Hiring: Vice President, Corporate Strategy Company: CarGurus Location: Boston, MA Job Posted Time: 2026-09-03 11:11:37 Employment Type: Hybrid Target Skills & Keywords : Portfolio Management, Risk Management About the job Experience: •10+ years of experience, including 5+ years in management consulting or corporate strategy leadership in a high-growth environment, technology experience preferred. Required Skills: •As a member of the senior management team, you’ll partner closely with the executive team to evaluate strategic opportunities, define company priorities, and translate them into actionable plans. You’ll guide how we set goals, measure success, and build alignment and accountability across the organization. •Define and refine the strategic roadmap, including growth opportunities, business model evolution, competitive positioning, and build/buy/partner strategies. •Lead annual and quarterly strategic planning, including setting objectives, aligning cross-functional priorities, and translating strategy into operating plans and measurable KPIs. •Partner cross-functionally to ensure strategy is grounded in market reality and informed by consumer, dealer, data, and AI trends. Make sure the business is implementing and applying learnings. •Identify and size new market opportunities, leveraging market intelligence, customer research, and data trends to guide product and investment priorities. •Develop and evolve business models across CarGurus, evaluating monetization and partnership structures that drive growth and profitability. •Evaluate build, buy, and partner options to accelerate capability development, expansion into new segments, or differentiation of core offerings. •Act as an internal consultant, leading small, high-impact projects that address key business questions, performance challenges, or emerging opportunities. Qualifications: •Bachelor’s degree required; MBA or equivalent experience strongly preferred. •Proven success leading strategy development and execution, with deep expertise in strategic planning, portfolio management, and performance improvement. •Strong financial acumen and analytical rigor, skilled in building business cases, scenario models, and ROI analyses. •Demonstrated experience leading complex, cross-functional initiatives and organizational transformation. •Exceptional communicator and influencer, able to translate complex strategy into clear, actionable narratives and engage senior leaders and the Board •Entrepreneurial and adaptable, with a “roll up your sleeves” mindset and comfort leading through ambiguity. •High integrity, sound judgment, and a results-driven orientation. •Relationship builder and influence across the organization. •Strategic thought partner who drives alignment, decision-making, and cross-functional collaboration. •The displayed range represents the expected annual base salary / On-Target Earnings (OTE) for this position. On-Target Earnings (OTE) is inclusive of base salary and on-target commission earnings, which applies exclusively to sales roles. Compensation: •$240,000 - $300,000 / year Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!