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As Senior Director, Corporate Strategy, you will be a key strategic partner to the CEO and executive leadership team, responsible for analyzing market opportunities, driving strategic initiatives, and shaping PagerDuty's growth trajectory in digital operations management and AI-powered enterprise software. Reporting to the VP of Strategy and Corporate Development, you will operate at the tip of the spear—identifying opportunities, synthesizing insights, and delivering actionable recommendations that drive measurable business outcomes across the organization. This role requires domain expertise in enterprise software, DevOps, and AI strategy, combined with the ability to move rapidly from ambiguous problem statements to clear, data-driven recommendations. You will partner directly with senior executives across product, engineering, finance, sales, and marketing to ensure strategic alignment and translate corporate strategy into executable plans with clear ownership and accountability.
Job Responsibility:
Partner with the CEO and leadership team to define and lead corporate strategy, including key priorities, objectives, goals, and measurable outcomes
drive end-to-end strategy execution—from problem framing and analysis through actionable recommendations and implementation plans
lead strategic initiatives that create cohesive customer experiences and drive fast decision-making at the executive and board level
Serve as the subject matter expert on enterprise AI strategy, with deep knowledge of AI adoption trends, competitive landscape, and emerging agent platforms
identify and develop AI-driven opportunities and initiatives that translate PagerDuty's AI investments into measurable business outcomes, providing recommendations on positioning, priorities, and go-to-market approaches
Conduct deep market analysis including TAM assessment, competitive positioning, emerging trends, and adjacency opportunities in DevOps, IT Ops, observability, and infrastructure software
build sophisticated financial models including P&L projections, investment scenarios, and return analysis for new markets, products, and strategic initiatives
evaluate strategic investments, pricing strategies, go-to-market models, and facilitate organizational prioritization with clear ROI analysis
support corporate development activities including market analysis for potential acquisitions and partnership synergies
Serve as a senior trusted partner to the executive leadership team, influencing major strategic decisions, demonstrating the ability to lead strategic discussions and decision making
drive cross-functional collaboration to ensure strategic initiatives align with corporate objectives and establish clear execution ownership
communicate complex strategic concepts clearly and concisely to both technical and business audiences, influencing thinking and driving alignment
lead, coach, and scale a high-performing strategy team, fostering analytical rigor, bias for action, and accountability
Requirements:
Deep expertise in DevOps, IT Operations, observability, monitoring, incident management, infrastructure software, or adjacent enterprise application/infrastructure markets—with demonstrated understanding of enterprise software business models, go-to-market strategies, competitive dynamics and how AI is transforming enterprise software
MBA from a top-tier program (or equivalent work experience) and a prior Bachelor's degree with strong academic performance
10+ years total work experience with several years of post-MBA experience in corporate strategy roles at enterprise technology companies, top-tier management consulting firm or comparable experience in a strategic role
Experience successfully managing strategic initiatives end-to-end—framing ambiguous problems, conducting research and analysis, synthesizing recommendations, and building actionable business and operational plans with demonstrated ability to move rapidly from problem to recommendation
exceptional analytical and financial modeling skills, with the ability to build complex financial models, investment scenarios, and ROI analyses
Proven success leading and developing high-performing strategy or consulting teams
exceptional at building relationships, collaborating, and influencing senior executives and cross-functional stakeholders
outstanding communicator who can convey complex ideas clearly and concisely in both business and technical discussions
bias for action as an entrepreneurial self-starter who takes initiative, moves quickly, and delivers results in a fast-paced, high-growth environment
Nice to have:
Deep experience shaping enterprise AI strategy at leading enterprise software companies in DevOps, observability, monitoring, incident management, infrastructure software, or IT operations platforms
Strong track record in identifying and evaluating new market opportunities and supporting M&A initiatives including market analysis, synergy assessment, and integration planning
Proven ability to engage C-level leaders and board-level audiences with the experience in leading strategic discussions, facilitating ambiguous, open-ended strategic conversations and driving them to actionable outcomes
What we offer:
Competitive salary
Comprehensive benefits package
Flexible work arrangements
Company equity*
ESPP (Employee Stock Purchase Program)*
Retirement or pension plan*
Generous paid vacation time
Paid holidays and sick leave
Dutonian Wellness Days & HibernationDuty - companywide paid days off in addition to PTO
Paid parental leave: 22 weeks for pregnant parent, 12 weeks for non-pregnant parent (some countries have longer leave standards and we comply with local laws)*