Consumer Growth Strategy Lead — Cross-Functional Impact

Coursera; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 147,000 - 174,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

RSU equity

Health benefits

Bonus programs

Job summary

Coursera is seeking a Consumer Strategy & Growth Lead to independently drive high-priority opportunities from diagnosis to measurable outcomes. You will analyze portfolio performance, prioritize investments, and lead cross-functional teams across Product, Marketing, Content, Data, Finance, and Partner organizations to execute with rigor.

This role thrives in ambiguity and combines deep analytical work with executive strategy discussions and hands-on execution, shaping growth strategies and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Economics, Marketing, Engineering, Analytics, or related field.
• 7+ years of experience in strategy or growth, cross-functional operations.
• Experience leading cross-functional initiatives with measurable outcomes.
• Experience using quantitative analysis to identify opportunities and influence decisions.
• Ability to present recommendations to senior stakeholders using data-driven cases.

Responsibilities

• Own complex, high-priority Consumer business opportunities from diagnosis through execution, driving measurable improvements in revenue, paid conversion, retention, and LTV.
• Analyze portfolio performance to identify root causes, quantify opportunities, prioritize investments, and develop integrated growth strategies.
• Lead cross-functional initiatives across Product, Marketing, Content, Data, Finance, and Partner teams by influencing without direct authority and driving alignment around business priorities.
• Design and execute experiments, operating mechanisms, and performance reviews that accelerate learning and improve decision-making.
• Prioritize growth opportunities using business impact, implementation effort, timing, confidence, and strategic fit to maximize portfolio performance.
• Serve as a portfolio-level business owner, balancing short-term revenue opportunities with long-term category growth and learner value.

Skills

Cross-functional leadership

Quantitative analysis

Strategy execution

Data-driven decision making

Influence senior stakeholders

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Economics, Marketing, Engineering, Analytics, or related field

Tools

SQL

Job description

Coursera is seeking a Consumer Strategy & Growth Lead to independently drive high-priority opportunities from diagnosis to measurable outcomes. You will analyze portfolio performance, prioritize investments, and lead cross-functional teams across Product, Marketing, Content, Data, Finance, and Partner organizations to execute with rigor.

This role thrives in ambiguity and combines deep analytical work with executive strategy discussions and hands-on execution, shaping growth strategies and