Principal, Strategic Narrative & Communications

Responsibilities

• Serve as a principal thought partner to the VP of Strategy & Operations, jointly driving strategy definition, prioritization, and alignment across the technology organization. Partner with the CTO and CTO staff to frame strategic problems, evaluate tradeoffs, and define multi-year technology priorities. Develop structured strategy artifacts (narratives, decision memos, frameworks) that enable executive decision-making. Work closely with the corporate strategy team to align technology strategy with enterprise strategy, annual planning, and long-range roadmaps. Identify gaps, risks, and opportunities across the technology portfolio and proactively surface recommendations. Own the creation of executive-ready and Board-grade strategy materials, including: Multi-year technology strategy narratives CEO staff presentations and decision read-aheads Board decks, deep dives, and written narratives Ensure materials are concise, data-informed, and written to executive and Board standards. Anticipate questions from senior leadership and proactively incorporate insights into materials. Act as a strategic communications advisor to the CTO, in close coordination with the VP of Strategy & Operations. Translate complex technical and organizational concepts into clear, compelling narratives for senior leaders. Develop executive-level presentations, keynotes, talking points, and written communications. Prepare senior leaders for high-stakes engagements, including CEO reviews, Board meetings, and external forums. Create content and narratives for major external events, industry conferences, and public forums. Partner with PR, marketing, and corporate communications to ensure consistent and credible external messaging. Help position the CTO and technology leadership as trusted voices on technology, innovation, and strategy. Influence senior stakeholders across engineering, product, finance, and corporate functions without direct authority. Drive alignment through clarity of thinking, quality of writing, and strength of narrative."Lead strategy working sessions, offsites, and executive reviews as needed.