Sr. Manager, R&D Operations

Role overview Design and improve the operating system used across Product and Engineering, helping teams plan, coordinate, and deliver work with greater consistency. The role owns operating practices, governance, measurement, and executive reporting, and partners with leaders to turn organizational data and process changes into better execution.

Responsibilities - Define and evolve operating models, governance, standards, decision frameworks, accountability, and operating rhythms across Product and Engineering. - Own operational health measures and create dashboards and scorecards covering delivery, organizational effectiveness, dependencies, readiness, and adoption. - Work with Data and Systems teams to improve reporting quality, automation, and AI-supported insights. - Lead efforts to strengthen planning, consistency, and execution; measure adoption and the business impact of changes. - Identify operational friction and establish scalable standards for R&D systems and workflows. - Build trusted relationships with functional leaders, align stakeholders on priorities, and surface risks early so they can be resolved using evidence and structured decisions.

Requirements - 8+ years in Engineering, Product or Technology Operations, or a related function, including 3+ years leading teams or operating functions. - Experience designing and scaling operating models, governance frameworks, and organizational processes. - Strong analytical skills, including developing metrics, dashboards, and executive reporting. - Track record of leading organizational change and securing adoption across large, cross-functional groups. - Familiarity with modern Product and Engineering tools, data platforms, operational analytics, and AI-enabled workflows. - Excellent executive communication and stakeholder management skills.

Benefits and work setup The listing describes the position as remote-eligible and offers health coverage, paid parental leave, paid time off and holidays, periodic wellness days, and stock options. Equipment and support are provided for home or office work.