Senior Director, Strategy & Business Development

For a leader in the Education, Government & Non-Profit space, we are seeking a Senior Director of Strategy & Business Development to support revenue growth through customer focus, relationship development, and disciplined commercial execution.

US-based candidates only; no visa sponsorship available. Location: New York, NY.

About the role

You will collaborate with sales, customer, product, and operational partners to identify opportunities, solve problems, and improve outcomes. The position offers the opportunity to strengthen market execution, customer relationships, and measurable business results within a mission-driven environment.

Responsibilities

• Shape the enterprise agenda and drive strategic priorities
• Develop strategic operating processes for efficient scaling
• Lead problem-solving on complex, cross-functional challenges
• Surface market trends and provide actionable business insights
• Contextualize market intelligence to inform enterprise strategy
• Identify and structure partnership opportunities
• Incorporate AI to enhance operational effectiveness

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience in strategy consulting or in-house business development
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills
• Proven track record of independently driving complex initiatives
• Strong executive communication abilities
• Experience in partnership sourcing and development
• Fluency with modern strategy tools including data visualization
• Demonstrated humility and a willingness to collaborate

Benefits

• Full benefits program
• Opportunities for professional growth
• Hybrid work arrangement with 3 days/week in-office
• Location flexibility, with a preference for NYC-based candidates

Pay

$250,000 – $275,000 annually