Head of Corporate Strategy

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Upwork

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Upwork is a leading online platform that connects freelancers with businesses, offering a wide range of professional services such as design, writing, programming, and more. It facilitates collaboration between independent professionals and clients through job postings, project catalogs, and consultations. Upwork aims to enable freelancers to find work and clients to find the best talent, providing tools to hire, manage, and pay remote talent worldwide.

freelancers • agencies

501 - 1000 employees

Founded 2015

🤝 B2B

🏪 Marketplace

💰 Funding Round on 2017-01

📋 Description

• Upwork ($UPWK) is the world’s work marketplace. We serve everyone from one-person startups to large, Fortune 100 enterprises with a powerful, trust-driven platform that enables companies and talent to work together in new ways that unlock their potential. • Last year, more than $3.8 billion of work was done through Upwork by skilled professionals who are gaining more control by finding work they are passionate about and innovating their careers. • As the Head of Corporate Strategy, you will play a pivotal role in shaping Upwork’s long-term strategic direction. Reporting to the Vice President of Strategy, Corporate Development, and Partnerships, this leader will partner with Upwork’s senior and executive leadership to develop and execute initiatives that enhance Upwork’s market position, drive growth, and increase shareholder value. • The Corporate Strategy team is part of a broader strategy and growth function responsible for strategy creation, M&A and investment activity, business development, and financial/payment partnerships. This high-visibility role provides the opportunity to directly impact Upwork’s long-term success and value creation.

🎯 Requirements

• 12+ years of experience in corporate strategy, management consulting, investment banking or a related field • A proven track record of strategic development in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, preferably in technology, marketplaces, or Human Capital Management. • Exceptional analytical and strategic thinking skills, with the ability to translate complex ideas into actionable strategies. • Strong leadership and team management skills, with experience building and mentoring high-performing teams. • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate across all levels of the organization. • Organized, structured, and highly proactive with a strong sense of ownership and accountability. • MBA or quantitative degree from a top school is preferred.

🏖️ Benefits

• Comprehensive medical insurance coverage for both you and your family • Unlimited paid time off • 401(k) plan with matching contributions • 12 weeks of paid parental leave • Employee Stock Purchase Plan