Project Lead, Strategic Planning & Operations, Office of CEO

About Druva You won’t just join a company at Druva, you’ll help shape the future of data security at the moment it matters most. We are building a modern standard with our cloud-native solutions, designed to simplify the toughest challenges in cyber resilience for our customers. As the pioneer and market leader in fully managed SaaS data protection, we help organizations secure and recover their data from ransomware, cyberattacks, and operational disruptions without the complexity, cost, or risk of legacy infrastructure.

Our momentum is backed by the market: Druva was named a Leader in the 2025 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Backup and Data Protection Platforms, a Leader in the 2025 IDC MarketScape for Cyber-Recovery, and a Leader Outperformer in the 2025 GigaOm Cloud Data Protection Radar. Even better, customers validate that leadership every day through strong Gartner Peer Insights ratings, standout Net Promoter Scores (NPS), and top willingness-to-recommend results. com and follow us on LinkedIn , X and Facebook .

About The Team

The Office of the CEO sits at the center of Druva's strategic and operational priorities, partnering closely with the CEO and executive team to drive company-wide initiatives from concept to execution. The team operates as a small, high-trust group that moves fluidly across strategy, operations, and special projects, often stepping in wherever the business needs the most leverage. Role Purpose Impact The Project Lead, Strategic Planning and Operations, will own a critical portion of the rhythm of the business across three major categories: Business Planning, Strategic Operations, and Strategy.

This role operates with significant autonomy, sets the approach for high-stakes cross-functional initiatives, and is trusted to represent the Office of the CEO directly with senior stakeholders. This is a high-impact, high-visibility role reporting into the Office of the CEO, with the latitude to shape how the company plans, decides, and executes at the highest level.

What You’Ll Do

Strategic Insights, Decision Support and Analysis: Independently drive research and analysis on complex business trends, competitive dynamics, and market conditions to inform CEO- and board-level decision-making. Synthesize ambiguous or incomplete data into clear strategic recommendations, proactively identifying risks and opportunities before they're raised. Serve as a trusted thought partner to senior leaders, shaping strategic narratives rather than simply supporting them.

Strategic Project Management and Cross-Functional Coordination: Own end-to-end delivery of the company's highest-priority, most complex initiatives, often spanning multiple departments, external stakeholders, and ambiguous scope. Set project strategy, timelines, and success metrics with minimal oversight; anticipate roadblocks and course-correct proactively. Act as a primary liaison across departments and with executive stakeholders, resolving cross-functional conflicts and driving alignment at the leadership level.

Deliver polished, executive-ready updates directly to the CEO and executive staff, exercising judgment on what to escalate versus own independently. Corporate Planning and Alignment: Support the design and execution of the corporate operating rhythm (Company All Hands, Quarterly Business Reviews, E-Staff Meetings), including agenda strategy, executive content development, and follow-through on action items. Continuously improve how the company plans and communicates at the executive level, introducing new frameworks or processes as needed.

What Makes You a Great Fit Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Management, Engineering, or a related field; MBA a plus. 3-5+ years of professional experience, ideally within top-tier consulting, corporate strategy, or a high-growth SaaS environment. Established track record of partnering directly with, advising, and influencing senior/executive leadership on high-stakes decisions.