Director, Strategy - SaaS Product Management / Go-to-Market
Job Summary
Job Description
Saviynt is seeking a Director of Strategy to lead the development and execution of strategies for substantial growth and operational improvements within the company. This role involves formulating long-term strategic priorities, creating detailed execution plans, generating business insights through rigorous analysis, and directing market/customer research to identify growth opportunities. The Director will partner with senior leadership to enhance operational rhythm, establish key metrics, and prepare executive-level content. The position requires deep insight into pressing executive agenda issues, direct exposure to senior decision-making, and cultivating influential relationships across all company functions. The ideal candidate possesses a strong background in product and market strategy, a proven track record in strategy development and execution, project leadership, business analysis, and problem-solving, with prior experience in a scaling SaaS company. Essential qualities include being driven, possessing exceptional executive communication skills, and excelling at building consensus in a dynamic, collaborative, and often ambiguous environment. Experience in management consulting and the technology market is highly desirable.
Must have:
- Lead strategic projects cross-functionally.
- Develop comprehensive strategies with operating plans.
- Generate business insights through analytics and research.
- Drive performance improvements and growth potential.
- Develop robust business cases with financial modeling.
- 8-12+ years of experience in strategy/operations.
- 3+ years post-MBA preferred.
- Experience in scaling SaaS or Cybersecurity company.
- Exceptional analytical and financial modeling skills.
- Strong executive presence and communication skills.
- Highly developed influencing and team leadership skills.
- Proactive self-starter in a high-growth environment.
Good to have:
- Experience at a top-tier management consulting firm.
- Experience in a corporate strategy function with technology exposure.
12 skills required
Job Details
Saviynt is an identity authority platform built to power and protect the world at work. In a world of digital transformation, where organizations are faced with increasing cyber risk but cannot afford defensive measures to slow down progress, Saviynt’s Enterprise Identity Cloud gives customers unparalleled visibility, control and intelligence to better defend against threats while empowering users with right-time, right-level access to the digital technologies and tools they need to do their best work.
The Strategy team at Saviynt is focused on achieving significant results for the company through robust performance management frameworks, a disciplined operational cadence, and the leadership of critical strategic initiatives. We spearhead high-impact projects that span product strategy and broader corporate objectives.
As the Director of Strategy, you will lead the development and execution of strategies that drive substantial growth and significant operational improvements across the business. This encompasses formulating long-term strategic priorities and the detailed execution plans to achieve them, generating key business insights through rigorous analysis, and directing market and customer research to identify and capitalize on significant new opportunities for growth and market expansion. You will also partner closely with senior leadership to enhance the operational rhythm of the organization, establish clear metrics for critical initiatives, and contribute to the preparation of high-level content for executive-level discussions.
In this highly visible role, you will tackle complex, strategic challenges, gain deep insight into the most pressing issues on the executive agenda, have direct exposure to senior-level decision-making processes, and cultivate influential relationships with leaders across all functions of the company.
We are seeking a strategic leader with a strong background in product and market strategy, coupled with a proven track record of success in all facets of strategy development and execution, including project leadership, sophisticated business analysis, and effective problem-solving. Crucially, we require candidates with previous experience working within a scaling SaaS company. We value individuals who are driven, possess exceptional executive communication skills, and excel at building consensus across diverse teams. A demonstrated ability to thrive in a dynamic, collaborative, and often ambiguous environment is essential. Experience in management consulting and the technology market is highly desirable.
WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING:
- Lead and drive highly visible, strategic projects for Saviynt, working cross-functionally to rigorously structure complex problems, thoroughly analyze significant opportunities, and drive towards impactful solutions, recommendations, and measurable results through a comprehensive, fact-based approach.
- Direct the development of comprehensive strategies in collaboration with cross-functional leadership, clearly outlining the business opportunity, strategic rationale, and detailed operating plans (including product roadmaps, go-to-market strategies, and business models) required to capture that opportunity.
- Oversee the generation of critical business insights through advanced analytics and in-depth market research, providing actionable intelligence on market trends, customer needs, and competitive dynamics.
- Identify and champion key areas within the business where strategic interventions can drive substantial performance improvements, unlock significant growth potential, and provide clarity for effective execution.
- Spearhead the development of robust business cases, including sophisticated financial modeling, comprehensive cost-benefit analyses, thorough risk assessments, and insightful scenario planning to support strategic decision-making.
WHAT YOU BRING:
- 8-12+ years of progressive experience, including 3+ years post-MBA (preferred), in a combination of strategic roles, business operations leadership, and strategy within a technology company, coupled with experience at a top-tier management consulting firm or in a corporate strategy function with significant exposure to the technology sector.
- A significant portion of this experience must have been gained at a scaling Cyber Security or SaaS company.
- Demonstrated expertise in leading large-scale strategic initiatives from initial problem framing and rigorous research/analysis through the development of comprehensive business and operational plans, and ultimately driving successful execution.
- Exceptional mathematical, data analysis, and financial modeling skills with the proven ability to independently address complex business challenges with minimal guidance.
- Strong executive presence and outstanding written/verbal communication skills to effectively engage and influence senior executives across various geographies and functions; comfortable in both business and technical discussions.
- Highly developed influencing skills with a proven ability to lead and motivate extended and virtual teams to achieve strategic objectives.
- A proactive self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced, highly collaborative, and innovative high-growth environment.
If required for this role, you will:
- Complete security & privacy literacy and awareness training during onboarding and annually thereafter
- Review (initially and annually thereafter), understand, and adhere to Information Security/Privacy Policies and Procedures such as (but not limited to):
> Data Classification, Retention & Handling Policy
> Incident Response Policy/Procedures
> Business Continuity/Disaster Recovery Policy/Procedures
> Mobile Device Policy
> Account Management Policy
> Access Control Policy
> Personnel Security Policy
> Privacy Policy
Saviynt is an amazing place to work. We are a high-growth, Platform as a Service company focused on Identity Authority to power and protect the world at work. You will experience tremendous growth and learning opportunities through challenging yet rewarding work which directly impacts our customers, all within a welcoming and positive work environment. If you're resilient and enjoy working in a dynamic environment you belong with us!
Saviynt is an equal opportunity employer and we welcome everyone to our team. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
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