Job Description

ABOUT PLURALSIGHT

Founded in 2004 and trusted by Fortune 500 companies, Pluralsight is the technology skills platform organizations and individuals in 150+ countries count on to innovate faster and create progress for the world.

WORKING AT PLURALSIGHT

At Pluralsight, we believe everyone should have the opportunity to create progress through technology. That everyone should have access to the skills of tomorrow. That technology can make the world a better place. Through the work we do everyday, we empower the people who power our world. 

And we don’t let fear, egos or drama distract us from our mission. We’re adults, and we treat each other that way. We have the autonomy to do our jobs, transparency to eliminate office politics and trust each other to do the right thing. We thrive in an environment with creativity around every corner, challenges that keep us on our toes, and peers who inspire us to be the best we can be. We bring different viewpoints, backgrounds and experiences, and united by our mission, we are one.  

JOB DESCRIPTION

The EVP of Corporate Strategy will own four critical components of the Pluralsight business: 1- The company corporate strategy, including the annual strategy refresh, 2- All M&A activity including execution and integration of any new acquisitions, 3- Responsibility over a PMO (Program Management Office) driving key cross functional initiatives, 4- Executive Business Operations including OKRs, KPI’s and RTB’s. This executive role will report directly to the CEO. We are looking for a deeply strategic thinker that can not only create global enterprise level strategy but can inspire the organization to execute and deliver that strategy that provides a competitive advantage. This exciting role enables Pluralsight to achieve its mission to democratize technology. You will partner with all major functions across the company to help create a vision of what the future could and should be and a roadmap on how we can get there together.

This role would ideally reside in our new Draper HQ but is also open to remote options.

WHO YOU ARE:

• You have an uncanny ability to develop a strategic vision

• You challenge the status quo but back up your ideas with data and research

• You are analytical but pragmatic and action oriented

• You are a fantastic cross-functional collaborator

• You are someone who can take your compelling vision and create a roadmap for the organization with precise deliverables and a path for successful execution.

• You understand how businesses run, and are able to utilize your skills to help them grow at rapid rates.

• You are someone who is not afraid to ask tough questions and seek context with intention

WHAT YOU'LL OWN:

• High level company strategy (including the management of the annual strategy refresh process)

• M&A strategy and execution/integration of new acquisitions, should there be any

• PMO (Program Management Office) which entails ownership of key, cross functional initiatives

• Company KPIs(Key Performance Indicators) and KPI management process

• Company OKR(Objectives & Key Results) process and ensures that they are aligned to the strategy

• Defines and manages the company operating cadence (Run the Business Meetings, Strategic planning sessions, QBR(Quarterly Business Reviews) calendar etc...)

• Prioritizing the overall strategic direction of the company informed by industry research, analysis, and technology trends and assuring that business planning activities are aligned with the strategy. 

• Collaborate with executive leaders to develop and lead rigorous test and learn activities that frame new age growth initiatives.

• Provides ad-hoc strategic support to various departments as needed

EXPERIENCE YOU'LL NEED:

• Deep experience in Strategy Consulting and/or Corporate Strategy with an emphasis in technology and fast growth companies

• You’ve operated at an executive level and have a proven track record of influencing mid to large enterprises

• Ability to clearly articulate/frame problems and apply structured frameworks to solve them

• Amazing at communicating a vision for the future that is clear, and compelling

• Experience working in/with SaaS companies and understands the key levers/drivers of success

• Experience across all aspects of M&A activity (sourcing, valuation, negotiation, implementation)

• Strong program and project management experience

• Powerful presentation skills

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

EOE STATEMENT

Be yourself. Pluralsight is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

Qualifications null Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.