Strategy & Execution Specialist

JOB DESCRIPTION

​We are looking for a Strategy & Execution Specialist (Contract) to lead day-to-day execution of key workstreams on one or multiple strategic cross-functional programs at Databricks. The programs are intended to identify, test, and execute on levers which can drive key business priorities, such as Migrations, Partner Operating Model, GTM optimization, Agentic transformation, etc. ​

Requirements:
 
Must Have:
Advanced SQL
Google Docs
Proficient Slides, Sheets, and Docs — able to produce executive-ready materials independently
Nice To Have
Experience building dashboards and scorecards (Tableau, Looker, Power BI, or Databricks AI/BI Dashboards)
Familiarity with Databricks SQL, Unity Catalog, notebooks, or the Databricks SDK
Hands-on experience building agentic AI workflows using Claude Code, Cursor, or equivalent AI-native coding tools — not just prompting, but building functional automations
Python scripting proficiency for data manipulation, API integrations, or automation (pandas, requests, etc.)
Working knowledge of prompt engineering, tool use / function calling, and multi-step agent architectures
8+ years in program management, management consulting, or strategy & operations at a technology company
- Track record managing large-scale cross-functional programs with executive stakeholders at the VP and SVP level
- Demonstrated ability to build agentic AI workflows — not theoretical; show us what you have shipped
- Strong analytical orientation with hands-on SQL and dashboard skills
- Experience in data & AI platforms and/or enterprise software GTM
- Familiarity with partner ecosystem management and professional services governance
- Background in sales enablement, GTM operations, or field engineering programs
- Experience at Databricks or with Databricks products
- Excellent written and verbal communication; able to produce executive-ready decks, memos, and status updates with minimal direction
- US-based with the ability to work Pacific business hours
- Formal design-thinking or process re-engineering experience (IDEO, Stanford d.school, Lean Six Sigma, or equivalent applied methodology)
 
Responsibilities:
AI-Enabled Program Operations (25%)
- Facilitate working group sessions with cross-functional stakeholders: set agendas, drive decisions, track actions, close loops
- Collaborate w/ the program SMEs to prepare and present monthly Business Owner Review decks and quarterly GTM Leader Review materials
- Maintain program trackers and status reporting across workstreams
- Collaborate w/ sales stratops to track and report on key metrics (e.g., for migrations: win rate, pre-sales velocity, delivery velocity, tooling conversion rate, customer success stories)
- Build and iterate on agentic AI workflows to automate recurring program tasks: status aggregation, data pulls, stakeholder communications, competitive benchmarking
- Manage cross-functional dependencies and escalate blockers to executive sponsors
Program Execution (50%)
- Own and ensure successful delivery of key initiatives and deliverables for specific workstreams, including design and implementation of new GTM system capabilities
- Define scaled execution plans to operationalize successful initiatives across the company and drive effective change management
- Ensure program and workstream outcomes are achieved, with measurable, quantifiable impact on revenue
- Collaborate with IT product teams and sales stratops on design of Sales AI solutions to accelerate and de-risk GTM motions
Discovery & Experimentation (25%)
- Apply design-thinking frameworks to re-examine key processes and GTM motions end-to-end
- Conduct stakeholder interviews to surface systemic friction in internal and partner workflows
- Prioritize process improvements by impact on revenue and business outcomes
- Design, pilot, and document improved workflows, playbooks, and decision frameworks
- Prototype AI-assisted tools for key GTM activities (e.g., migration readiness scoring, automated proposal generation, or account-level analytics)
Skills:
Strategy, Execution Specialist