Director Launch Strategy

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Director Launch Strategy based in the United States. This is a high-impact, enterprise-level role responsible for defining and scaling how product and solution launches are planned, executed, and optimized across a global go-to-market organization. You will build the operating system that ensures every launch is structured, predictable, and aligned across Product, Marketing, Engineering, Sales, and Customer-facing teams. Acting as a central orchestrator, you will bring rigor, governance, and repeatable frameworks to complex cross-functional launches in a fast-paced SaaS environment. The role blends strategic program leadership with hands-on operational execution, requiring both systems thinking and strong stakeholder influence. You will play a critical part in improving launch readiness, accelerating execution speed, and ensuring consistent messaging and enablement across the field. This position is ideal for a senior operator who thrives in ambiguity, builds scalable processes from the ground up, and drives measurable business impact through operational excellence. Accountabilities: Design and own a scalable launch operating system, including governance models, playbooks, and standardized processes that improve readiness, execution speed, and cross-functional alignment. Define and implement launch frameworks such as tiers, readiness gates, milestones, and decision checkpoints to ensure consistent execution quality. Lead end-to-end program management for product and solution launches, coordinating dependencies across Marketing, Product, Engineering, Sales, Operations, and Customer Support. Build and maintain reusable launch assets, including templates, checklists, communication plans, readiness trackers, and executive reporting tools. Establish intake, prioritization, and ownership models that clarify scope, DRIs, and timelines early in the process to reduce friction and rework. Drive stakeholder alignment through structured operating rhythms, launch forums, and a single source of truth for status, risks, and decisions. Define and track launch success metrics, publish scorecards, and lead post-launch retrospectives to continuously improve execution quality and efficiency. Requirements: 15+ years of experience in Marketing Operations, GTM strategy, Product Marketing Operations, or related fields within SaaS or cloud-based environments. Strong background in program management with proven ability to lead complex, cross-functional initiatives at scale. Experience building or transforming launch or GTM operating models, ideally from early stage or unstructured environments. Deep understanding of product marketing, go-to-market execution, and enterprise software lifecycle management. Strong strategic thinking and analytical skills, with the ability to translate business goals into structured execution plans. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with experience influencing executive-level audiences in matrixed organizations. Demonstrated ability to drive change management and operational transformation across large, distributed teams. Experience leveraging AI tools and technology to improve efficiency, automation, and execution quality is required. Benefits: Competitive compensation aligned with experience, expertise, and market benchmarks. Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance from day one. Unlimited paid time off and paid holidays to support work-life balance. Strong parental leave policies supporting all family structures. 401(k) retirement plan with company matching contributions. Mental health support, wellness programs, and employee assistance resources. Flexible work arrangements and hybrid/remote-friendly culture. Learning and development opportunities through mentoring, training platforms, and global knowledge-sharing programs. Additional family, legal, and financial support benefits depending on location. How Jobgether works: We use an AI-powered matching process to ensure your application is reviewed quickly, objectively, and fairly against the role's core requirements. Our system identifies the top-fitting candidates, and this shortlist is then shared directly with the hiring company. The final decision and next steps (interviews, assessments) are managed by their internal team. We appreciate your interest and wish you the best! Why Apply Through Jobgether? Data Privacy Notice: By submitting your application, you acknowledge that Jobgether will process your personal data to evaluate your candidacy and share relevant information with the hiring employer. This processing is based on legitimate interest and pre-contractual measures under applicable data protection laws (including GDPR). You may exercise your rights (access, rectification, erasure, objection) at any time. #LI-CL1