The worldwide data management software market is massive (IDC forecasts it to be $137.6 billion by 2026!). At MongoDB we are transforming industries and empowering developers to build amazing apps that people use every day. We are the leading modern data platform and the first database provider to IPO in over 20 years. Join our team and be at the forefront of innovation and creativity.

To capture this market, we offer a broad set of data management tools and Atlas Search is a key pillar of our strategy at the forefront of our transformation from database to data platform. By integrating the power of Apache Lucene into our flexible document data model, Atlas Search unlocks unrivaled productivity and simplicity for application developers. We’re building out the internal team responsible for this transformation in order to drive cross functional execution internally as well as awareness and adoption in the market.

We are seeking a Principal, Platform Strategy & GTM to drive strategic and operational initiatives for our Search business reporting directly to the VP of Product Strategy and Go to Market. In this role, you will sit at the intersection of product, analytics, sales, and our go to market operations teams, working closely with internal stakeholders and our senior executive team to identify and solve complex business problems. This is a high exposure role with partnerships across and at all levels of the organization, all the way up to the CEO.

To be successful you should be a driven self-starter who is able to communicate clearly and effectively with leadership and successfully manage multiple priorities. You take tasks from start to finish, are able to deliver value quickly, and enjoy working in a dynamic, fast-paced, and challenging environment.

This role can be based out of any of our US offices or remotely in the US.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate cross-functional strategic and operational initiatives to drive the adoption of Atlas Search both internally and externally
• Partner across product, go-to-market, and operations teams to develop and and execute coherent go-to-market strategies
• Partner with our analytics and operations teams to build and maintain a complete picture of the Search business both internally and externally, empowering our cross functional teams teams to execute in a coordinated manner towards our northstar goals
• Conduct ad-hoc analysis to surface insights that drive strategic direction and operational decision making
• Lead and drive preparation for periodic executive business reviews
• Build strong relationships across the company to understand the relevant questions and needs, using that knowledge to inform analyses and strategic direction
• Effectively communicate insights, strategic recommendations, and operational plans to both technical and non-technical audiences

Requirements

• BA/BS; MBA is a plus
• 10+ years of experience in business strategy and operations with 4+ years as a management consultant or in a product or strategy leadership role at a technology company; SaaS experience a plus
• Proven track record of using data to drive business decisions including the ability to structure problems for analysis
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to synthesize strategic insights in an actionable and compelling manner; experience in engaging and communicating with executive level stakeholders
• Advanced Excel and Google Slides or PowerPoint skills
• Confidence using SQL for fetching and manipulating data; experience with a scripting language such as Python or R is a plus
• Ability to move quickly and iterate on analyses
• Comfort with ambiguity and ability to work in a self-guided manner

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