Principal Corporate Strategy at UKG

Lowell, Massachusetts, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

17 Jul, 26

Salary

190000.0

Posted On

18 Apr, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Corporate strategy, Financial analysis, Strategic planning, Executive communication, Data synthesis, Portfolio management, Investment analysis, Decision frameworks, Analytical rigor, Cross-functional leadership, Business modeling, Risk assessment, Presentation skills, Strategic judgment, Problem solving

Industry

Software Development

Description

Why UKG: At UKG, the work you do matters. The code you ship, the decisions you make, and the care you show a customer all add up to real impact. Today, tens of millions of workers start and end their days with our workforce operating platform. Helping people get paid, grow in their careers, and shape the future of their industries. That’s what we do. We never stop learning. We never stop challenging the norm. We push for better, and we celebrate the wins along the way. Here, you’ll get flexibility that’s real, benefits you can count on, and a team that succeeds together. Because at UKG, your work matters—and so do you. As a member of the corporate strategy team, you will play a senior role in shaping UKG’s strategic direction by partnering closely with executive and senior leadership on complex, high-impact business questions. The Corporate Strategy team partners with leaders across UKG to evaluate critical tradeoffs, inform investment and portfolio decisions, and support enterprise-level decision making. In this role, you will work at the intersection of strategy, analytics, and executive decision making. Key responsibilities: • Advance enterprise business priorities by enabling executive and senior leaders to set direction, resolve tradeoffs, and take action on complex strategic decisions related to growth, portfolio priorities, investment choices, and long-range planning • Bring structure to complex strategic questions by framing decisions, laying out options, and highlighting implications for the business • Apply strong analytical and financial perspectives to support decisions that affect performance, resourcing, and risk • Support strategic workstreams by testing assumptions, identifying key risks and second-order effects, and grounding recommendations in business realities • Help leaders prepare for important decision points by translating analysis into clear points of view and practical next steps • Create clear, concise executive presentations that synthesize analysis, highlight tradeoffs, and support decision making • Work closely with cross-functional partners to help ensure strategic insights are reflected in priorities and follow-through • Contribute an enterprise perspective in cross-functional discussions, helping teams stay focused on what matters most Position requirements: • Experience in a strategy consulting firm (e.g. Bain, McKinsey, BCG) • Advanced analytical and financial skills, with the ability to interpret, challenge, and synthesize complex quantitative analysis • Strong experience developing executive-level PowerPoint deliverables, including structuring decision frameworks, crafting clear narratives, and translating analysis into decision-oriented content • Clear and confident communication skills, with experience working closely with senior leaders on high-stakes decision making • Strong strategic judgment with the ability to operate across a broad set of complex business topics • Structured and logical thinker with demonstrated experience framing ambiguous problems and guiding analytical direction Personal Qualifications: • Analytically rigorous, with a strong bias toward fact-based decision making • Credible, grounded communicator who can engage senior stakeholders without relying on formal authority • Practical and outcome-oriented, focused on moving priorities forward rather than producing analysis for its own sake • Comfortable working through ambiguity and helping leaders navigate complex tradeoffs • Strong attention to detail combined with an ability to see broader business implications • Collaborative working style with the ability to operate independently and add value where judgment matters most Company Overview: UKG is the Workforce Operating Platform that puts workforce understanding to work. With the world's largest collection of workforce insights, and people-first AI, our ability to reveal unseen ways to build trust, amplify productivity, and empower talent, is unmatched. It's this expertise that equips our customers with the intelligence to solve any challenge in any industry — because great organizations know their workforce is their competitive edge. Learn more at ukg.com. Equal Opportunity Employer UKG is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, disability, religion, sex, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, and other legally protected categories. View The EEO Know Your Rights poster UKG participates in E-Verify. View the E-Verify posters here. It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability. Disability Accommodation in the Application and Interview Process For individuals with disabilities that need additional assistance at any point in the application and interview process, please email UKGCareers@ukg.com. The pay range for this position is $145,600 to $190,000. The actual base pay offered may vary depending on skills, experience, job-related knowledge and work location. In addition to base pay, employees may be eligible to participate in a performance-based bonus plan and to receive restricted stock unit awards as part of total compensation. Learn more about UKG’s benefits and rewards at https://www.ukg.com/about-us/careers/benefits

Responsibilities

You will partner with executive leadership to shape strategic direction by evaluating complex business tradeoffs and investment decisions. The role involves synthesizing analytical insights into clear executive presentations to guide enterprise-level planning and action.