Chief Strategy Officer Jobs in United States at Classifeds Jobs

Title: Chief Strategy Officer

Company: Classifeds Jobs

Location: United States

Overview

Our client is seeking a visionary and execution-oriented Chief Strategy Officer (CSO) to define, drive, and operationalize the organization’s long-term strategic direction. This executive leader will work closely with the CEO and executive team to shape corporate strategy, identify growth opportunities, and ensure alignment across business units to accelerate sustainable value creation.

The ideal candidate is both highly analytical and commercially astute, with deep experience in corporate strategy, market expansion, and cross-functional transformation. This individual combines big-picture thinking with disciplined execution and thrives in dynamic, growth-focused environments.

Key Responsibilities

Lead the development and refinement of the company’s long-term strategic vision and multi-year roadmap.

Partner with the CEO and Board to define enterprise priorities, growth initiatives, and capital allocation strategies.

Conduct market, competitive, and industry analyses to identify emerging opportunities, risks, and strategic pivots.

Translate high-level strategy into executable initiatives with measurable milestones and KPIs.

Oversee corporate development activities including M&A strategy, partnerships, joint ventures, and strategic investments.

Drive cross-functional alignment across product, operations, finance, marketing, and sales to ensure cohesive execution of strategic initiatives.

Establish enterprise-wide performance metrics to track progress against strategic goals.

Lead strategic planning cycles, including annual and long-range planning processes.

Evaluate new market entry opportunities, business model innovation, and diversification strategies.

Support fundraising initiatives, investor relations strategy, and board communications as needed.

Identify operational and structural inefficiencies and lead transformation initiatives to improve scalability and profitability.

Serve as a key thought partner to the executive leadership team on major business decisions, risk mitigation, and competitive positioning.

Operating Context

Operates within a high-growth, fast-paced organization undergoing scaling or transformation.

Works closely with executive leadership, board members, investors, and external partners.

Balances strategic foresight with operational execution and performance accountability.

Frequently leads cross-functional initiatives that require influence without direct authority.

Typically functions in a remote, hybrid, or on-site executive environment depending on organizational structure.

Reports directly to the CEO.

Required Skills

Deep expertise in corporate strategy, business transformation, and growth planning.

Strong financial acumen with the ability to evaluate investments, capital allocation, and ROI.

Advanced analytical capabilities, including market modeling and strategic scenario planning.

Proven ability to lead enterprise-level initiatives from concept to execution.

Exceptional leadership and stakeholder management skills.

Strong executive communication skills with experience presenting to boards and investors.

Demonstrated experience influencing cross-functional teams and driving alignment.

Ability to navigate ambiguity and make data-informed decisions in dynamic environments.

High strategic agility paired with operational discipline.

Preferred Qualifications

10–15+ years of progressive leadership experience in corporate strategy, management consulting, investment banking, or executive operating roles.

Experience in high-growth, private equity-backed, venture-backed, or publicly traded organizations is highly valued.

Track record of leading M&A transactions, integrations, or strategic partnerships.

MBA or advanced degree in Business, Economics, Finance, or related field strongly preferred.

Background in strategy consulting (e.g., top-tier consulting firms) is highly desirable.

Experience scaling organizations through periods of rapid growth or transformation.

Success Metrics

Clear articulation and execution of a multi-year strategic roadmap.

Revenue growth and market expansion aligned with strategic priorities.

Successful completion and integration of strategic initiatives, partnerships, or acquisitions.

Enterprise-wide alignment around company vision and measurable objectives.

Improved competitive positioning and market share.

Executive and board confidence in strategic direction and execution discipline.