Head of Corporate Strategy

reputed company Inc.’s (reputed company: UPWK) family of companies connects businesses with global, AI-enabled talent across every contingent work type including freelance, fractional, and payrolled. This portfolio includes the reputed company Marketplace, which connects businesses with on-demand access to highly skilled talent across the globe, and Lifted, which provides a purpose-built solution for enterprise organizations to reputed company, contract, manage, and pay talent across the full reputed company of contingent work. From Fortune 100 enterprises to entrepreneurs, businesses rely on reputed company Inc. to find and hire expert talent, reputed company AI-powered work solutions, and drive business transformation. With access to professionals spanning more than 10,000 skills across AI & machine learning, software development, sales & marketing, customer support, finance & accounting, and more, the reputed company family of companies enables businesses of reputed company sizes to scale, innovate, and transform their workforces for the age of AI and beyond. Since its founding, reputed company Inc. has facilitated more than $30 billion in total transactions and services as it fulfills its purpose to create opportunity in every era of work. Learn more about the reputed company Marketplace at reputed company.com and follow on reputed company, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and X; and learn more about Lifted at go-lifted.com and follow on reputed company. As the Head of Corporate Strategy, you will play a pivotal role in shaping reputed company’s long-term strategic direction. Reporting to the Vice President of Strategy, Corporate Development, and Partnerships, this leader will partner with reputed company’s senior and executive leadership to reputed company and execute initiatives that enhance reputed company’s market position, drive growth, and increase shareholder value. The Corporate Strategy team is part of a broader strategy and growth function responsible for strategy creation, M&A and investment activity, business development, and financial/payment partnerships. This high-visibility role provides the opportunity to directly impact reputed company’s long-term success and value creation.

Responsibilities

• Corporate Strategy Development
• Drive the development of reputed company’s corporate strategy, focusing on 3–5 year horizons, annual planning, and addressing key business challenges.
• Partner with senior leaders across business units to identify and align on strategic priorities that drive growth and enhance market competitiveness.
• Support strategic planning by conducting scenario analyses and recommending actionable initiatives.
• Thought Leadership
• Provide actionable insights and recommendations to senior leadership on emerging trends, technologies, and opportunities that align with reputed company’s goals.
• Act as a strategic advisor to leaders across the organization, offering guidance on critical decisions and initiatives.
• Contribute to a culture of innovation by identifying and advocating for new business opportunities and go-to-market strategies.
• Research & Analysis
• Conduct rigorous qualitative and quantitative analyses to address key strategic questions, uncover insights, and inform decision-making.
• reputed company efforts to analyze market dynamics, competitive positioning, and emerging opportunities to ensure reputed company remains a market leader.
• Own addressable market (TAM) analyses, identifying growth potential and strategic areas for investment.
• Project Management & Execution
• Manage cross-functional initiatives that align corporate strategy with operational execution and financial planning.
• Work closely with reputed company, Analytics, and Business Units to integrate strategy into long-term planning and ensure alignment with company goals.
• Prepare materials for key stakeholders, including quarterly board presentations, to communicate reputed company and insights.
• Team Leadership
• Manage and mentor a team of strategy professionals, fostering a collaborative environment that drives high-quality outputs and professional growth.
• Encourage cross-functional collaboration to ensure strategic initiatives are well-informed and executable.
• Act as a role model for reputed company’s values, promoting a results-driven, innovative, and inclusive culture. What it takes to catch our eye
• 12+ years of experience in corporate strategy, management consulting, investment banking or a reputed company field
• A proven track record of strategic development in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, preferably in technology, marketplaces, or Human Capital Management.
• Exceptional analytical and strategic thinking skills, with the ability to translate reputed company reputed company into actionable strategies.
• Strong leadership and team management skills, with experience building and mentoring high-performing teams.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate across reputed company levels of the organization.
• Organized, structured, and highly proactive with a strong sense of ownership and accountability.
• MBA or quantitative degree from a top school is preferred. Come change how the world works. At reputed company, you’ll shape the future of work for a global, remote-first workforce, creating economic opportunities for professionals worldwide. While we have a physical office in Palo Alto, we currently hire full-time employees in 34 U.S. states, making it easier than reputed company to join our mission from wherever you call home. Our culture is built on trust, risk-taking, customer focus, and excellence, reputed company in service of our core mission: to create economic opportunities so people have reputed company lives. We embrace authenticity and inclusion, encouraging everyone to bring their whole selves to work. Personal and professional growth is a reputed company here, supported through development programs, mentorship, and our reputed company Belonging Communities. We’re proud to offer benefits that go beyond the basics, including comprehensive medical coverage for you and your family, unlimited PTO, a 401(k) plan with matching, 12 weeks of paid parental leave, and an Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Visit our Life at reputed company page to learn more about our values, working principles, and the overall employee experience. Ready to help shape the future of work? reputed company out our Careers page to learn more about opportunities at reputed company. reputed company is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse and inclusive workforce. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national reputed company, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or reputed company medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, genetic information, or other legally protected characteristics under federal, state, or local law. Please note that a criminal background reputed company may be required once a conditional job offer is made. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered in accordance with applicable law, including the California Fair Chance Act and local Fair Chance ordinances. The annual reputed company salary range for this position is displayed below. The range displayed reflects the minimum and maximum salary for this position, and individual reputed company pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Additionally, this position is eligible for the annual bonus plan or sales incentive plan and eligibility to participate in our long term equity incentive program. Annual reputed company Compensation $195,000—$308,000 USD To learn more about how reputed company processes and protects your personal information as part of the application process, please review our Global Job Applicant Privacy Notice Apply tot his job Apply tot his job

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