We are looking for a
Strategy Leader who is passionate about
translating high-level corporate vision into rigorous, executable growth initiatives. As a
Strategy Leader at DigitalOcean, you will join a dynamic team dedicated to revolutionizing cloud computing and AI. This is a high-output strategy role, not a planning function-we are looking for a driver, not a slide deck wonk. You will operate as an embedded strategic advisor to the
CEO, CFO, SVP of Corp Dev & IR, and the CPTO. The ideal person will become a primary engine for the company's evolution, responsible for translating ambiguous business questions into structured analyses with clear recommendations and execution plans that you will personally own and drive with a cross-functional team.
What You'll Do:- Own end-to-end execution of CEO/CFO-sponsored growth initiatives and special projects with defined deliverables, driving cross-functional task forces to hard decisions rather than just alignment.
- Own Competitive Intelligence and Corporate Strategy, tracking competitor moves across cloud infrastructure, AI/Agentic, NeoClouds, and developer platforms to publish quarterly briefings for the C-Suite.
- Synthesize industry developments in AI/ML and developer tooling into actionable briefs and develop the analytical backbone for Board presentations and Investor Day sessions.
- Inform "Build, Partner, or Buy" decisions by contributing market intelligence for growth vectors like database, security, and AI inference, while supporting strategic due diligence and business case development.
Key Metrics: * Execution rate of CEO/CFO-sponsored strategic projects against defined timelines.
- Accuracy and actionability of quarterly competitive briefings provided to the ELT.
- Success rate of "Build vs. Buy" recommendations based on market sizing and gap analysis.
- Improvement in operational bottlenecks identified and resolved through business cases.
- Alignment of quarterly business results with stated long-term strategic priorities.
What You'll Add to DigitalOcean:4 years at a top-tier strategy firm (Bain, BCG, McKinsey, or comparable)
followed by 3+ years in an operating role at a technology company, e.g., strategy, operations, or a general management seat where they owned outcomes, not decks and meeting cadences. Exposure to M&A processes (buy-side diligence, integration planning) and strategic finance is a plus.
- Proven expertise in structuring and executing complex, cross-functional strategic projects.Exceptional analytical skills, including financial modeling and data-driven decision-making.Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to influence senior executives.Deep understanding of the cloud, infrastructure, or developer-focused technology space is highly preferred.
- Proven experience in a high-output strategy, corporate development, or business operations role within the technology or cloud infrastructure sector.
- The ability to translate ambiguous, open-ended business problems into structured, data-driven analyses.
- Experience partnering directly with Product, Finance, Cloud Capacity, and GTM leaders to translate strategy into operating plans.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to synthesize complex industry trends (AI/ML, developer tools) into executive-level insights.
- A "builder" mentality: you are comfortable owning the recommendation and the execution plan, not just the process.
- Experience supporting strategic due diligence and financial rationale for corporate development workstreams.
Compensation Range: *This is a remote role
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