Director Corporate Strategy
Dartmouth Partners
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Greater Boston
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Posted March 17, 2026
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- This role sits at the center of executive decision-making and works directly with senior leadership across the business on high-priority strategic initiatives.
- The Director will act as a trusted advisor to the Executive Committee and functional leaders, driving initiatives that influence growth, product direction, operational excellence, and competitive positioning.
- The Opportunity As a key member of the Corporate Strategy team, you will:
- Define and lead high-impact strategic projects (market entry, product strategy, operational initiatives, strategic partnerships)
- Serve as an internal consultant to executive leadership across a complex, global organization
- Support enterprise-wide strategic planning and shape long-term business direction
- Build and maintain deep expertise in the Human Capital Management (HCM) ecosystem, including competitive dynamics and emerging trends
- Develop executive-ready materials and present recommendations to senior stakeholders
- Foster strong cross-functional relationships to drive alignment and execution This is a high-visibility, high-impact role with significant exposure to C-suite leadership.
Commitments
Comfortable operating as both a player and coach
Trusted communicator who builds credibility quickly across all levels This is an exceptional opportunity for a strategy professional looking to transition from consulting or banking into a highly visible corporate strategy leadership role within a scaled, global technology platform.
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- Foster strong cross-functional relationships to drive alignment and execution This is a high-visibility, high-impact role with significant exposure to C-suite leadership.
- 5–7+ years of professional experience
- 2–3+ years at a top-tier management consulting firm (e.g., Bain, BCG, LEK, McKinsey strongly preferred)
- Experience in enterprise software, HCM, or technology environments is advantageous Skillset
- Strong strategic intellect and business acumen across diverse topics
- Structured, hypothesis-driven thinker with the ability to design decision frameworks
- Advanced quantitative and financial modeling skills
- Experience leading complex market research and competitive analysis
- Exceptional storytelling and presentation development skills
- Ability to distill complex analyses into clear executive-level insights
- Polished communication and executive presence Personal Attributes
- Entrepreneurial mindset with enthusiasm for building and shaping strategy
- Detail-oriented with ability to execute under tight timelines
- Comfortable operating as both a player and coach
Preferred Skills
- 2–3+ years at a top-tier management consulting firm (e.g., Bain, BCG, LEK, McKinsey strongly preferred)
- Prior investment banking or equivalent analytical experience is a strong plus
- MBA or other relevant postgraduate degree preferred
- Experience in enterprise software, HCM, or technology environments is advantageous Skillset
Education
- (Not required) – MBA or other relevant postgraduate degree preferred
Director, Corporate Strategy Greater Boston Full-Time We are partnering with a $5B+ global enterprise technology organization seeking a Director of Corporate Strategy to help shape the company’s long-term direction and value creation agenda. This role sits at the center of executive decision-making and works directly with senior leadership across the business on high-priority strategic initiatives. The Director will act as a trusted advisor to the Executive Committee and functional leaders, driving initiatives that influence growth, product direction, operational excellence, and competitive positioning. The Opportunity As a key member of the Corporate Strategy team, you will:
Define and lead high-impact strategic projects (market entry, product strategy, operational initiatives, strategic partnerships)
Serve as an internal consultant to executive leadership across a complex, global organization
Support enterprise-wide strategic planning and shape long-term business direction
Build and maintain deep expertise in the Human Capital Management (HCM) ecosystem, including competitive dynamics and emerging trends
Develop executive-ready materials and present recommendations to senior stakeholders
Foster strong cross-functional relationships to drive alignment and execution This is a high-visibility, high-impact role with significant exposure to C-suite leadership. What We’re Looking For Experience & Background
5–7+ years of professional experience
2–3+ years at a top-tier management consulting firm (e.g., Bain, BCG, LEK, McKinsey strongly preferred)
Prior investment banking or equivalent analytical experience is a strong plus
MBA or other relevant postgraduate degree preferred
Experience in enterprise software, HCM, or technology environments is advantageous Skillset
Strong strategic intellect and business acumen across diverse topics
Structured, hypothesis-driven thinker with the ability to design decision frameworks
Advanced quantitative and financial modeling skills
Experience leading complex market research and competitive analysis
Exceptional storytelling and presentation development skills
Ability to distill complex analyses into clear executive-level insights
Polished communication and executive presence Personal Attributes
Highly motivated, resilient, and energized by solving ambiguous problems
Entrepreneurial mindset with enthusiasm for building and shaping strategy
Detail-oriented with ability to execute under tight timelines
Comfortable operating as both a player and coach
Collaborative, humble, and team-oriented
Trusted communicator who builds credibility quickly across all levels This is an exceptional opportunity for a strategy professional looking to transition from consulting or banking into a highly visible corporate strategy leadership role within a scaled, global technology platform.
Define and lead high-impact strategic projects (market entry, product strategy, operational initiatives, strategic partnerships)
Serve as an internal consultant to executive leadership across a complex, global organization
Support enterprise-wide strategic planning and shape long-term business direction
Build and maintain deep expertise in the Human Capital Management (HCM) ecosystem, including competitive dynamics and emerging trends
Develop executive-ready materials and present recommendations to senior stakeholders
Foster strong cross-functional relationships to drive alignment and execution This is a high-visibility, high-impact role with significant exposure to C-suite leadership. What We’re Looking For Experience & Background
5–7+ years of professional experience
2–3+ years at a top-tier management consulting firm (e.g., Bain, BCG, LEK, McKinsey strongly preferred)
Prior investment banking or equivalent analytical experience is a strong plus
MBA or other relevant postgraduate degree preferred
Experience in enterprise software, HCM, or technology environments is advantageous Skillset
Strong strategic intellect and business acumen across diverse topics
Structured, hypothesis-driven thinker with the ability to design decision frameworks
Advanced quantitative and financial modeling skills
Experience leading complex market research and competitive analysis
Exceptional storytelling and presentation development skills
Ability to distill complex analyses into clear executive-level insights
Polished communication and executive presence Personal Attributes
Highly motivated, resilient, and energized by solving ambiguous problems
Entrepreneurial mindset with enthusiasm for building and shaping strategy
Detail-oriented with ability to execute under tight timelines
Comfortable operating as both a player and coach
Collaborative, humble, and team-oriented
Trusted communicator who builds credibility quickly across all levels This is an exceptional opportunity for a strategy professional looking to transition from consulting or banking into a highly visible corporate strategy leadership role within a scaled, global technology platform.