Asana

Corporate Strategy and Planning Specialist

Asana$182K — $207K *
Enterprise Technology
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 10+ years in corporate or product strategy focusing on portfolio investment and product innovation.
  • Expertise in SaaS business models and monetization strategies.
  • Strong analytical skills to connect Product, Finance, and Go-to-Market teams effectively.
  • Proven success in leading complex strategic initiatives from concept to execution.
  • Curiosity about AI and emerging tech to enhance workplace productivity.
  • Exceptional leadership and communication skills to influence diverse teams.
  • Ability to navigate a fast-paced environment with multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

  • Lead market analysis to support product 'big bets' and shape M&A strategy.
  • Drive long-term planning efforts, identifying sustainable growth opportunities.
  • Evaluate market threats and opportunities through scenario analyses.
  • Identify strategic partnership opportunities aligning with Asana's vision.
  • Conduct high-priority analyses for initiatives outside traditional functional roles.
  • Ensure effective resource allocation for strategic initiatives across teams.

Benefits

  • Mental health, wellness, and fitness benefits.
  • Career coaching and support.
  • Inclusive family building benefits.
  • Long-term savings or retirement plans.
  • In-office dining options catering to dietary needs.
Full Job Description
Asana's Corporate Strategy team drives clarity and focus in Asana's long-range growth strategy. As a member of this team, you will provide direct consulting support to our C-suite, handle high-priority work from our CEO, and apply a BizOps lens to build more rigor around how we run the business, including MBRs. You will also execute on work when other teams are at capacity and help fill critical gaps. This is a high-visibility role where you will partner with stakeholders across Product, Finance, GTM, and G&A teams to translate vision into executable growth bets.

This role is based in our San Francisco office with an office-centric hybrid schedule. The standard in-office days are Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday. Most Asanas have the option to work from home on Wednesdays. Working from home on Fridays depends on the type of work you do and the teams with which you partner. If you're interviewing for this role, your recruiter will share more about the in-office requirements.
What you'll achieve
  • New Product Incubation (NPI) & Investment: Lead market analysis to support "big bets," shape M&A strategy, and develop rigorous investment evaluation frameworks to guide portfolio decisions.
  • Commercial Strategy: Work with cross-functional teams to set our product portfolio up for success, including assessing and evaluating opportunities to refine our GTM motions.
  • Long-Range Planning: Drive H2/H3 (Horizon 2 and Horizon 3) planning efforts, identifying long-term opportunities to ensure sustainable growth.
  • Strategic Threat & Opportunity Analysis: Evaluate existential threats and market opportunities through robust scenario analyses to inform executive decision-making.
  • Strategic Partnerships: Identify and evaluate strategic partnership opportunities that align with Asana's long-term vision.
  • Operating Model and Org Design: Work with leadership to architect the organizational design and internal operating models required to execute against our corporate priorities.
  • Special Projects: Lead bespoke, non-BAU analyses for high-priority initiatives that sit outside traditional functional homes.
  • Cross-Functional Alignment: Drive alignment across Product, Finance, and GTM teams to ensure strategic initiatives are resourced and executed effectively.
About you
  • Demonstrates curiosity about AI tools and emerging technologies, with a willingness to learn and leverage them to enhance productivity, collaboration, or decision-making.
  • 6+ years of experience in corporate, product, or GTM strategy, in a B2B SaaS company, ideally one with both PLG and SLG motions, or prior strategy consulting experience.
  • with a strong focus on driving portfolio investment decisions and new product incubation.
  • Deep understanding of SaaS business models and GTM motions, with preferred experience navigating complex M&A or strategic partnership evaluations.
  • Strong analytical and cross-functional skills, with the ability to bridge Product, Finance, and Go-to-Market teams to translate vision into executable growth bets.
  • Proven track record of successfully leading complex strategic initiatives from conception to recommendation and execution.
  • Exceptional leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and align diverse stakeholders at all levels.
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Economics, or a related quantitative field.
What we'll offer

Our comprehensive compensation package plays a big part in how we recognize you for the impact you have on our path to achieving our mission. We believe that compensation should be reflective of the value you create relative to the market value of your role. To ensure pay is fair and not impacted by biases, we're committed to looking at market value which is why we check ourselves and conduct a yearly pay equity audit.

For this role, the estimated base salary range is between $182,000 - $207,000. The actual base salary will vary based on various factors, including market and individual qualifications objectively assessed during the interview process. The listed range above is a guideline, and the base salary range for this role may be modified. In addition to base salary, your compensation package may include additional components such as equity, sales incentive pay (for most sales roles), and benefits. If you're interviewing for this role, speak with your recruiter to learn more about the total compensation and benefits for this role.

We strive to provide equitable and competitive benefits packages that support our employees worldwide and include:
  • Mental health, wellness & fitness benefits
  • Career coaching & support
  • Inclusive family building benefits
  • Long-term savings or retirement plans
  • In-office culinary options to cater to your dietary preferences

These are just some of the benefits we offer, and benefits may vary based on role, country, and local regulations. If you're interviewing for this role, speak with your Talent Acquisition Partner to learn more about the total compensation and benefits for this role.

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About Asana

Asana is a web and mobile work management platform designed to help teams organize, track, and manage their work. It is produced by the San Francisco based company of the same name. The company was founded in 2008 by Dustin Moskovitz and Justin Rosenstein. The product launched commercially in April 2012. In September 2020, the company was valued at $5.5 billion following its direct listing.
Learn more about Asana
Size
1,200 employees
Market Cap
$2.6 billion
Industry
Net Income
-$211.7 million
Founded
2008
Revenue
$227 million
NASDAQ

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