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**Job Description** **Role Overview:** As the Strategy Lead Portfolio & Synergies at Sarder Inc., you will play a crucial role in shaping and executing the strategic direction across the company's portfolio of innovative entities. Your responsibilities will include identifying synergies across subsidiaries, driving collaboration, uncovering growth opportunities, and ensuring alignment with the mission of revolutionizing global education and AI adoption. This leadership position is instrumental in realizing the company's vision of educating and certifying over one billion people worldwide. **Key Responsibilities:** - **Strategic Planning & Execution** - Develop and implement long-term strategic plans for portfolio companies such as NetCom Learning, AI Certs, NetCom+, etc. - Collaborate with the CEO and leadership team to define business priorities. - **Cross-Company Synergies** - Identify, develop, and operationalize synergistic opportunities across subsidiaries, emphasizing content reuse, sales channels, product bundling, and shared technology platforms. - **Market & Competitive Intelligence** - Conduct macro and micro market analysis to identify new markets, customer segments, and innovation trends in education and AI. - Benchmark against competitors and formulate winning strategies. - **New Business & Growth Initiatives** - Launch and nurture new business lines that cater to emerging market needs. - Partner with internal and external stakeholders to pilot, test, and scale strategic initiatives. - **Data-Driven Decision Making** - Utilize business intelligence and analytics to monitor performance, identify gaps, and offer informed strategic recommendations. - **Stakeholder Alignment & Communication** - Coordinate with functional leaders (Marketing, Sales, Product, Learning, Ops) to ensure seamless execution of strategic plans. - Prepare and deliver strategic updates to the CEO and Board. - **Innovation & Thought Leadership** - Foster a culture of innovation within the organization. - Contribute to thought leadership initiatives to reinforce Sarder Inc."s position at the forefront of education and AI transformation. - **OKRs & Success Metrics** - Define and oversee strategic OKRs across business units. - Ensure that strategy execution aligns with defined KPIs and business outcomes. - **Special Projects & CEO Office Support** - Take charge of critical initiatives as directed by the CEO. - Serve as a trusted advisor and strategic partner in complex decision-making processes. **Qualifications Required:** - 10+ years of experience in strategy, business consulting, or corporate development, with a preference for backgrounds in edtech, AI, or SaaS environments. - Demonstrated success in leading strategic initiatives and fostering cross-company alignment. - In-depth knowledge of education ecosystems, B2B/B2C business models, and AI-driven transformations. - Strong analytical, problem-solving, and project management capabilities. - Exceptional skills in stakeholder management and executive communication. (Note: Any additional details about the company were not specifically mentioned in the job description provided.),
