Corporate Strategy and Planning Lead (AI, SaaS)

TL;DR

Corporate Strategy and Planning Lead (AI, SaaS): Driving clarity and focus in hirify.global’s long-range growth strategy by identifying high-impact product bets, new market and monetization opportunities, and investment priorities with an accent on M&A strategy, investment evaluation frameworks, and H2/H3 planning. Focus on evaluating existential threats through robust scenario analyses and ensuring alignment across Product, Finance, and GTM teams for strategic initiative execution.

Location: This role is based in hirify.global's San Francisco office with an office-centric hybrid schedule. In-office days are Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday, with the option to work from home on Wednesdays. Working from home on Fridays depends on team and work type.

Salary: $207,000–$243,000

Company

hirify.global is a leading platform for human + AI collaboration, relied upon by millions of teams globally to achieve their most important goals faster.

What you will do

• Lead market analysis to support "big bets" and shape M&A strategy.
• Develop rigorous investment evaluation frameworks to guide portfolio decisions.
• Drive Horizon 2 and Horizon 3 planning efforts for sustainable long-term growth.
• Evaluate existential threats and market opportunities through robust scenario analyses.
• Identify and evaluate strategic partnership opportunities aligned with hirify.global’s vision.
• Drive alignment across Product, Finance, and Go-to-Market teams for effective execution.

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience in corporate or product strategy, focusing on portfolio investment and new product incubation.
• Deep understanding of SaaS business models and monetization strategy.
• Strong analytical and cross-functional skills to bridge Product, Finance, and Go-to-Market teams.
• Proven track record of leading complex strategic initiatives from conception to execution.
• Demonstrated curiosity about AI tools and emerging technologies.
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Economics, or a related quantitative field.

Nice to have

• MBA is a plus.
• Prior strategy consulting experience.
• Experience in a B2B SaaS company known for innovative product strategy.
• Experience navigating complex M&A or strategic partnership evaluations.

Culture & Benefits

• Comprehensive compensation package including base salary, equity, and benefits.
• Commitment to pay equity with yearly pay equity audits.
• Benefits include mental health, wellness & fitness, career coaching, inclusive family building, and long-term savings plans.
• In-office culinary options catering to dietary preferences.
• Exceptional office-centric culture adopting best elements of hybrid models for global team collaboration.
• Recognized as a Best Workplace by Fortune and for innovation by Fast Company, Forbes, and Gartner.