Senior Manager, Corporate Strategy

Job Description

The Senior Manager, Corporate Strategy is a critical member of Freshworks' global strategy team, supporting high‑priority initiatives that shape the company's direction. The role partners closely with Strategy leadership and cross‑functional stakeholders across Product, Sales, Finance, and Operations.

This is a consulting‑style environment within a fast‑moving SaaS company, blending strategic thinking with hands‑on execution. You will develop business cases, conduct market and competitive analysis, and support the execution of strategic programs that matter.

• Support strategic projects that address key company priorities, providing analysis, insights, and clear recommendations.
• Work closely with Strategy leadership and cross‑functional stakeholders to frame problems, gather data, and develop fact‑based solutions.
• Conduct market, competitive, and financial analysis, including building business cases, scenario models, and investment evaluations.
• Assist in the creation of board‑level, investor‑facing, and internal strategy materials that communicate Freshworks' narrative and priorities.
• Translate high‑level strategic goals into actionable plans, ensuring work streams are scoped, milestones defined, and progress tracked.
• Collaborate with partners across geographies and functions to ensure alignment, clarity, and project momentum.
• Contribute to operational deep‑dives, opportunity sizing, and strategic planning cycles.
• Bring structure, analytical rigor, and strong communication to complex business problems.

• 4–6 years of experience in management consulting (MBB or equivalent strongly preferred), corporate strategy, or business operations.
• MBA preferred; acceptable to have strong undergraduate consulting track records.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with the ability to interpret data, develop insights, and influence decisions.
• Financial modeling and business case development capabilities.
• Experience working in or supporting SaaS technology businesses preferred.
• Ability to operate in a dynamic, fast‑paced environment and work across multiple projects simultaneously.
• Excellent communication, slide‑building, and stakeholder management skills.
• Collaborative across teams and geographies; this role does not have direct people‑management responsibilities.

This is a hybrid role based in San Mateo, CA, requiring an in‑office presence three days per week (Tuesday‑Thursday).

• Annual base salary range: $210,000 – $260,000 USD; eligible for target bonus.
• Bonus/equity may be available.
• Freshworks offers dental, medical, vision, disability, and life insurances.
• Equity + ESPP, flexible PTO, flexible spending, commuter benefits, and wellness benefits.
• Adoption and parental leave benefits.

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.