Principal of Strategy & Operations, Grammarly
Mergers & Acquisitions
$244-336k
AI-powered writing assistant
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AI-powered writing assistant
1001+ employees
Be an early applicant
$244-336k
1001+ employees
Company mission
Grammarly's mission is to improve lives by improving communication.
Role
Who you are
- We’re seeking an experienced integration leader who combines proven playbooks with in-the-moment business acumen, recognizing that every acquisition is different. The ideal candidate will bring:
- 10+ years of experience in strategy, operations, and/ or program management, with at least 5 years of specific merger integration experience. Bonus points for time spent building these experiences in an advisory / consulting capacity
- A proven ability to manage high-visibility, cross-functional programs with limited oversight
- Exceptional stakeholder management skills — able to build trust quickly with senior leaders and influence without authority
- Clear, crisp communication — especially in moments of ambiguity or tension
- A systems-thinking mindset with strong judgment on how and when to bring structure
- Comfort saying “no,” “not yet,” or “yes, but here’s how” — and doing so without damaging relationships
- Deep organizational awareness, with a high EQ and the instincts of a people whisperer
- Has a demonstrated ability to work independently with minimal guidance, proactively manages tasks and priorities across multiple projects, analyzes and executes work efficiently, collaborates effectively with cross-functional teams, and thrives in fast-paced, results-driven environments
- Embodies our EAGER values—is ethical, adaptable, gritty, empathetic, and remarkable
- Is inspired by our MOVE principles: move fast and learn faster; obsess about creating customer value; value impact over activity; and embrace healthy disagreement rooted in trust
What the job involves
- We’re looking for an experienced M&A operations specialist to drive the execution of Grammarly’s acquisition strategy from due diligence through integration in partnership with Corporate Development and the Grammarly executive team
- Acquisitions are a critical component to the company’s growth strategy, making this a high-visibility, high-impact role — and ensuring you’ll be busy!
- Support deal execution, notably cross-functional due diligence and integration planning
- Define and lead integration governance for future acquisitions. Get your hands dirty and “pinch hit” by leading core cross-functional workstreams that lack ownership
- Cultivate a community of functional integration leaders across company. Build and refine playbooks to drive integration excellence
- Outside of integration leadership, act as fractional COO across newly-acquired businesses. Drive important initiatives, lead incorporation into Grammarly rituals, etc
- Build out Corp Dev Operations — namely our information systems and pipeline processes
- Play an integral role in strategic projects such as future capital raise, IPO readiness, BOD updates, etc
Our take
From professional writing to everyday correspondence, effective communication is critical. Grammarly is an AI-powered writing assistant that helps people write clearly and without mistakes, checking spelling, grammar, and other potential pitfalls.
Grammarly was originally launched as a subscription service for students, although the platform has moved into the mainstream in the last decade. It went freemium in 2015 and now works across more than 500,000 applications and websites including email clients, enterprise software, and word processors. Paid tiers give users more tools beyond grammar and spelling checks to include things like word choice, sentence rewrites, tone adjustments, fluency, and formality level.
The company has been profitable since the beginning and now has a valuation of more than $13 billion, placing it among the 10 most valuable startups in the US. The AI writing assistant space is heating up, and Grammarly is hoping to defend its positions against offerings including Scalenut, Ginger and Microsoft's Editor by the release of its SDK, making it far easier to integrate Grammarly into other applications. So far this has been used in over 4,000 products and earned excellent ratings and increased user numbers of Grammarly's service.
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Insights
44% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Funding (last 2 of 3 rounds)
Nov 2021
$200m
LATE VC
Oct 2019
$90m
LATE VC
Total funding: $400m
Company benefits
- Support for professional development with training, coaching, and regular feedback
- Global, local, and team-specific events and programs
- Catered lunches
- Gym and recreation stipends
- Admission discounts
- Work from home opportunities
- Medical, dental, vision, financial, and other benefits, as well as equity
- Support to set up a home office
- Ample and defined time off
- 401(k) matching
Company HQ
Financial District, San Francisco, CA
Leadership
Alex Shevchenko
(Board Member)Studied at Vienna's International University before receiving an MBA from the University of Toronto. Co-founded MyDropBox.com in 2006. The company was bought by Blackboard Inc. three years later. Co-founded Grammarly in 2009.
Max Lytvyn
(Head of Revenue & Board Member)Studied for an MBA at Vanderbilt University before joining Blacboard Inc. as Director of Product Strategy in 2007. Was General Manager and then Partner at Sciworth Labs from 2004 to 2013. Was a Board Member at Uniweb and invested in farmland investment platform FarmTogether.
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