Roles & Responsibilities
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced and visionary Chief Strategic Officer to lead and execute our long-term strategic roadmap in the dynamic cloud services industry. You will drive growth through market expansion, competitive positioning, and strategic partnerships while aligning business goals with cutting-edge cloud technologies and emerging trends.
Key Responsibilities
1) Strategic Leadership & Vision
- Define and execute the company’s corporate strategy with a strong focus on growth in cloud infrastructure, platform, and SaaS offerings.
- Lead cross-functional strategic initiatives that position the company as a market leader in the cloud space.
- Monitor global cloud trends, competitor strategies, and market shifts to adapt business priorities accordingly.
2) Business Growth & Market Expansion
Identify and evaluate new markets, verticals, and customer segments for expansion.Drive mergers & acquisitions, joint ventures, and investments aligned with strategic goals.Lead development of go-to-market strategies and pricing models with Product and Sales teams.3) Technology & Innovation Alignment
Partner with CTO and Product leadership to align strategic vision with technological innovation.Identify opportunities in AI, edge computing, multi-cloud, security, and sustainability to differentiate offerings.4) Stakeholder Management
Advise the Board and C-suite on strategic risks, opportunities, and investments.Build high-level relationships with strategic customers, regulators, and partners (e.g. AWS, Microsoft, Google Cloud).Represent the company at industry events, panels, and media engagements.5) Performance & Risk Management
Establish KPIs to measure success of strategic initiatives and partnerships.Anticipate and mitigate strategic risks, including geopolitical, regulatory, and technological shifts.Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Computer Science, or related field.10–15+ years in strategic leadership roles, ideally in cloud computing, enterprise IT, or high-tech sectors.Proven track record in scaling cloud services, launching new markets, and managing C-level stakeholders.Deep understanding of IaaS, PaaS, SaaS, and cloud ecosystem partners.Strong business acumen and data-driven decision-making.Excellent communication, negotiation, and influencing skills.Ability to lead with vision in fast-paced, highly technical environments.Tell employers what skills you have
Influencing Skills
Pharmaceutical Industry
Technological Innovation
Leadership
Mergers
Joint Ventures
Epidemiology
Risk Management
Clinical Development
Medical Affairs
Advisory Boards
SaaS
Google Cloud
Cloud Services
Stakeholder Management
Strategic Partnerships