Salesforce
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Director,Strategy&Enablement
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“Director, Strategy & Enablement at Salesforce. Skills: Strategy, Transformation, Program Management, Talent Strategy. Define and drive multi-year strategic roadmap. Translate business strategy into GDC priorities”
What You'll Achieve.
Drive GDC evolution; Ensure alignment across GDC Practices; Ensure accountability, transparency, and timely decision-making; Drive adoption and sustained behavior change; Anticipate future skill requirements; Ensure people capability keeps pace with business ambition; Drive alignment on shared priorities; Drive value for stakeholders; Ownership of outcomes
Industry & Context.
Analytical; Structured problem-solving
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
16+ years of experience in strategy, transformation, or programs roles, Masters in Business Administration, Proven ability to lead complex, cross-functional programs in a global, matrixed environment, Analytical and structured problem-solving skills, Exceptional executive communication and storytelling skills
Nice to Have
Experience within Salesforce Professional Services or a Salesforce SI partner ecosystem, Familiarity with Salesforce platform capabilities, Experience with GDC/delivery center strategy
What You'll Do.
Define and drive multi-year strategic roadmap
Translate business strategy into GDC priorities
Lead strategic planning cycles
Monitor industry trends
Lead large-scale transformation programs
Establish governance cadences and frameworks
Own change management for GDC-wide transformation initiatives
Develop and drive GDC-wide talent strategy
Partner with GDC People Partners and global Talent
Identify capability gaps
Design targeted upskilling
and career development programs
Build talent pipelines for next-generation roles
Champion a learning culture
Integrate talent readiness as a strategic pillar
Serve as a strategic thought partner
Act as connective tissue between GDC and global
Build trusted relationships with regional delivery leaders
Prepare and present executive-level communications
matrixed environments
Represent GDC's strategic interests
Lead and grow a high-performing Strategy & Programs
Provide clear direction
and development opportunities
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Partner with GDC leadership; Partner with delivery leaders; Partner with global PS stakeholders; Align stakeholders across geographies; Connect GDC and global PS functions; Build relationships with regional leaders; Collaborate with COEs; Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders
Communication Scope
Executive communication; Storytelling; Business reviews; Executive presentations
Process & Methodology
Program Management, Strategic planning, Governance frameworks
Full Job Description
_To get the best candidate experience, please consider applying for a maximum of 3 roles within 12 months to ensure you are not duplicating efforts._ Job Category Customer Success Job Details ****About Salesforce**** Salesforce is the #1 AI CRM, where humans with agents drive customer success together. Here, ambition meets action. Tech meets trust. And innovation isn’t a buzzword — it’s a way of life. The world of work as we know it is changing and we're looking for Trailblazers who are passionate about bettering business and the world through AI, driving innovation, and keeping Salesforce's core values at the heart of it all. Ready to level-up your career at the company leading workforce transformation in the agentic era? You’re in the right place! Agentforce is the future of AI, and you are the future of Salesforce. About the Role We are looking for a strategic, results-oriented Senior Leader to join the **Strategy & Programs team** within **Salesforce Professional Services ' Global Delivery Centers (GDC)**. This senior leadership role sits at the intersection of Business strategy, Program Management, and Talent Strategy — driving the GDC's evolution into a high-performing, future-ready delivery organization. The ideal candidate brings deep experience in professional services strategy, global operating models, and program execution, with a passion for building capability at scale. You will partner closely with GDC leadership, delivery leaders, and global PS stakeholders to shape and execute the strategic agenda. **Key Responsibilities** **Strategy & Transformation** * Define and drive the multi-year strategic roadmap for the GDC in partnership with the VP/SVP of Global Delivery and PS leadership * Translate the Professional Services business strategy into GDC-specific priorities, operational plans, and measurable outcomes * Lead strategic planning cycles (annual operating plan, quarterly business reviews) ensuring alignment across GDC Practices * Monitor industry
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