Senior Strategic Planning Manager

Every day, the world gets more digital thanks to tens of millions of developers building the future faster than ever. But with exponential growth comes exponential risk, as outnumbered security teams struggle to secure mountains of code. This is where Snyk (pronounced “sneak”) comes in. Snyk is a developer security platform that makes it easy for development teams to find, prioritize, and fix security vulnerabilities in code, dependencies, containers, and cloud infrastructure — and do it all right from the start. Snyk is on a mission to make the world a more secure place by empowering developers to develop fast and stay secure.

Joining Snyk means embracing our core values: One Team, Care Deeply, Customer Centric, and Forward Thinking. As a member of our team, you’ll have the opportunity to thrive in a dynamic environment where fostering collaboration, leading with empathy, driving business impact, and inspiring trust are at the heart of everything we do.

As a Strategic Planning Manager you'll be the driving force behind shaping Snyk's future. You'll conceptualize, identify, and sculpt impactful programs, projects, and content, directly aligning them with company and team priorities. Your days will be filled with autonomously managing complex projects, while also fostering strong cross-functional collaboration to ensure team-wide impact.

Join our high-performance Strategic Initiatives team, embedded within Snyk's Strategy & Operations powerhouse. Our mission is to propel Snyk's hyper-growth by fueling informed decision-making, swift execution, and seamless scaling. You'll partner closely with Team Directors to spearhead large-scale, transformational initiatives, while taking the lead on selected projects with full autonomy. This role will be a hybrid role based in our Boston, MA office. 

You’ll Spend Your Time:

• Supporting and consulting with the Executive team through the Annual and Quarterly planning process, including HC planning, targets/KPIs setting, prioritization of investments, and business monitoring.
• Supporting high-level diagnosis-based Strategy definition, as well as broader company-wide transformational initiatives orchestration.
• Ensuring alignment in decision-making and communication of priorities and planning decisions across the company.
• Scoping and supporting the execution of more targeted cross-functional initiatives related to growth or operational efficiency, and support the business on more operational initiatives.
• Performing robust fact-based, quantitative analyses to gather insights and provide recommendations related to growth initiatives in particular; Deliver actionable insights to leadership to inform decisions to scale and deliver on priorities.
• Contributing to the design and the implementation of Snyk’s longer-term strategic planning.
• Providing ad-hoc support to Snyk’s CEO and CFO on strategic projects and investor relations as needed.

What You’ll Need:

• 5-8 years of work experience, preferably in Management Consulting and/or Investment Banking.
• Advanced ability to analyze and interpret complex datasets. 
• Proficient in data visualization to effectively communicate insights and trends to various stakeholders.
• Strong proficiency in assessing financial metrics, conducting comprehensive forecasting, and evaluating investment opportunities.
• Ability to provide strategic financial guidance and make recommendations based on in-depth analysis.
• Advanced skills in multitasking, prioritization, and managing complex projects or programs in a fast-paced environment. 
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and coordinate resources effectively.
• Thorough understanding of strategic planning processes, including market analysis, competitive assessment, and long-term goal setting. 
• Proficient in setting targets, developing key performance indicators (KPIs), and prioritizing investments based on strategic objectives.
• Ability to identify and analyze complex problems, determine root causes, and propose innovative solutions with a strategic mindset. 
• Proficient in evaluating the potential impact of solutions on broader organizational goals.
• Advanced ability to synthesize and present complex information clearly and concisely to diverse audiences, including senior leaders and stakeholders. 

We’d be Lucky if You: 

• Are skilled in adapting communication style and content to meet the needs of different stakeholders.
• Are capable of delivering impactful presentations to executive leadership and effectively influencing decision-making processes.
• Can demonstrate a deeper understanding of the industry and competitors, leading to more informed and creative strategies.
• Feel comfortable with high volume and a very fast-paced workload; not afraid to "roll up your sleeves" to complete more tactical work.

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We care deeply about the warm, inclusive environment we’ve created and we value diversity – we welcome applications from those typically underrepresented in tech. If you like the sound of this role but are not totally sure whether you’re the right person, do apply anyway

About Snyk

Snyk is committed to creating an inclusive and engaging environment where our employees can thrive as we rally behind our common mission to make the digital world a safer place. From Snyk employee resource groups, to global benefits that help our employees prioritize their health, wellness, financial security, and a work/life blend, we aim to support our employees along their entire journeys here at Snyk.

Prioritize health, wellness, financial security, and life balance with programs tailored to your location and role.

• Flexible working hours, work-from home allowances, in-office perks, and time off for learning and self development
• Generous vacation and wellness time off, country-specific holidays, and 100% paid parental leave for all caregivers
• Health benefits, employee assistance plans, and annual wellness allowance
• Country-specific life insurance, disability benefits, and retirement/pension programs, plus mobile phone and education allowances

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