An established technology company seeks a strategic and resultsfocused VP of Product Operations. This senior leadership position is pivotal in driving datadriven decisionmaking optimizing processes and ensuring smooth product lifecycles.
THE ROLE
- Team Leadership: Guide a team of analysts and operations specialists dedicated to enhancing product strategy through data and operational insights.
- CrossFunctional Collaboration: Build strong partnerships with key departments (Sales Marketing Development etc.) to align product initiatives with overall business objectives.
- Lifecycle Management: Lead the design and continuous improvement of processes related to new product introductions product transitions and other lifecycle milestones.
- Data Translator: Analyze complex data on product performance market trends and customer usage to uncover insights that inform product development and business strategy.
- Efficiency Champion: Identify bottlenecks streamline operations and facilitate a culture of datadriven experimentation within the product organization.
Requirements
ABOUT YOU
WHAT YOU (YOUR TEAM) WILL DO
- Inform Product Strategy: Conduct indepth analysis to guide product roadmaps identify market opportunities and refine product features.
- Optimize Partnerships: Manage relationships with thirdparty partners to explore mutually beneficial integration or business development initiatives.
- Pricing & Market Analysis: Collaborate with product and GTM teams to develop pricing models analyze market response and propose refinements.
- Process Improvement: Map out productrelated processes identify areas for efficiency gains and design streamlined workflows.
- DataDriven Culture: Advocate for datainformed decisionmaking and encourage experimentation across product development teams.
CANDIDATE BACKGROUND
- Experience: 15 years in technologyfocused roles with proven success in leadership positions requiring strategic thinking and operational excellence.
- Education: Bachelors degree in Computer Science Engineering Business Statistics or a related analytical field. MBA or comparable business degree is a strong asset.
- Skills: Advanced proficiency in data analysis tools Excel and PowerPoint.
- Ideal: Prior experience in a management consulting role is advantageous.
ABOUT YOU Strategic Experience: Extensive background in strategic, operational, or business analysis roles at a senior level, ideally within technology companies. Analytical Mindset: Exceptional ability to analyze large datasets, extract actionable insights, and communicate findings to drive data-driven product decisions. Business Savvy: Deep understanding of business fundamentals, including pricing, revenue models, and the ability to analyze financial data related to product performance. Solution-Oriented: A proactive problem-solver who thrives on addressing challenges with a combination of analytical rigor and practical solutions. Communicator: Can translate complex data into clear, impactful presentations for executives and diverse stakeholders. WHAT YOU (YOUR TEAM) WILL DO Inform Product Strategy: Conduct in-depth analysis to guide product roadmaps, identify market opportunities, and refine product features. Optimize Partnerships: Manage relationships with third-party partners to explore mutually beneficial integration or business development initiatives. Pricing & Market Analysis: Collaborate with product and GTM teams to develop pricing models, analyze market response, and propose refinements. Process Improvement: Map out product-related processes, identify areas for efficiency gains, and design streamlined workflows. Data-Driven Culture: Advocate for data-informed decision-making and encourage experimentation across product development teams. CANDIDATE BACKGROUND Experience: 15+ years in technology-focused roles, with proven success in leadership positions requiring strategic thinking and operational excellence. Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Business, Statistics, or a related analytical field. MBA or comparable business degree is a strong asset. Skills: Advanced proficiency in data analysis tools, Excel, and PowerPoint. Ideal: Prior experience in a management consulting role is advantageous.