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Databricks · 12 hours ago

Strategy and Execution Director

Databricks is seeking a Strategy and Execution Director to operationalize the corporate strategy by leading the design, implementation, and optimization of processes and engagement models. The role focuses on driving cross-functional alignment to scale the business for continued hyper-growth and involves identifying opportunities, designing scalable operations, and measuring the impact of implemented outcomes.

AnalyticsArtificial Intelligence (AI)Data IntegrationData ManagementData StorageInformation TechnologyMachine Learning
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H1B Sponsor Likelynote

Responsibilities

Identifies opportunities and drives cross-functional outcomes to grow and scale Databricks
Lead discovery and problem validation by assessing current-state, identifying decision points, and grounding opportunities in data, personas, and critical user or business journeys
Frame and prioritize opportunities by testing assumptions, identifying high-impact levers, and aligning stakeholders on target-state outcomes
Design E2E scalable target-state operations weaving together process design, operating model definition, automation, and/or AI levers to optimize your answer
Translate strategy into action through pilots and prototypes, rapidly testing hypotheses, failing fast, and iterating based on feedback and measurable results
Own operationalizing and delivering on the business outcome in conjunction with cross functional business partners, while driving alignment with senior leadership
Measure quantifiable impact of the outcomes implemented and create well defined KPIs to ensure successful execution of transformations and sustainable improvement

Qualification

Strategic initiativesBusiness process improvementAdvanced research skillsEnterprise software experienceConsultative approachCommunication skillsSelf-drivenAdaptability

Required

10+ years of experience in driving strategic initiatives across many functions, influencing stakeholders VP+
Bachelor's Degree required
Experience in business process improvement, business transformations or corporate strategy with time at a top tier consulting firm is a plus
Consultative approach, including ability to analyze process flows and identify operational metrics
Take a tailored approach to meet the customer / business needs by adjusting behavior and outcomes based on the dynamics of the team, stakeholder, and program situation(s)
Advanced research and analysis skills that you can flex to address a complex problem and/or situation
Demonstrate an advanced ability to define and break down ambiguous and complex business problems into structured hypotheses, pilots, and scalable solutions
Communicate complex ideas with authority, influencing stakeholders including Databricks executives and department leadership
Be self-driven, and show ability to drive decisions on ambiguous asks with incomplete data
Comfortable and thrive in a rapidly scaling and dynamic startup environment

Preferred

Experience in the enterprise software industry, SaaS and B2B experience preferred

Benefits

Eligibility for annual performance bonus
Equity
Comprehensive benefits and perks

Company

Databricks

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Databricks is a data and AI platform that unifies data engineering, analytics, and machine learning on a lakehouse architecture.

H1B Sponsorship

Databricks has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (385)
2024 (319)
2023 (227)
2022 (222)
2021 (166)
2020 (64)

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$25.81B
Key Investors
Counterpoint GlobalFranklin TempletonAndreessen Horowitz
2025-12-16Series Unknown· $4B
2025-09-08Series Unknown· $1B
2025-01-13Debt Financing· $5.25B

Leadership Team

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Ali Ghodsi
CEO and Co-founder
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Ion Stoica
Co-Founder & Executive Chairman
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