Data Product Ops Lead

Arlington, TX - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Stand Together is a philanthropic community that helps Americas boldest changemakers tackle the root causes of our countrysbiggest problems from education to the economy broken communities and toxic division among dozens of other pressing issues. We provide our partners with access to resources including funding thought leadership a network of peers and a playbook for applying proven principles to transform lives and society.

The Enterprise Data & Information (EDI) team is seeking a Data Product Ops Lead to architect run and mature the Product Analysis operating model for the organization. This is a playercoach leadership role that designs the operating system for how we prioritize define deliver and scale data productswhile also directly supporting the execution of the most strategic products in-flight.

You will step into a high-functioningteam andimmediatelydevelop and drive a capability maturity plan. You willalsopartnerwithother core capabilities (Engineering & Platform Data Governance)to ensure EDI delivers high-quality AI-ready strategically aligned data products at scale.

How You Will Contribute

Capability Leadership & Operating Model Strategy

Own and evolve the Product OperatingModelcapability defining standards processes structures and rhythms for predictable highquality delivery.
Within 6090 days conduct a start/stop/continue assessment of current practices; sequence improvements without pausing delivery.
Lead the full Product Analysis function (AI/TechnicalPM Analysts) tooperatewith clarity cohesion and shared direction.
Work closely with Engineering & Platform to align roadmaps enforce SLAs/SLOs adopt standards andmaintainplatform reliability and observability.
Build productive relationships acrossdomain stakeholder groups (Finance & Strategy Audienceetc.)and enterprise governance bodies.

Governance Prioritization & Lifecycle Ownership

Define and run the endtoenddataproduct lifecycleincluding artifacts stage gates and decision rights.
Drive evidencebased prioritization (e.g. RICE); ensure consistent intake triage and governance for every product/enhancementandenable transparent prioritization and tradeoff decisions across competing needsin the product portfolio.

Strategy Execution (PlayerCoach Delivery)

Personally lead strategy and delivery for select highimpact data products as neededespecially during strategic moments or capability transitions.
Work sidebyside with senior PMs and Analysts to shape requirements define success metrics support prototyping andvalidatethat outputs are meaningful and AIready.
Ensure ongoing product delivery continues at pace while the operating model matures (no pause on execution).

Product Operations Measurement & Continuous Improvement

Establish KPIs for product maturity predictability throughput quality adoption satisfaction and artifact/documentation compliance.
Publish dashboards for leadership visibility; drive continuous improvement against targets.
Embed AIassisted practices into product workflows (requirements documentation prototype testing user guidance).

What You Will Bring

610 years in Product Management Product Operations Delivery Management or similar strategy/execution leadership roles.
Proven ability to enter an active organization and rapidly diagnose operating gaps; implement a pragmatic start/stop/continue plan.
Demonstrated success leading senior contributors (PMs Analysts Engineers) through influence clarity structure and partnership.
Experience building and governing product operating models (prioritization frameworks lifecycle discipline governance).
Track recordof translating strategy into execution as a playercoach (able to own critical products/workstreams handson).
Comfortoperatingin fastmoving ambiguous environments with evolving roles processes and technologies.
Strong facilitation and communication skills across technical and nontechnical stakeholders; excellent alignment skills.
Experience partnering with data engineering analytics and platform teams.
Enthusiasm to contribute to Stand Togethers vision and principled approach to solving problems and a commitment to stewarding our culture which champions values including transformation and innovation entrepreneurialism humility and respect.

Standout Candidates Will Bring

Experience in data product management analytics product development or enterprise data platforms (e.g. Snowflakedbt semantic layers).
Familiarity with federated governance/data mesh and AIenabled product workflows.
Experience in Finance & Strategy or adjacent enterprise data domain approaches.
Product Owner or Product Management certification (e.g. CSPO).

What We Offer

Competitive benefits: Enjoy a 6% 401(k) match with immediate vesting flexible time off comprehensive health and dental plans plus wellness and mental health support through Peloton and Talkspace.
A meaningful career: Join a passionate community of over 1300 employees dedicated to improving lives and driving innovative solutions to complex social challenges.
Commitment to growth: Thrive in a non-hierarchical environment that empowers employees to discover develop and apply their unique talents.
Competitive compensation: Our approach rewards the value you create through competitive salaries and bonus opportunities allowing you to share in the success you help drive.

Our Values:Working for an organization within the Stand Together philanthropic community is different from many other places. The culture is deeply rooted in Principle Based Management (PBM) a framework guided by the principles that drive human progress such as dignity openness and bottom-up empowerment. PBM empowers employees to be entrepreneurial to innovate and to continually drive transformation.

We believe diversity fuels creativity broadens knowledge and helps drive success. That is why were proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and strive to treat all employees and applicants with honesty dignity and respect.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process such as reviewing applications analyzing resumes or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed please contact us.

Stand Together is a philanthropic community that helps Americas boldest changemakers tackle the root causes of our countrysbiggest problems from education to the economy broken communities and toxic division among dozens of other pressing issues. We provide our partners with access to resources incl...