Strategy & Execution Manager

WinsAbove; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 139,000 - 202,000; Full time

Job summary

Databricks is seeking a strategic leader to scale the Partner Strategy & Operations function. You will work with Partnerships, Sales, Product, Finance, Data, Legal and other GTM teams to set strategy and long-term goals, then execute initiatives with scalable processes and data-driven insights.

You will report to the Director of Partner Strategy and Operations. You will partner with VP-level stakeholders, deliver board materials and QBRs, and own end-to-end programs while driving performance

Qualifications

• 7+ years of strategy & operations experience in enterprise SaaS, top-tier consulting, or finance.
• Strong ownership and ability to influence VP-level stakeholders.
• Relentless problem solving with data-driven insights.
• Familiarity with GTM, partner operating models and related tools.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a strategic business partner to one or more Partner VPs.
• Lead executive analyses, strategies, and deliverables (e.g., board materials, QBR).
• Define and manage high impact cross-functional programs end to end.
• Own the operating cadence and provide performance visibility against targets.
• Inform and enhance partner strategy with field voice and quantitative analysis.
• Generate deep dives into performance trends with action-oriented outcomes.
• Guide annual GTM planning, FY and long-range modeling, KPI setting, HC planning.

Skills

Strategy & Operations

Executive analytics

AI fluency

Cross-functional leadership

Data-driven decision making

GTM/Partner ops knowledge

Tools

Databricks

SFDC

Tableau

SQL

Job description

The Team

The Partner Strategy & Operations team supports Databricks' robust ecosystem of Cloud, SI and ISV, working with the Databricks Partnerships team. Our team is laser focused on driving operational scale in an extremely high-growth environment. We empower our stakeholders and senior leadership with the insights, tools and decision criteria to inform proactive, effective, and data-driven programmatic strategies.

The Role

You will be in a critical and visible position, playing a key role in scaling the Partnerships team's strategy. In this role, you will combine analytical insight, strong business acumen, and robust cross-functional partnerships with leaders across the company while partnering with our Partnerships VP to set a strategy and medium/long term goals for the business. You will then lead the execution of many of these initiatives, building scalable processes, building consensus, and supporting all of it with proactive data-driven insights and analysis along the way. You will work with our Partnerships, Sales, Product, Finance, Data, Legal, Commercial, and other GTM teams. You will report to the Director of Partner Strategy and Operations.

The impact you will have:

• Serve as a strategic business partner to one or more Partner VPs
• Lead executive analyses, strategies, and deliverables (e.g., board materials, QBR)
• Define and manage high impact x-functional programs end to end
• Own the operating cadence and provide performance visibility against targets
• Inform and enhance partner strategy and programs with voice of the field and quantitative analysis
• Generate deep dives into performance trends with action-oriented outcomes
• Guide annual GTM planning process (FY and long-range modeling, KPI setting, HC planning)

What we look for:

• Relevant experience: 7+ years of strategy & operations experience (eg. Enterprise SaaS experience, top tier strategy consulting, investment banking, business operations)
• Business Ownership: Leadership and confidence to support VP-level GTM stakeholders like you own the business
• Relentless problem solving: Ability and passion to analyze, set priorities, and solve complex problems, digging deeper to find root causes; unafraid to ask questions
• AI and technical fluency: Leverages cutting edge AI and data tools for analysis, problem solving, data visualization, and automation; continually learning and expanding skillset; familiarity with common GTM tech stack and tools (Databricks, SFDC, Tableau, SQL, etc)
• Comfort with ambiguity: Our partner organization and ecosystem is rapidly expanding in scope and complexity, things won’t always be clean or easy. But you embrace that challenge and are excited to build for scale
• Understanding of a partner-ecosystem, GTM, or sales/partner operating model, and the judgment to evaluate tradeoffs within it.

Pay Range Transparency

Databricks is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. The pay range(s) for this role is listed below and represents the expected base salary range for non-commissionable roles or on-target earnings for commissionable roles. Actual compensation packages are based on several factors that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to job-related skills, depth of experience, relevant certifications and training, and specific work location. Based on the factors above, Databricks anticipated utilizing the full width of the range. The total compensation package for this position may also include eligibility for annual performance bonus, equity, and the benefits listed above. For more information regarding which range your location is in visit our page here.

Zone 1 Pay Range: $162,900—$223,950 USD

Zone 2 Pay Range: $146,600—$201,500 USD

Zone 3 Pay Range: $138,500—$190,400 USD

Zone 4 Pay Range: $130,300—$179,200 USD

About Databricks

Databricks is the Data and AI company. More than 20,000 organizations worldwide — including adidas, AT&T, Bayer, Block, Mastercard, Rivian, Unilever, and 70% of the Fortune 500 — rely on the Databricks Data + AI Platform to build and scale data and AI apps, analytics and agents. Headquartered in San Francisco with 30+ offices around the globe, Databricks offers a unified platform that includes Genie, Lakebase, Agent Bricks, Lakeflow, Lakehouse, and Unity Catalog. To learn more, follow Databricks on LinkedIn, X, YouTube, and Instagram.

Benefits

At Databricks, we strive to provide comprehensive benefits and perks that meet the needs of all of our employees. For specific details on the benefits offered in your region click here.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

At Databricks, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive culture where everyone can excel. We take great care to ensure that our hiring practices are inclusive and meet equal employment opportunity standards. Individuals looking for employment at Databricks are considered without regard to age, color, disability, ethnicity, family or marital status, gender identity or expression, language, national origin, physical and mental ability, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, veteran status, and other protected characteristics.

Compliance

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