Director, Product Operations & Planning

This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a Director, Product Operations & Planning in United States.

This leadership role is responsible for defining and scaling the operating system that enables Product and Engineering teams to execute with clarity, alignment, and predictable delivery. The Director of Product Operations & Planning serves as the critical bridge between strategy and execution, translating company priorities into structured planning frameworks, roadmaps, and measurable outcomes. This position plays a central role in improving how work is prioritized, tracked, and delivered across a complex, fast-moving SaaS organization. It requires strong operational rigor, cross-functional influence, and the ability to bring structure to ambiguity in a high-growth environment. The role also drives continuous improvement in planning processes, execution visibility, and organizational efficiency. It is ideal for a systems-oriented leader who thrives at the intersection of product, engineering, and business strategy.

Accountabilities

* Define, implement, and continuously evolve the Product & Engineering operating model, including planning cycles, governance frameworks, and execution cadences.

* Lead annual and quarterly planning processes (including OKRs), ensuring alignment from company strategy to team-level execution.

* Establish roadmap governance structures that drive clarity, prioritization discipline, and transparent decision-making across leadership teams.

* Build and maintain end-to-end portfolio visibility across initiatives, dependencies, capacity, and resource allocation.

* Develop prioritization frameworks that balance strategic value, customer impact, and operational constraints.

* Implement systems and metrics to improve delivery predictability, cycle time, throughput, and overall execution quality.

* Drive cross-functional alignment across Product, Engineering, Finance, and Commercial teams to ensure consistent prioritization and trade-off decisions.

* Identify inefficiencies and operational risks, leading continuous improvement initiatives across planning and execution workflows.

* Support AI-enabled operational transformation by leveraging tools to improve forecasting, planning, and workflow automation.

Requirements

* 10+ years of experience in Product Operations, Program Management, Product Management, or related roles within SaaS or technology environments.

* Proven experience building and scaling product operating models, planning systems, or portfolio management frameworks.

* Strong track record of leading annual and quarterly planning processes (e.g., OKRs) across cross-functional organizations.

* Experience defining and operationalizing performance metrics that improve delivery outcomes and organizational transparency.

* Strong cross-functional leadership skills with the ability to influence senior stakeholders and drive alignment on priorities and trade-offs.

* Demonstrated ability to translate strategy into scalable processes, systems, and measurable operational improvements.

* Strong business and financial acumen, including understanding of resource allocation and investment trade-offs.

* Experience working in high-growth or scaling technology companies is preferred.

* Executive communication skills with the ability to present complex ideas clearly to leadership audiences.

* Familiarity with AI tools and their application in operational workflows is a plus.

Benefits

* Competitive annual salary range of $180,000 - $245,000.

* Eligibility for performance-based bonus (up to 15% of base salary).

* Comprehensive healthcare coverage including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.

* 401(k) plan with company match and financial wellness benefits.

* Generous paid time off, holidays, wellness days, and paid volunteer time.

* Remote-first work environment across the United States.

* Career development opportunities, internal mobility, and structured learning programs.

* Tuition assistance and professional development support.

* Wellness resources including mental health support and employee assistance programs.

* Inclusive, collaborative culture focused on trust, innovation, and continuous improvement.

How Jobgether Works

We use an AI-powered matching process to ensure your application is reviewed quickly, objectively, and fairly against the role's core requirements. Our system identifies the top-fitting candidates, and this shortlist is then shared directly with the hiring company. The final decision and next steps (interviews, assessments) are managed by their internal team.

We appreciate your interest and wish you the best!

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