execution Director at Databricks

Databricks is seeking a Strategy and Execution Director to operationalize the Databricks corporate strategy by leading the design, implementation and optimization of processes, and engagement models. In this role, you will drive cross functional alignment to scale the business for continued hyper-growth. Successful candidates for the role will possess both a strategic business outlook, ability to design processes to scale and the keen analytical skills to be able to look at the data into the details and requirements of various strategic initiatives, while understanding the bigger picture and business objectives. We are building a team that is more interested in getting it right than being right. We care more about winning the game than who scored the points.

The Impact You Will Have

• Identifies opportunities and drives cross-functional outcomes to grow and scale Databricks
• Lead discovery and problem validation by assessing current-state, identifying decision points, and grounding opportunities in data, personas, and critical user or business journeys
• Frame and prioritize opportunities by testing assumptions, identifying high-impact levers, and aligning stakeholders on target-state outcomes
• Design E2E scalable target-state operations weaving together process design, operating model definition, automation, and/or AI levers to optimize your answer
• Translate strategy into action through pilots and prototypes, rapidly testing hypotheses, failing fast, and iterating based on feedback and measurable results
• Own operationalizing and delivering on the business outcome in conjunction with cross functional business partners, while driving alignment with senior leadership
• Measure quantifiable impact of the outcomes implemented and create well defined KPIs to ensure successful execution of transformations and sustainable improvement

What We Look For

• 10+ years of experience in driving strategic initiatives across many functions, influencing stakeholders VP+
• Experience in business process improvement, business transformations or corporate strategy with time at a top tier consulting firm is a plus.
• Consultative approach, including ability to analyze process flows and identify operational metrics
• Take a tailored approach to meet the customer / business needs by adjusting behavior and outcomes based on the dynamics of the team, stakeholder, and program situation(s)
• Advanced research and analysis skills that you can flex to address a complex problem and/or situation
• Demonstrate an advanced ability to define and break down ambiguous and complex business problems into structured hypotheses, pilots, and scalable solutions
• Communicate complex ideas with authority, influencing stakeholders including Databricks executives and department leadership.
• Experience in the enterprise software industry, SaaS and B2B experience preferred.
• Be self-driven, and show ability to drive decisions on ambiguous asks with incomplete data
• Comfortable and thrive in a rapidly scaling and dynamic startup environment
• Bachelor's Degree required

About Databricks

Databricks is the data and AI company. More than 10,000 organizations worldwide — including Comcast, Condé Nast, Grammarly, and over 50% of the Fortune 500 — rely on the Databricks Data Intelligence Platform to unify and democratize data, analytics and AI. Databricks is headquartered in San Francisco, with offices around the globe and was founded by the original creators of Lakehouse, Apache Spark™, Delta Lake and MLflow. To learn more, follow Databricks on Twitter, LinkedIn and Facebook.

Benefits

At Databricks, we strive to provide comprehensive benefits and perks that meet the needs of all of our employees. For specific details on the benefits offered in your region, please visit https://www.mybenefitsnow.com/databricks.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

At Databricks, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive culture where everyone can excel. We take great care to ensure that our hiring practices are inclusive and meet equal employment opportunity standards. Individuals looking for employment at Databricks are considered without regard to age, color, disability, ethnicity, family or marital status, gender identity or expression, language, national origin, physical and mental ability, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, veteran status, and other protected characteristics.

Key skills/competency

• Strategic Planning
• Execution Leadership
• Process Optimization
• Cross-functional Alignment
• Business Transformation
• Stakeholder Management
• Data Analysis
• Program Management
• Enterprise Software
• SaaS Operations