Strategic Operations Manager – Product Excellence

Role Summary 

As the Strategic Operations Manager Product Excellence you will lead analytics reporting and strategic projects. You will partner with the Product Excellence Leadership Team STEP and CEG Ops to drive data-driven decision-making OKR alignment and business rhythm reporting. This role requires strong analytical skills operational discipline and the ability to translate complex data into actionable insights while managing projects end-to-end. 

You will serve as a trusted advisor to the Product Excellence Leadership Team and a respected partner to cross-functional stakeholders across product sales marketing finance and customer success. Supporting both operational and strategic aspects you will solve complex business problems leverage data and drive results to accelerate impact. This is a unique opportunity to drive strategy and operations at a high-growth enterprise software company. 

What You Get to Do in This Role: 

• Lead reporting for PEx including performance tracking monthly business reviews and executive readouts 
• Structure complex business problems develop hypotheses perform analyses and deliver insights and recommendations through high-quality presentations and storytelling 
• For strategic initiatives align stakeholders across functions including senior and executive leadership to drive clarity and collaboration across the organization 

Business Insights & Execution 

• Monitor analyze report on OKRs and other key Product Excellence metrics  
• Prepare forward-looking business insights materials and recommendations to support leadership meetings QBRs and planning engagements 
• Design and manage scorecards and KPIs; ensure alignment with corporate targets and cascading goals 

Strategic Initiatives 

•  Manage strategic projects end-to-end; create workback plans manage XFN teams report updates to executives set resulting metrics
• Serve as an operational thought leader who brings clarity to ambiguity and accelerates decision-making 

Qualifications :

Our ideal candidate:

• Experience in leveraging or critically thinking about how to integrate AI into work processes decision-making or problem-solving. This may include using AI-powered tools automating workflows analyzing AI-driven insights or exploring AIs potential impact on the function or industry 
• Proven experience managing analytics reporting business operations or strategy within a SaaS or enterprise technology organization 
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; ability to synthesize data into strategic insights and recommendations 
• Expertise in dashboard creation and performance reporting (e.g. CSP Tableau Power BI or equivalent) 
• Experience with OKR governance performance tracking and business rhythm reporting (MBR QBR QPR) 
• Excellent communication stakeholder management and data storytelling skills with a focus on executive-level visibility 
• High attention to detail strong organizational discipline and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment 
• Demonstrated success collaborating cross-functionally  

Additional preferred qualifications: 

• Experience: 7 years of experience in analytics business operations performance management roles or strategy roles. Experience within SaaS enterprise software or professional services organizations
• Analytical skills: Top-tier data analysis financial modeling and problem-solving abilities. Advanced Excel skills. Proficiency with tools like Power BI and Tableau is a plus
• Strategic mindset: An ability to understand key business drivers structure ambiguous problems and develop actionable strategies 
• Communication: Exceptional verbal written and presentation skills for influencing senior leaders and cross-functional teams. Executive presence with the ability to engage and influence leaders across the enterprise 
• Collaboration: A demonstrated ability to work effectively in a highly matrixed environment and partner with diverse stakeholders. Experience leading cross-functional initiatives driving alignment and delivering measurable impact 
• Ownership: High degree of ownership adaptability and a growth mindset. Self-starter with a bias for action who thrives in fast-paced high-growth environments. Willingness to roll up your sleeves and take on whatever tasks are necessary to get the job done 
• Desired: Bachelors degree in Business Finance Analytics or related field; or MBA 

For positions in this location we offer a base pay of $100500 - $138240 plus equity (when applicable) variable/incentive compensation and benefits. Sales positions generally offer a competitive On Target Earnings (OTE) incentive compensation structure. Please note that the base pay shown is a guideline and individual total compensation will vary based on factors such as qualifications skill level competencies and work location. We also offer health plans including flexible spending accounts a 401(k) Plan with company match ESPP matching donations a flexible time away plan and family leave programs. Compensation is based on the geographic location in which the role is located and is subject to change based on work location.

Additional Information :

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Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time