Principal, Business Operations and Strategy

Contentful is looking for a Principal to join the Business Operations and Strategy (BOS) team to help scale our business. As a thought partner to senior management, you will work closely with teams across the organization to understand business performance, set strategy, and drive business growth. As a member of the BMS team, you will become a trusted advisor to Contentful’s executives and functional leaders, and work on high-impact, top priority issues facing the business.

• Identifying growth, efficiency, and strategic opportunities for the business: conducting qualitative and quantitative analysis to understand business performance, evaluating investments or strategic decisions, identifying and prioritizing actions to take, and communicating insights to senior executives.
• Driving successful execution: on specific one-off initiatives, or on process or systems improvements that support our growth trajectory.
• Acting as the connective tissue of the company: facilitating cross-functional collaboration, driving and contributing to both specific high-priority projects and regular operating rhythms and business reviews

BOS team members are strong business generalists with outstanding analytical and communication skills and knowledge of/strong interest in the content platform space.We are looking for candidates with 4+ years of general management experience (managing direct reports) in total, including 2+ years at a top consulting firm, and experience at a B2B SaaS company. Advanced graduate degree in a relevant field (e.g. MBA from a highly regarded business school) preferred. 

• Join an ambitious tech company reshaping the way people build digital product
• Full-time employees receive Stock Options for the opportunity to share in the success of our company
• Comprehensive health/dental/vision care package covering 100% of monthly  premiums for employees 
• We value Work-Life balance and You Time! A generous combination of a flexible time off policy, volunteer time off and paid holidays 
• 16 weeks of paid parental leave (after 6 months of employment)
• Use your personal education budget to improve your skills and grow in your career. 
• Enjoy a full range of virtual events, including workshops, guest speakers, and fun team activities, supporting learning and networking exchange beyond the usual work duties 
• Share and navigate the excitement of a new workplace with your CFF (Contentful First Friend) 
• Commuter benefits and monthly bill stipend 
• Plus, Contentful socks! And other amazing swag as part of company events. Oh yeah!

Colorado Salary Statement: The salary range displayed is specifically for those potential hires who will work or reside in the state of Colorado if selected for the role. Any offered salary is determined based on internal equity, internal salary ranges, market data/ranges, applicant's skills and prior relevant experience, certain degrees and certifications (e.g. JD/technology), for example.

Colorado Salary Range: $183,000 - $210,500
[This position is eligible for equity awards, annual bonuses, short- and long-term incentives, and program-specific awards in accordance with the terms of Contentful’s variable compensation plans.]

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