Project Lead (Strategic Planning & Operations - Office of CEO)

Join Druva, a leading data protection and management company, as a Project Lead in the Office of the CEO. In this high-impact role, you will drive strategic planning and operations, working closely with the CEO and executive team. You will have significant autonomy, shape company-wide initiatives, and represent the Office of the CEO with senior stakeholders. This position offers competitive compensation, comprehensive healthcare, and a family-oriented work environment.

• Independently drive research and analysis on complex business trends, competitive dynamics, and market conditions to inform CEO- and board-level decision-making.
• Own end-to-end delivery of the company's highest-priority, most complex initiatives, often spanning multiple departments, external stakeholders, and ambiguous scope.
• Act as a primary liaison across departments and with executive stakeholders, resolving cross-functional conflicts and driving alignment at the leadership level.
• Established track record of partnering directly with, advising, and influencing senior/executive leadership on high-stakes decisions
• Demonstrated ability to operate with a high degree of autonomy and ambiguity — setting direction, not just executing against it — while maintaining exceptional attention to detail
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities, including the ability to structure ambiguous problems from scratch
• Exceptional written, verbal, and interpersonal skills; high emotional intelligence and executive presence, with the adaptability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-stakes environment
• Working knowledge of AI/LLM-based tools (e.g., Claude, ChatGPT, Gemini, or similar) and how to apply them to accelerate research, synthesis, drafting, and data analysis; comfort evaluating where AI tools can improve the speed and quality of strategic work, and judgment about their limitations in high-stakes or confidential contexts
• Deep understanding of business operations, strategy development, and SaaS business models, with the judgment to apply that understanding independently
• Advanced proficiency in Google Workspace, Microsoft Office Suite, and standard modern business tools
• Demonstrated ability to maintain strict confidentiality and navigate highly sensitive information with integrity and discretion
• 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