Principal, Strategy & Transformation

Ladders; United States; Remote; USD 172,000 - 248,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Potential for bonus or incentive

Equity opportunities

Flexible work environment

Professional development support

Job summary

Ladders seeks a Principal, Strategy & Transformation to partner with senior leaders in delivering high-impact, AI-enabled transformation across cross-functional programs. Remote work within the United States is supported, with compensation of $172,100 – $247,500 annually.

The role blends strategic problem-solving with hands-on execution, demanding comfort moving between strategy, analysis, and program leadership in a fast-paced tech environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years post-MBA experience, with 2 years in management consulting or equivalent roles.
• MBA from a top-tier business school or a direct promote track record in consulting.
• Deep experience in enterprise tech; cybersecurity knowledge is a plus.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills for senior audiences.
• Proven ability to manage projects and large-scale transformations.
• High agency and self-starter mentality in fast-paced environments.
• AI-fluent, using tools like ChatGPT and coding agents as primary work methods.

Responsibilities

• Frame and analyze complex business problems to develop actionable recommendations
• Build and iterate on analyses, models, and dashboards independently
• Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to gather information and co-create deliverables
• Present robust recommendations that withstand executive scrutiny
• Drive execution of cross-functional initiatives, ensuring teams stay on track
• Adapt to various roles as needed, from strategy to project management
• Coach team members on leveraging AI to enhance their output

Skills

Strategic problem-solving

Executive communication

Project management

AI fluency

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

MBA from a top-tier school

Tools

ChatGPT

Coding agents

Job description

For our client, we are seeking a Principal, Strategy & Transformation to join the team of a leader in the Information Technology space. This role will partner closely with senior stakeholders to tackle high‑impact business challenges and translate ambiguity into clear, actionable direction. The position blends strategic problem‑solving with hands‑on execution across cross‑functional initiatives, with a strong emphasis on delivering recommendations that hold up under executive scrutiny. It also requires comfort moving fluidly between strategy, analysis, and program leadership in a fast‑paced technology environment. A strong interest in AI‑enabled ways of working will be important, as the role supports and coaches others in using modern tools to improve output and speed. Location: Remote. Compensation: $172,100 – $247,500 annually.

Responsibilities

• Frame and analyze complex business problems to develop actionable recommendations
• Build and iterate on analyses, models, and dashboards independently
• Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to gather information and co-create deliverables
• Present robust recommendations that withstand executive scrutiny
• Drive execution of cross-functional initiatives, ensuring teams stay on track
• Adapt to various roles as needed, from strategy to project management
• Coach team members on leveraging AI to enhance their output

Qualifications

• 3+ years post-MBA experience, with 2 years in management consulting or equivalent roles
• MBA from a top‑tier business school or a direct promote track record in consulting
• Deep experience in enterprise tech; cybersecurity knowledge is a plus
• Strong verbal and written communication skills for senior audiences
• Proven ability to manage projects and large‑scale transformations
• High agency and self‑starter mentality in fast‑paced environments
• AI‑fluent, using tools like ChatGPT and coding agents as primary work methods

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package
• Potential for bonus or incentive compensation
• Equity opportunities
• Flexible work environment
• Professional development support

Our client is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every qualification—your background could be exactly what this team needs.