Director, Corporate Strategy

Director, Corporate Strategy – DataRobot

DataRobot delivers AI that maximizes impact and minimizes business risk. Our platform and applications integrate into core business processes so teams can develop, deliver, and govern AI at scale. DataRobot empowers practitioners to deliver predictive and generative AI, and enables leaders to secure their AI assets. Organizations worldwide rely on DataRobot for AI that makes sense for their business — today and in the future.

Responsibilities

• Execute the continuous development and evolution of DataRobot’s corporate strategy, translating the company’s mission and vision into an actionable strategic plan.
• Conduct in-depth analysis of the AI market, competitive landscape, and emerging technology to identify and evaluate strategic threats and opportunities.
• Develop high-impact presentations and strategic narratives for the Executive Leadership Team (ELT), outlining strategic priorities, market analysis, and key initiatives.
• Act as an internal consultant, leading high-priority, cross‑functional strategic projects as defined by the Office of the CEO (e.g., new business models, strategic partnerships).
• Partner with Finance and functional leaders to support the annual strategic planning process, ensuring tight alignment between strategy, execution, and financial targets.
• Collaborate with leaders across Product, GTM, and Engineering to operationalize strategic initiatives and gather insights that inform direction.

Requirements

• 5+ years of relevant experience, strong preference for backgrounds in top‑tier management consulting and/or in‑house corporate strategy at a tech/SaaS company.
• Exceptional structured, hypothesis‑driven problem solving and quantitative analytical skills; able to synthesize complex information into clear, actionable insights.
• Superior communication and presentation skills, with the ability to articulate complex strategic concepts clearly and persuasively to senior executives.
• Exceptional program management skills, including the ability to manage cross‑functional initiatives.
• Demonstrated ability to tackle complex and ambiguous challenges with a bias for action and a high degree of ownership.
• Proven ability to build strong, collaborative relationships with senior stakeholders and influence across all levels of an organization.
• Domain knowledge in AI along with experience with SaaS business models and go‑to‑market functions is preferred.

Benefits & Compensation

We strive to attract and retain the best talent by providing competitive pay and benefits with our employees’ well‑being at the core. Benefits may include Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance; Flexible Time Off Program; Paid Holidays; Paid Parental Leave; Global Employee Assistance Program (EAP); and more. See local legal requirements for specific details.

Operating Principles

• Wow Our Customers
• Set High Standards
• Be Better Than Yesterday
• Be Rigorous
• Assume Positive Intent
• Have the Tough Conversations
• Be Better Together
• Debate, Decide, Commit
• Deliver Results
• Overcommunicate

EEO & Diversity

DataRobot is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and affirmative action employer. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other legally protected characteristics. We encourage all candidates, especially women, people of color, LGBTQ+ identifying people, differently abled, and other people from marginalized groups to apply. All applicant data is handled in accordance with our Applicant Privacy Policy.