Principal Strategist, Sales & Success Strategy
Atlassian
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Seattle, WA · $184k–$240k a year · Posted October 25, 2026
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About the job
Overview
Your future team The Sales and Success Strategy team develops pragmatic, customer-centric GTM strategies that are responsive to changing market dynamics and drive sustainable, profitable growth. Dedicated to continuous improvement, we harness the power of data-driven insights to uncover growth opportunities while continually optimizing our sales process and empowering our GTM teams to build rich customer experiences and increase market share. This results in effective strategies to drive decisions on what we do and don’t do to provide a sustainable, monetizable advantage in the market. We measure success by the positive impact on our profitability, market share, and customer delight.
Atlassian is seeking a Principal Strategist to develop our GTM strategy across different initiatives. Using qualitative and quantitative methods, this role will evaluate opportunities and design initiatives that fuel P&L growth from our customers. This work will be pivotal to delivering value and delight at scale to our customers, partners and across Atlassian, while creating outcomes that unlock the Atlassian System of Work.
We are looking for a highly-capable individual contributor who will partner closely with cross-functional executives and stakeholders across the organization to define critical strategy that will help set the long-term direction of the business. This individual should thrive in a fast-paced environment, evaluate challenges from multiple angles to cogently structure a plan of action, and be able to operate independently. A strong understanding of SaaS business models is ideal.
Responsibilities
Develop actionable GTM strategies from ideation to design, which includes conducting internal and market due diligence, utilizing relevant frameworks, and creating scalable options to achieve our fiscal year goals, and our longer term performance targets.
Analyze complex information using qualitative and quantitative methods to inform and drive our GTM strategy and meet/exceed our revenue targets.
Proactively identifies opportunities and champions novel approaches with a willingness to test and iterate new ideas to solve complex problems that positively impact Atlassian and our customers.
Seamless transition from high-altitude to diving deep into details to uncover insights, perform financial and market analysis, synthesize a point of view to make recommendations to executive leadership.
Lead multi-layered stakeholder management with significant cross-functional engagement.
Influence across all levels from the front lines to C-suite through effective communication and collaboration.
Create trust and build relationships throughout the organization to marshal cross-functional support and resources needed to accomplish your goals.
Compensation
In the United States , we have three geographic pay zones. For this role, our current base pay ranges for new hires in each zone are:
Zone A: $183,600 - $239,700
Zone B: $165,240 - $215,730
Zone C: $152,388 - $198,951
Pay Ranges
In The United States , we have three geographic pay zones. For this role, our current base pay ranges for new hires in each zone are:
Zone A : $182,700 - $238,525
Zone B : $164,430 - $214,673
Zone C : $151,641 - $197,976
Qualifications
Have 10+ years of experience of a combination of general management, corporate development, management consulting / corporate strategy, business development or an equivalent field
A strong track record of delivering quantifiable business impact derived from developing actionable adoption, retention and engagement strategies.
Adept at navigating a P&L, business metrics and financial statements; awareness of pricing structures, monetization and churn mitigation strategies.
Experienced at breaking down problems, diagnosing the root causes, and creating realistic solutions that can be executed across the organization.
Exceptional critical and creative thinking skills including evaluating risks and contingencies, developing structure in ambiguity, connecting the dots and flexibility in accepting new ideas or pivoting.
Deep analytical and data visualization skills from consuming significant information with the ability to determine the salient components needed for analysis and insights. Likewise, comfort with operating with asymmetrical and incomplete information, adapting and making forward progress.
Ability to work quickly in a fast-paced environment while seamlessly transitioning from high-level to a detailed view.
Effective at influencing across the levels from the front lines to the C-suite through strong communication, collaboration and presentation skills. You set the bar in terms of communication effectiveness from bringing teams, peers and leadership along on the journey.
Demonstrate leadership qualities throughout your work – taking ownership of challenges, supporting your colleagues and setting the standard for quality in your deliverables.
About Atlassian
At Atlassian, we're motivated by a common goal: to unleash the potential of every team. Our software products help teams all over the planet and our solutions are designed for all types of work. Team collaboration through our tools makes what may be impossible alone, possible together.
We believe that the unique contributions of all Atlassians create our success. To ensure that our products and culture continue to incorporate everyone's perspectives and experience, we never discriminate based on race, religion, national origin, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, or marital, veteran, or disability status. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
To provide you the best experience, we can support with accommodations or adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process. Simply inform our Recruitment team during your conversation with them.
To learn more about our culture and hiring process, visit go.atlassian.com/crh .
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