Senior Director, Business Operations at Braze in San Francisco, CA

At Braze, we have found our people. We’re a genuinely approachable, exceptionally kind, and intensely passionate crew.

We seek to ignite that passion by setting high standards, championing teamwork, and creating work-life harmony as we collectively navigate rapid growth on a global scale while striving for greater equity and opportunity – inside and outside our organization.

To flourish here, you must be prepared to set a high bar for yourself and those around you. There is always a way to contribute: Acting with autonomy, having accountability and being open to new perspectives are essential to our continued success.

Our deep curiosity to learn and our eagerness to share diverse passions with others gives us balance and injects a one-of-a-kind vibrancy into our culture.

If you are driven to solve exhilarating challenges and have a bias toward action in the face of change, you will be empowered to make a real impact here, with a sharp and passionate team at your back. If Braze sounds like a place where you can thrive, we can’t wait to meet you.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

This Senior Director will serve as the strategic leader for the Business Operations team within the Office of the CBO. Reporting directly to the CBO, you will oversee the broader operational infrastructure and ensure the team is set up for global scale.

• AI & Automation Strategy: Architect and lead the long-term vision for transforming business processes through AI, building the scalable frameworks required to drive sophisticated automation across the CBO organization
• Operational Planning: Orchestrate long-range and annual strategy cycles in close partnership with Finance, maintaining a high-performance global operating rhythm
• Strategic Initiatives & Long-Range Planning: Lead the execution of high-impact strategic initiatives, ensuring resource allocation and investments are precisely aligned with priority market tiers and GTM motions to realize the company vision
• OKR Ownership & Operating Rhythm: Spearhead the end-to-end, company-wide OKR process, synchronizing CBO and organizational objectives to ensure total alignment across all executive stakeholders
• Board Preparation: Lead the end-to-end operational process of gathering data, coordinating with cross-functional partners, and managing the review timeline for all Board of Directors materials.
• Operational Governance: Define and implement global business practices and systems optimizations to ensure seamless, consistent execution across all global GTM functions
• Team Leadership: Build and mentor a world-class operations team, fostering a culture of excellence and accountability while driving the delivery of the organization’s most critical strategic initiatives

WHO YOU ARE

• 12+ years of experience in Consulting, Business Planning, or Strategy/Operations, specifically within SaaS
• Proven track record of managing and developing high-performing teams for complex, cross-functional execution
• Deep expertise in financial planning, budget management, and creating scalable business frameworks

For candidates based in the United States, the pay range for this position at the start of employment is expected to be between $200,000 and $240,000/year, with an expected On Target Earnings (OTE) between $250,000 and $300,000/year (including bonus or commission). Your exact offer may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. In addition to cash compensation, this role qualifies for a comprehensive Total Rewards package that includes equity grants of restricted stock (RSUs) so that you will own a piece of our company.

WHAT WE OFFER

Braze benefits vary by location, and we encourage you to review our specific benefits offerings for each country here. More details on benefits plans will be provided if you receive an offer of employment.

From offering comprehensive benefits to fostering hybrid ways of working, we’ve got you covered so you can prioritize work-life harmony. Braze offers benefits such as:

• Competitive compensation that may include equity
• Retirement and Employee Stock Purchase Plans
• Flexible paid time off
• Comprehensive benefit plans covering medical, dental, vision, life, and disability
• Family services that include fertility benefits and equal paid parental leave
• Professional development supported by formal career pathing, learning platforms, and a yearly learning stipend
• A curated in-office employee experience, designed to foster community, team connections, and innovation
• Opportunities to give back to your community, including an annual company-wide Volunteer Week and donation matching
• Employee Resource Groups that provide supportive communities within Braze
• Collaborative, transparent, and fun culture recognized as a Great Place to Work®

ABOUT BRAZEBraze is the leading customer engagement platform that empowers brands to Be Absolutely Engaging.™ Braze helps brands deliver great customer experiences that drive value both for consumers and for their businesses. Built on a foundation of composable intelligence, BrazeAI™ allows marketers to combine and activate AI agents, models, and features at every touchpoint throughout the Braze Customer Engagement Platform for smarter, faster, and more meaningful customer engagement. From cross-channel messaging and journey orchestration to Al-powered decisioning and optimization, Braze enables companies to turn action into interaction through autonomous, 1:1 personalized experiences.

The company has repeatedly been recognized as a Leader in marketing technology by industry analysts, and was voted a G2 “Best of Marketing and Digital Advertising Software Product” in 2025.

Braze was also named a 2025 Best Companies To Work For by U.S. News & World Report, a 2025 America’s Greatest Companies by Newsweek, and a 2025 Fortune Best Workplace in Technology™ by Great Place To Work®, among other accolades. Braze is also proudly certified as a Great Place to Work® in the U.S., the UK, Australia, and Singapore.

The company is headquartered in New York with offices in Austin, Berlin, Bucharest, Chicago, Dubai, Jakarta, London, Paris, San Francisco, São Paulo, Singapore, Seoul, Sydney and Tokyo.

BRAZE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

At Braze, we strive to create equitable growth and opportunities inside and outside the organization.

Building meaningful connections is at the heart of everything we do, and that includes our recruiting practices. We're committed to offering all candidates a fair, accessible, and inclusive experience – regardless of age, color, disability, gender identity, marital status, maternity, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or status as a protected veteran. When applying and interviewing with Braze, we want you to feel comfortable showcasing what makes you you.

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