Director of Strategy

Position Summary

Reporting directly to the SVP for Global Ads Product, Engineering & BD for Samsung Ads, the Director of Strategy Operations & Planning will be responsible for developing and executing strategic initiatives and business planning efforts. This includes optimizing operational processes, and driving organizational vision and growth. This role requires a strategic thinker with strong leadership abilities and exceptional analytical skills.

The ideal candidate is self-motivated, organized, solutions-focused, with the ability to unravel complexity, navigate the organization, come to a quick understanding of the needs of the business, and drive close collaboration with all areas of the business globally.

Role and Responsibilities

Role & Responsibilities

Planning and Operations

• Collaborate with senior leadership to develop and refine the overall strategic direction, ensuring alignment with the company’s broader goals and objectives.
• Serve as a strategic thought leader to develop and implement comprehensive plans to drive organizational growth and operational efficiency across the P&E global team.
• Independently prepare presentations and documents for internal and external meetings, including leadership workshops.

Resource Planning

• Lead budget management for the organization across all major sites (US, India, Poland, Korea) and categories (headcount, infrastructure, T&E, etc.)
• Oversee talent management and hiring process in close partnership with HR and Talent Acquisition teams, including discussions and decision-making about optimal functional distributions and trade-offs.
• Monitor and evaluate resource utilization and project progress to ensure effective use of resources. Identify resource gaps or challenges and develop future org plans and budgets accordingly.

Project Management

• Manage the planning and review process of team Management by Objectives (MBOs).
• Establish goals around Objective Key Results (OKRs) and other metrics to measure the success of strategic initiatives, and monitor them proactively.
• Prepare regular reports and executive-level presentations to communicate strategic recommendations, progress, and performance updates to senior management.

Skills and Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Management, or a related field; MBA or advanced degree preferred
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in strategy, business operations, or management consulting roles
• Strong analytical skills and experience with data-driven decision-making
• Unparalleled organizational skills with the ability to balance multiple, competing projects and priorities under tight deadlines
• Exceptional leadership with strong verbal and written communication skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in managing global team and projects
• Ability to navigate ambiguity and uncertain situations, and drive clarity
• Outstanding interpersonal and creative problem-solving skills that help influence and work well with all levels within the organization
• Mastery of Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

Compensation for this role, for candidates based in Mountain View, CA, is expected to be between $210,000 ~ $245,000. Actual pay will be determined considering factors such as relevant skills and experience, and comparison to other employees in the role.

Regular full-time employees (salaried or hourly) have access to benefits including: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, 401(k), Employee Purchase Program, Tuition Assistance (after 6 months), Paid Time Off, Student Loan Program (after 6 months), Wellness Incentives, and many more.

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