• Define and own the vision and strategy for the community function, aligning around shared priorities within the company, success metrics, and long-term impact. • Establish, track, and evolve function-level KPIs and growth forecasts to measure community health, engagement, and business ROI. • Lead, coach, and scale a high-performing, inclusive team: matching talent to roles, fostering autonomy, and sustaining excellence through change. • Drive cross-functional programs and initiatives by translating community insights into influence at the executive level, shaping product, marketing, and company strategy. • Design, optimize, and automate complex processes and programs to improve execution quality, scalability, and operational efficiency. • Manage the community budget and resource allocation, balancing experimentation and informed risk-taking with accountability for outcomes. • Oversee and negotiate strategic external partnerships and vendors, extending the community’s reach and strengthening its role within the broader ecosystem. • Navigate complex stakeholder dynamics across the organization to align community outcomes with company goals and engagement philosophies.