Senior Director Corporate Strategy
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30+ days ago
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1 Vacancy
Job Summary
The Principal Strategy Senior Director is a senior leader within Freshworks global Strategy team responsible for shaping and driving the companys most important strategic priorities. Reporting directly to the VP of Strategy this leader will partner with the CEO CFO Sales Leaders and other members of the Executive Leadership Team on projects that help define Freshworks future.
This role offers a consulting-like environment with the pace of a SaaS company: combining structured problem solving with hands-on execution and moving seamlessly from board-level strategy design to operational delivery. The Principal will lead a small high-impact team in India and work closely with the Strategy team in the United States and stakeholders globally.
Key Responsibilities
Tackle Freshworks hardest problems by leading strategic projects that address company-defining priorities.
Engage directly with senior executives serving as a trusted thought partner to the VP of Strategy and the Executive Leadership Team.
Lead and grow a high-impact team in India developing talent and building a culture of analytical rigor speed and results.
Collaborate seamlessly across geographies working closely with colleagues in the U.S. headquarters and global functions to ensure alignment and impact.
Develop board-level and investor-facing materials as well as internal strategy communications that shape Freshworks narrative.
Perform market competitive and financial analysis from business cases and scenario models to investment evaluations.
Translate strategic priorities into execution ensuring initiatives are clearly scoped milestones are tracked and outcomes are delivered.
Represent the Strategy function in India fostering cross-functional partnerships and ensuring high visibility across the organization.
Qualifications :
Bachelors degree required; MBA strongly preferred.
18 - 20 years of professional experience in strategy management consulting or corporate strategy/operations leadership roles.
Deep analytical skills and data analysis skills
Ability to translate data into actionable insights that affect change in the business
Proven ability to engage and influence executive leadership shaping decisions at the CEO/CFO level.
Strong financial modeling and business case development capabilities.
Familiarity with SaaS business models and technology markets.
Ability to thrive in dynamic fast-paced environments shifting fluidly between high-level strategy and hands-on execution.
Exceptional communication problem-solving and stakeholder management skills.
Experience building and leading small teams with a demonstrated ability to recruit mentor and scale talent.
Additional Information :
At Freshworks we are creating a global workplace that enables everyone to find their true potential purpose and passion irrespective of their background gender race sexual orientation religion or ethnicity. We are committed to providing equal opportunity for all and believe that diversity in the workplace creates a more vibrant richer environment for employees and the business.
At Freshworks we have fostered an environment that enables everyone to find their true potential purpose and passion welcoming colleagues of all backgrounds genders sexual orientations religions and ethnicities. We are committed to providing equal opportunity and believe that diversity in the workplace creates a more vibrant richer environment that boosts the goals of our employees communities and business. Fresh vision. Real impact. Come build it with us.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time
Key Skills
- Business Development
- Marketing
- Pricing
- Analysis Skills
- Research Experience
- Project Management
- Research & Development
- Strategic Planning
- Financial Modeling
- Leadership Experience
- Management Consulting
- Analytics
About Company
Freshworks makes it fast and easy for businesses to delight their customers and employees. We do this by taking a fresh approach to building and delivering software that is affordable, quick to implement, and designed for the end user. Headquartered in San Mateo, California, Freshwork ... View more
