Principal Strategy and Planning Leader

Strategy Development & Planning Partner with MSEC Engineering leadership to translate company and MSEC strategy into executable engineering priorities Lead annual and multi-year strategic planning processes, including investment framing, roadmap alignment, and scenario modeling Develop clear strategic narratives, business cases, and tradeoff analyses to inform LT-level decisions Identify emerging opportunities and influence strategic direction Establish clear ownership models (DRIs), milestones, and success metrics Ensure initiatives stay focused on customer outcomes vs. organizational boundaries Improve operating model, governance, and execution discipline across engineering org Serve as a trusted advisor to Engineering LT and MSEC leadership Create executive-ready materials (strategy decks, LT updates, narratives) Facilitate decision-making forums, including Engineering Reviews and cross-org alignment sessions Represent Engineering strategy in cross-company forums (e.g., product, field, and strategy teams) Strategic clarity + execution bias (not just planning, but driving outcomes) Systems thinker across products, orgs, and dependencies Operator mindset — able to move from ambiguity to structured plans quickly Influence without authority in complex organizational environments Bachelor's Degree in Business, Operations, Finance, or related field AND 8+ years experience in program management, process management, or process improvement OR equivalent experience. Master's Degree in Business, Operations, Finance, or related field AND 12+ years experience in program management, process management, or process improvement OR Bachelor's Degree in Business, Operations, Finance, or related field AND 15+ years experience in program management, process management, or process improvement OR equivalent experience. 10+ years of experience in strategy, product, engineering, or technical program leadership Proven track record of driving cross-org, complex initiatives at scale Demonstrated ability to influence senior executives and cross-functional leaders Demostrated structured thinking, communication, and executive storytelling skills Experience in security, cloud, or AI platforms Background in consulting, strategy, or technical program management at scale Experience working in high-growth, transformation-driven environments