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Strategy Associate

Our VP Strategy, Corporate Development and Tech Partnerships is seeking a Strategy Associate to join the team. This individual will be based out of Santa Clara, CA (or ability to commute to Santa Clara, CA). Due to the collaborative nature of this role, we are seeking candidates who can accommodate a hybrid work arrangement with 3-4 days per week in-person. The Veritas Strategy team serves as the core “think-tank” of the company and is focused on corporate strategy, market and technology landscapes, customer problem assessment and product ideation, technology/product ecosystem partnerships, and M&A.

Responsibilities:

Support the strategic planning process (multi-year strategic plan)
Research and create “big picture” views of market spaces – with market- backed data that reveals new market opportunity (e.g., TAM) and potential winning plays
Partner with Product Management teams to provide competitive analysis to understand the state-of-the-art technology and approaches customers are currently using to solve problems
Scan the market, identify companies, and create taxonomies of the market ecosystem; identify and pursue candidate companies for partnerships and/or M&A
Evaluate business opportunities based on Veritas capabilities and assets coupled with market opportunity
Generate ideas and drive potential innovation initiatives and special projects
Collaborate in a dynamic organization across leadership levels and functions – from senior leadership to functional leaders, managers and engineers
Communicate, educate, and influence a wide range of stakeholders in clear, concise, and compelling language and material

Basic Qualifications:

BA/BS degree in business, science, engineering, or similar discipline
MBA or MS/MA graduate degree in related field
Broad experience in the enterprise software industry, SaaS, Cloud products/solutions within B2B space and/or cloud computing
Entrepreneurial – inquisitiveness about how technology can transform business and the ability to rapidly evaluate markets and products with data-driven insights

Additional Qualifications:

Intellectually curious, analytic, data-driven, and research-oriented
Prior work experience at McKinsey, Bain, or BCG, is a plus
Relevant work experience in corporate or business unit strategy, sell or buy side investment research, technology industry strategic consulting, or a combination of technology background with a transition to business functions, is a plus
Comfortable working with both senior business executives, product technology leads and customers. It is crucial that the candidate be able to see the forest beyond the trees
Generating new insights, ideas and approaches is a critical element, so creativity is also must
Broad technology understanding as well as business acumen is required to successfully identify opportunities
Exceptional critical thinking and problem-solving skills
Executive level presentation and writing skills – ability to synthesize ideas into top-down, digestible insights
Background in SaaS industry, technology development, enterprise product management and/or marketing, experience in start-up culture desirable
Ability to work within a complex and fast-moving environment, to drive rigorous, fact-based recommendations to senior management
Commitment to excellence and attention to detail
Thrives in a small team environment and as an individual contributor
Contributes to building a positive team spirit and treats others with respect
Develops positive relationships and lead through influence with internal partners, build consensus and prioritize action and results

Santa Clara - $116,300 – $174,500

CA remote - $101,000 – $151,400

The above pay range is based on a good faith estimate made at the time of publication and may be modified in the future. The pay offered to a candidate may vary within this range depending on factors such as education, experience, and geographic location.

By Veritas Technologies

We solve what no one else can, and that is our customers’ biggest data management challenges. We are committed to seamlessly managing and protecting all of your enterprise data and applications, at any scale, from edge to core to multi-cloud.

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Private

INDUSTRY

Enterprise Software & Network Solutions

TEAM SIZE

5001-10000

LOCATION

Hybrid, based in Santa Clara, CA

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