Senior Director, Strategy and Planning

Role Overview

We’re seeking a Senior Director of Strategy & Planning to lead transformative, high-impact, cross‑functional strategic initiatives across the Customer Success organization. This role will shape our future‑state model, drive accountability against our most critical bets and serve as a strategic advisor to executive leadership. Your work will help evolve how Salesforce shows up for customers in an AI‑first world.

• Own and drive a portfolio of high‑impact strategy projects related to the broader Customer Success business. Translate open‑ended questions into structured approaches, develop strategic points of view, conduct quantitative and qualitative analysis and drive alignment on recommendations through compelling deliverables and stakeholder engagement.
• Develop and present clear, insightful and executive‑ready presentations and written documents that articulate strategic direction, analytical findings, market research and progress against strategic initiatives.
• Shape and articulate the future state of the Customer Success business within Salesforce. Offer an informed, forward‑looking perspective on industry trends, competitive dynamics and innovation opportunities across the Customer Success ecosystem.
• Conduct deep‑dive business analysis to uncover insights, evaluate tradeoffs and inform strategic decisions. Translate data into meaningful narratives that drive action across the organization.
• Translate long‑term strategic objectives into actionable priorities, investment decisions and operating plans. Partner with senior leaders to define and operationalize initiatives that drive customer outcomes and business growth.
• Collaborate closely with Offer Management, Product, Sales and Field organizations to ensure cross‑functional alignment and enable decision‑making.
• Contribute to the development of multi‑year strategic plans, ensuring alignment with company‑wide priorities, customer expectations and evolving market dynamics.

• 10+ years in management consulting, corporate strategy, corporate planning or business transformation at a high‑growth technology company.
• Deep understanding of Customer Success operating models, professional services, digital engagement or SaaS GTM strategies.
• Proven ability to lead complex, cross‑functional strategic initiatives that deliver measurable impact.
• Exceptional analytical and structured problem‑solving skills; highly fluent in frameworks, operating models and financial drivers.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, including executive‑level presentation development.
• High comfort with ambiguity and change; ability to influence without authority and drive alignment across matrixed teams.

In the United States, compensation offered will be determined by factors such as location, job level, job‑related knowledge, skills, and experience. The typical base salary range for this position is $196,800 – $300,200 annually. In select cities within the San Francisco and New York City metropolitan area, the base salary range is $214,800 – $327,600 annually. The range represents base salary only, and does not include company bonus, incentive for sales roles, equity or benefits, as applicable.

When you join Salesforce, you’ll be limitless in all areas of your life. Our benefits and resources support you to find balance and be your best, and our AI agents accelerate your impact so you can do your best. Together, we’ll bring the power of Agentforce to organizations of all sizes and deliver amazing experiences that customers love. We offer a variety of benefits to help you live well, including time‑off programs, medical, dental, vision, mental health support, paid parental leave, life and disability insurance, 401(k), and an employee stock‑purchasing program.

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