At Braze, we have found our people. We're a genuinely approachable, exceptionally kind, and intensely passionate crew. We seek to ignite that passion by setting high standards, championing teamwork, and creating work-life harmony as we collectively navigate rapid growth on a global scale while striving for greater equity and opportunity - inside and outside our organization. To flourish here, you must be prepared to set a high bar for yourself and those around you. There is always a way to contribute: Acting with autonomy, having accountability and being open to new perspectives are essential to our continued success. Our deep curiosity to learn and our eagerness to share diverse passions with others gives us balance and injects a one-of-a-kind vibrancy into our culture. If you are driven to solve exhilarating challenges and have a bias toward action in the face of change, you will be empowered to make a real impact here, with a sharp and passionate team at your back. If Braze sounds like a place where you can thrive, we can't wait to meet you. WHAT YOU'LL DO We're looking for a seasoned program management expert with 15+ years of experience in managing large-scale, cross-functional initiatives, involving multiple business functions and enterprise systems. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in enterprise business systems, stakeholder management at Director/VP levels, team leadership, and driving program management best practices. We're a data and OKR driven organization that looks for opportunities to use automation and new technologies to solve business challenges, and this Director of Business Systems Strategic Programs will be a key driver of this mindset. Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and execute strategic programs aligned with company goals and OKR's, focusing on enterprise business systems
- Lead successful execution of programs, ensuring ownership, collaboration, communication and accountability across cross-functional teams, demonstrating leadership without authority
- Manage stakeholder relationships at Director/VP levels, driving consensus and buy-in, facilitating prioritization, driving their strategies and portfolio roadmaps
- Establish KPIs and monitor program performance, providing regular updates to senior management and stakeholders
- Foster a culture of program management excellence, implementing best practices
- Oversee program charter, OKR alignment, scope management, budget planning, resource allocation, and program timelines
- Drive process improvements, identifying opportunities for automation and efficiency gains in the Strategic Programs team
- Lead, develop and mentor a high-performing team of technical program managers
- Able and willing to dive deep into the details and execute key business critical programs as an individual contributor
WHO YOU ARE
- 15+ years of program management experience, with 5+ years managing teams
- Proven track record of running complex cross-functional programs at scale in a fast-growing SaaS company
- Expertise in enterprise business systems, e.g. Salesforce (Sales Cloud, Service Cloud, Partner & Customer Communities), Outreach, Gong, DealHub, Certinia, Netsuite, Zuora, Coupa, Snowflake, Looker, Tray.io, etc., and how they integrate with each other
- Strong communication, collaboration, organization, and persuasion skills, with a proactive, positive, can-do attitude
- Always looking for new ways that processes and products can be improved
- Excellent stakeholder management skills (Director/VP levels)
- Strong knowledge of key business functions and processes, e.g. GTM, CPQ, QTC, CSM, PS, Support, Provisioning, Billing, Finance, Business Intelligence, etc. in a SaaS business context
- Experience driving program management best practices
- Program management certifications (e.g. Agile, PMP)
- Experience with project management tools (e.g. Asana, Jira)
- SaaS industry experience
Nice to Have:
- Familiarity with cloud-based technologies
For candidates based in the United States, the pay range for this position at the start of employment is expected to be between $152,000 and $180,800/yearwith an expected On Target Earnings (OTE) between $190,000 and $226,000/year (including bonus or commission). Your exact offer may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. In addition to cash compensation, Braze offers full- and part- time employees a comprehensive Total Rewards package that includes equity grants of restricted stock (RSUs) so that all Braze employees own a piece of our company. WHAT WE OFFER Details of these benefits plan will be provided if a candidate receives an offer of employment. Benefits may vary by location. From offering comprehensive benefits to fostering flexible environments, we've got you covered so you can prioritize work-life harmony.
- Competitive compensation that may include equity
- Retirement and Employee Stock Purchase Plans
- Flexible paid time off
- Comprehensive benefit plans covering medical, dental, vision, life, and disability
- Family services that include fertility benefits and equal paid parental leave
- Professional development supported by formal career pathing, learning platforms, and tuition reimbursement
- Community engagement opportunities throughout the year, including an annual company wide Volunteer Week
- Employee Resource Groups that provide supportive communities within Braze
- Collaborative, transparent, and fun culture recognized as a Great Place to Work®
ABOUT BRAZE Braze is a leading customer engagement platform that powers lasting connections between consumers and brands they love. Braze allows any marketer to collect and take action on any amount of data from any source, so they can creatively engage with customers in real time, across channels from one platform. From cross-channel messaging and journey orchestration to Al-powered experimentation and optimization, Braze enables companies to build and maintain absolutely engaging relationships with their customers that foster growth and loyalty. Braze is proudly certified as a Great Place to Work® in the U.S., the UK and Singapore. We ranked #3 on Great Place to Work UK's 2024 Best Workplaces (Large), #3 on Great Place to Work UK's 2023 Best Workplaces for Wellbeing (Medium), #4 on Great Place to Work's 2023 Best Workplaces in Europe (Medium), #10 on Great Place to Work UK's 2023 Best Workplaces for Women (Large), #19 on Fortune's 2023 Best Workplaces in New York (Large). We were also featured in Built In's 2024 Best Places to Work, U.S. News Best Technology Companies to Work For, and Great Place to Work UK's 2023 Best Workplaces in Tech. You'll find many of us at headquarters in New York City or around the world in Austin, Berlin, Chicago, Jakarta, London, Paris, San Francisco, Singapore, Sydney and Tokyo - not to mention our employees in nearly 50 remote locations. BRAZE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER At Braze, we strive to create equitable growth and opportunities inside and outside the organization. Building meaningful connections is at the heart of everything we do, and that includes our recruiting practices. We're committed to offering all candidates a fair, accessible, and inclusive experience - regardless of age, color, disability, gender identity, marital status, maternity, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or status as a protected veteran. When applying and interviewing with Braze, we want you to feel comfortable showcasing what makes you you. We know that sometimes different circumstances can lead talented people to hesitate to apply for a role unless they meet 100% of the criteria. If this sounds familiar, we encourage you to apply, as we'd love to meet you. Please see our Candidate Privacy Policy for more information on how Braze processes your personal information during the recruitment process and, if applicable based on your location, how you can exercise any privacy rights.