Diligent Corporation
Director, Commercial Finance & Operations New York, New York, United States; Was
Diligent Corporation, New York, New York, us, 10261
Overview
Director, Post-sales Strategy & Operations — New York, New York; Washington, District of Columbia. About Us Diligent is the AI leader in governance, risk and compliance (GRC) SaaS solutions, helping more than 1 million users and 700,000 board members to clarify risk and elevate governance. The Diligent One Platform gives practitioners, the C-Suite and the board a consolidated view of their entire GRC practice so they can more effectively manage risk, build greater resilience and make better decisions, faster. At Diligent, we are building the future with people who think boldly and move fast. Whether you’re designing systems that leverage large language models or reimagining workflows with AI, you’ll help us unlock entirely new ways of working and thinking. Curiosity is in our DNA; we look for individuals willing to ask big questions and experiment fearlessly—those who embrace change as an opportunity. The future belongs to those who keep learning, and we are building it together. You’re not just building the future—you’re an agent of positive change, joining a global community on a mission to make an impact. We are seeking a
Director, Post-sales Strategy & Operations
to partner with Professional Services and Support leadership in building a world-class, technology-enabled customer success organization. You will define and execute the vision, strategy, and roadmap for post-sales excellence, leveraging AI and automation to scale operations and optimize customer experience. Our products are used by over 23,000 organizations, including 62% of the Fortune 500, 90% of the FTSE 100, and 83% of the ASX 200. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in building high-performing customer experience operations, with hands-on expertise in applying AI/ML to transform workflows and decision-making in SaaS environments. In this role, you can expect the following responsibilities: Recommend, lead, and execute the Professional Services and Support strategy, embedding AI and automation into processes to drive scale and lift gross/direct revenue metrics. Partner with leadership teams to reimagine the post-sales customer journey through AI-powered insights and personalized experiences. Identify and realize business opportunities and process improvements across PS and Support teams (e.g., automation for workflows such as case routing and onboarding sequences). Establish automated dashboards to monitor business health and surface real-time recommendations for corrective action. Work with partners to drive the Professional Services and Support annual planning process, including bottom-up target setting. Introduce anomaly detection to proactively flag operational risks before they impact customer experience. Attract, grow, and retain top talent, cultivating strategic, operational, AI literacy and data fluency across the team. Champion a culture of innovation, experimentation, and continuous learning. To thrive in this role, you have: 10+ years of experience in a strategic, operations, and/or consulting role 5+ years managing high-performing teams Experience with Salesforce and OpenAir (and other PS tools) Strategic and Builder Mentality: Sharp analytical and problem-solving skills with a strong bias for action, thinking from first principles and delivering the best results An AI Mindset: You are a strategic thinker with a bias for execution via AI. You naturally gravitate towards systems-thinking, automation, and applying design principles to solve operational challenges Data-First and Analytically Rigorous: You have a proven ability to translate complex data into actionable business insights and strategic recommendations Cross-Functional Leadership: Ability to lead cross-functional teams and collaborate across departments to ensure alignment and successful execution of Post-sales operations Process Optimization: Strong understanding of business process optimization and automation, with experience redesigning and scaling processes to meet the needs of a growing organization Leadership and Communication Skills: Strong leadership skills, with the ability to lead cross-functional teams and engage with both technical and non-technical stakeholders Adaptability & Execution: Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment, managing multiple priorities and executing efficiently to achieve business goals U.S pay range $151,000 - $194,000 USD What Diligent Offers You Creativity is ingrained in our culture.
We are innovative collaborators by nature and thrive in exploring how things can be differently both in our internal processes and to help our clients. We care about our people.
Diligent offers a flexible work environment, global days of service, comprehensive health benefits, meeting-free days, generous time off policy and wellness programs. We have teams all over the world . We may be headquartered in New York City, but we have office hubs in Washington D.C., Vancouver, London, Galway, Budapest, Munich, Bengaluru, Singapore and Sydney. Diversity is important to us.
We foster and promote a diverse team and support education, dialogue, and understanding through Employee Resource Groups. Diligent created the modern governance movement. Our world-changing idea is to empower leaders with the technology, insights and connections they need to drive greater impact and accountability. Headquartered in New York, Diligent has offices in Washington D.C., London, Galway, Budapest, Vancouver, Bengaluru, Munich, Singapore and Sydney. This role will follow a hybrid work model and may require onsite presence to collaborate effectively. We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religious creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, pregnancy, disability, age, military status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need assistance, contact recruitment@diligent.com.
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Director, Post-sales Strategy & Operations — New York, New York; Washington, District of Columbia. About Us Diligent is the AI leader in governance, risk and compliance (GRC) SaaS solutions, helping more than 1 million users and 700,000 board members to clarify risk and elevate governance. The Diligent One Platform gives practitioners, the C-Suite and the board a consolidated view of their entire GRC practice so they can more effectively manage risk, build greater resilience and make better decisions, faster. At Diligent, we are building the future with people who think boldly and move fast. Whether you’re designing systems that leverage large language models or reimagining workflows with AI, you’ll help us unlock entirely new ways of working and thinking. Curiosity is in our DNA; we look for individuals willing to ask big questions and experiment fearlessly—those who embrace change as an opportunity. The future belongs to those who keep learning, and we are building it together. You’re not just building the future—you’re an agent of positive change, joining a global community on a mission to make an impact. We are seeking a
Director, Post-sales Strategy & Operations
to partner with Professional Services and Support leadership in building a world-class, technology-enabled customer success organization. You will define and execute the vision, strategy, and roadmap for post-sales excellence, leveraging AI and automation to scale operations and optimize customer experience. Our products are used by over 23,000 organizations, including 62% of the Fortune 500, 90% of the FTSE 100, and 83% of the ASX 200. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in building high-performing customer experience operations, with hands-on expertise in applying AI/ML to transform workflows and decision-making in SaaS environments. In this role, you can expect the following responsibilities: Recommend, lead, and execute the Professional Services and Support strategy, embedding AI and automation into processes to drive scale and lift gross/direct revenue metrics. Partner with leadership teams to reimagine the post-sales customer journey through AI-powered insights and personalized experiences. Identify and realize business opportunities and process improvements across PS and Support teams (e.g., automation for workflows such as case routing and onboarding sequences). Establish automated dashboards to monitor business health and surface real-time recommendations for corrective action. Work with partners to drive the Professional Services and Support annual planning process, including bottom-up target setting. Introduce anomaly detection to proactively flag operational risks before they impact customer experience. Attract, grow, and retain top talent, cultivating strategic, operational, AI literacy and data fluency across the team. Champion a culture of innovation, experimentation, and continuous learning. To thrive in this role, you have: 10+ years of experience in a strategic, operations, and/or consulting role 5+ years managing high-performing teams Experience with Salesforce and OpenAir (and other PS tools) Strategic and Builder Mentality: Sharp analytical and problem-solving skills with a strong bias for action, thinking from first principles and delivering the best results An AI Mindset: You are a strategic thinker with a bias for execution via AI. You naturally gravitate towards systems-thinking, automation, and applying design principles to solve operational challenges Data-First and Analytically Rigorous: You have a proven ability to translate complex data into actionable business insights and strategic recommendations Cross-Functional Leadership: Ability to lead cross-functional teams and collaborate across departments to ensure alignment and successful execution of Post-sales operations Process Optimization: Strong understanding of business process optimization and automation, with experience redesigning and scaling processes to meet the needs of a growing organization Leadership and Communication Skills: Strong leadership skills, with the ability to lead cross-functional teams and engage with both technical and non-technical stakeholders Adaptability & Execution: Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment, managing multiple priorities and executing efficiently to achieve business goals U.S pay range $151,000 - $194,000 USD What Diligent Offers You Creativity is ingrained in our culture.
We are innovative collaborators by nature and thrive in exploring how things can be differently both in our internal processes and to help our clients. We care about our people.
Diligent offers a flexible work environment, global days of service, comprehensive health benefits, meeting-free days, generous time off policy and wellness programs. We have teams all over the world . We may be headquartered in New York City, but we have office hubs in Washington D.C., Vancouver, London, Galway, Budapest, Munich, Bengaluru, Singapore and Sydney. Diversity is important to us.
We foster and promote a diverse team and support education, dialogue, and understanding through Employee Resource Groups. Diligent created the modern governance movement. Our world-changing idea is to empower leaders with the technology, insights and connections they need to drive greater impact and accountability. Headquartered in New York, Diligent has offices in Washington D.C., London, Galway, Budapest, Vancouver, Bengaluru, Munich, Singapore and Sydney. This role will follow a hybrid work model and may require onsite presence to collaborate effectively. We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religious creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, pregnancy, disability, age, military status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need assistance, contact recruitment@diligent.com.
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