Forward Deployed Strategist - R01572124

Ladders; United States; Remote; USD 170,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote-friendly

Cross-functional

High-impact projects

Flexible locations

Continuous improvement

Job summary

Ladders is seeking a Forward Deployed Strategist to join our team. The role partners with business, operations, and engineering stakeholders to transform ambiguous challenges into practical, measurable plans.

You will focus on simplifying workflows, shaping success metrics, and identifying where AI and emerging technologies can create real business value. This remote US-based role requires strong cross-functional leadership, executive communication, and a track record of delivering change at

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in strategy, consulting, or operations leadership.
• Proven track record of managing complex, cross-functional change initiatives.
• Ability to quickly learn and synthesize complex operating models.
• Experience shaping products and workflows based on user needs and outcomes.
• Strong business judgment for assessing value and risk in ambiguous situations.
• Exceptional executive-level communication and stakeholder influence skills.
• Technical fluency in AI, automation, and enterprise technology.

Responsibilities

• Understand business models and workflows to define underlying problems.
• Identify opportunities for workflow simplification and process improvement.
• Translate ambiguous challenges into clear problem statements and actionable plans.
• Define success metrics and roadmaps aligned with business objectives.
• Evaluate AI and emerging technologies for measurable business value.
• Lead collaboration across diverse teams including engineering and operations.
• Drive execution by managing priorities, risks, and key decisions.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Stakeholder management

Executive communication

AI/Automation fluency

Job description

For our client, we are seeking a Forward Deployed Strategist - R01572124 to join the team of a leader in the Technical Services space.

This role will partner closely with business, operations, and engineering stakeholders to uncover core challenges and turn ambiguous situations into practical, measurable plans. The strategist will focus on simplifying workflows, shaping success metrics, and identifying where AI and other emerging technologies can create real business value. It is a highly cross-functional position that blends strategy, execution, and change leadership in a fast-moving environment.

Location: Remote - US based candidates only, no visa sponsorship available

Compensation: $170,000 – $230,000 annually

Responsibilities

• Understand business models and workflows to define underlying problems
• Identify opportunities for workflow simplification and process improvement
• Translate ambiguous challenges into clear problem statements and actionable plans
• Define success metrics and roadmaps aligned with business objectives
• Evaluate AI and emerging technologies for measurable business value
• Lead collaboration across diverse teams including engineering and operations
• Drive execution by managing priorities, risks, and key decisions

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in strategy, consulting, or operations leadership
• Proven track record of managing complex, cross-functional change initiatives
• Ability to quickly learn and synthesize complex operating models
• Experience shaping products and workflows based on user needs and outcomes
• Strong business judgment for assessing value and risk in ambiguous situations
• Exceptional executive-level communication and stakeholder influence skills
• Technical fluency in AI, automation, and enterprise technology

Benefits

• Flexible work locations including Minneapolis, Chicago, Dallas, and NYC
• Opportunity to work at the intersection of business strategy and technology
• Engagement in meaningful, high-impact projects with measurable outcomes
• Collaboration with cross-functional teams and stakeholders
• Focus on continuous improvement and organizational change

Our client is an equal opportunity employer.