Director, Strategy and Operations - Data Cloud

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As the Strategy and Operations Director, you will own the operational rhythm of the Data Cloud business unit. You will look around corners, bridge gaps between product strategy and market execution, and enable executive decision-making through synthesis, prioritization, and deep business insight.

• P&T Leadership Partner:
  Act as a critical partner to the SVP & GM of Data Cloud you will seamlessly drive strategic priorities, tracking, and execution across a global product and technology organization.
• Operating Cadence:
  Establish, own, and continually optimize the operating cadence, planning cycles, and alignment frameworks across multiple teams and cross-functional organizations.
• Strategy into Execution:
  Translate high-level vision and business strategy into rigorous operational execution, ensuring absolute organizational clarity, focus, and measurable business outcomes.
• Executive Decision-Making:
  Synthesize complex data, competitive intelligence, and engineering/product updates into clear recommendations that enable swift, high-impact decision-making for the SVP and senior executive leadership.

• Run the GM Function:
  Own the day-to-day operational cadence of the Data Cloud business unit, including leadership staff meetings, quarterly execution reviews, operational dashboards, and town halls.
• OKR Ownership:
  Drive, own, and track the adoption and execution of Objectives and Key Results (OKRs) across the Data Cloud organization, ensuring alignment with broader corporate goals.
• Operational Excellence:
  Identify and implement opportunities to optimize systems, resource allocation, and processes to increase agility and delivery speed across the organization.

• Strategy Orchestration:
  Coordinate and facilitate the definition, refinement, and execution of the Data Cloud product and business strategy in close partnership with the SVP and product leadership.
• Go-To-Market & Field Alignment:
  Serve as the primary connective tissue between Data Cloud and partner functions, ensuring seamless execution across Sales, Marketing, and Partnerships.
• Analyst & Market Relations:
  Collaborate with Product Marketing and Analyst Relations to ensure our strategic narrative is clear, consistent, and impactful for industry analysts and the market.
• Corporate Function Liaison:
  Serve as the primary point of contact and liaison for Corporate Strategy, Corporate Development (M&A), Finance, and People & Purpose (HR).

• High-Impact Projects:
  Lead critical, cross-functional strategic initiatives—such as evaluating new market opportunities, partnership frameworks, or business model innovations.
• Executive Storyboarding:
  Develop strategic presentations, business reviews, and board-level materials that translate complex technical and business metrics into compelling narratives.
• Trusted Advisor:
  Act as a strategic…