Product Operations Director

Zone & Co is scaling, and we need an architect to build our "Product Operating System." We are looking for a visionary Head of Product Operations who has seen "what good looks like" at a world-class technology organization but is hungry to build it from the ground up in a dynamic, unstructured startup environment. You will not just manage processes; you will serve as a force multiplier for the entire R&D organization. You will be the strategic right hand to product leadership, translating high-level business vision into operational reality.

The Head of Product Operations will lead the strategic alignment and operational efficacy of the Product organization. This role moves beyond simple workflow management to orchestrate the rhythm of the business. You will act as the connective tissue between Product, Engineering, Customer Success, and GTM, ensuring that our growth does not come at the cost of clarity or quality. You will bring a "best-in-class" mindset—introducing frameworks, data rigor, and leadership behaviors found in top-tier tech companies—while adapting them to the agility required at Zone. You will build a culture of psychological safety, clear communication, and relentless execution.

• System Design: Move beyond ad-hoc improvements to design and implement a scalable "Product Operating System" that governs how we discover, plan, build, and launch products.
• Strategic Rhythm: Own the cadence of the product organization (QBRs, Roadmap Reviews, Release Planning), ensuring these are high-leverage decision-making forums, not just status updates.

• Source of Truth: Define and own the "Single Source of Truth" for product data. Move beyond basic KPI tracking to provide predictive insights on product health, delivery velocity, and market impact.
• Executive Interlock: Act as a strategic advisor to the C-suite, providing visibility into operational risks and resource allocation to ensure we are betting on the right initiatives.

• Continuous Learning: Institutionalize post-mortems and retrospectives not as "blame games," but as engines for continuous improvement.
• Change Management: Lead the organization through growth and change with empathy and clarity, minimizing friction during pivots or scaling phases.

• Architect and scale the end-to-end product lifecycle process, from "fuzzy front-end" ideation to post-launch optimization, ensuring it is lightweight enough for speed but robust enough for scale.

• Establish a sophisticated metrics framework (e.g., Say/Do Ratios, Cycle Time, ARR impact) that enables leadership to make objective, data- backed trade-off decisions.

• Dismantling silos between Product, Sales, and CS. Ensure that customer feedback loops are systemized and directly influence the product roadmap.

Launch Excellence:

• Transform "release management" into a strategic GTM advantage. Partner with Product Marketing to ensure internal readiness matches external ambition.

• You can zoom out to see the 3-year horizon but zoom in to unblock a ticket. You have a clear vision for how a product org should run and can communicate it effectively.

• You build systems that allow teams to operate autonomously. You trust smart people to do their jobs and focus on removing obstacles rather than dictating tasks.

• You can align cross-functional VP-level stakeholders (Engineering, Sales, Marketing) around shared goals without needing a direct reporting line.

At Zone, we provide the platform; you provide the grit. We operate as a high-velocity, fully remote, global team where autonomy isn't just a perk, it’s the standard. We’re looking for self-driven professionals eager to navigate the complexities of a unique SaaS environment and take full command of their professional evolution.

We ditch micro-management for high-trust flexibility, ensuring you have the space to innovate and scale. Our benefits are built to fuel this lifestyle, supporting your life beyond the screen so you can focus on making a global impact. Explore our offerings at https://www.zoneandco.com/careers

Zone & Co is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace. We thrive on unique perspectives and strongly encourage candidates of all backgrounds to apply. Here, your identity is valued, and your talent is the only limit to your growth. All qualified applicants will receive consideration regardless of race, color, religion, sex, orientation, age, disability, or any other protected factor.

Employment with Zone is “At-Will”, meaning either party may terminate the relationship at any time, with or without cause or notice, in accordance with applicable law. This job description does not constitute an employment contract or guarantee of continued employment. Duties and responsibilities may evolve as the company grows and may change at any time with or without notice.

This position is offered as a Fixed-Term or Permanent Contract based on your country of residence.  Employment is subject to a written contract which outlines specific notice periods, probationary terms, and statutory entitlements.

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