Director, Product Operations Strategist (Data Analytics Focus)

Aptiv•Troy, MI

10d•Hybrid

About The Position

Director, Product Operations Strategist (Data Analytics Focus) Why join Aptiv? You'll have the opportunity to work on cutting-edge applications, develop breakthrough technologies, and deliver innovative solutions to some of the world’s leading automotive brands. See your work come to life on the road—helping make mobility safer, greener, and more connected. Ready to shape the future of mobility with us? YOUR ROLE The Senior Manager of Product Operations plays a pivotal role in driving operational excellence across the product organization, with a strong focus on leveraging data analytics to inform strategy, optimize processes, and improve product outcomes. This role partners closely with product managers, engineering, and business stakeholders to ensure data-driven decision-making and efficient execution of product initiatives. This role is open to candidates in Cupertino, walnut creek, California, Boston. MA or Troy, Michigan- Hybrid work, not NOT fully remote.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Data Science, Engineering, or related field; Master’s degree preferred.
10+ years of experience in product operations, business operations, or analytics roles within a tech or product-driven organization.
Strong analytical and strategic thinking; ability to structure ambiguous problems.
Strong proficiency in data analytics tools (e.g., SQL, Tableau, Power BI, Looker).
Experience with product management tools and agile methodologies.
Proven ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and drive operational improvements.
Ability to influence without authority in fast-paced, matrixed environments.
Excellent communication, organizational, and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

Shape and refine product and the business strategy by synthesizing customer insights, pipeline and bookings data, competitive insights, market intelligence, and objectives into actionable plans
Partner with Product, Engineering, Sales, Marketing, delivery teams, supply chain, and Finance to align priorities and streamline processes across the product lifecycle.
Build scalable operating mechanisms for planning, roadmapping, KPI tracking, and cross-functional reviews.
Develop and maintain dashboards, KPIs, and reporting frameworks to monitor product performance and operational efficiency.
Lead deep-dive analyses to uncover insights that inform business & product strategy, customer behavior that drives business impact.
Collaborate with data science and analytics teams to ensure accurate and actionable data availability.
Drive operational processes such as product planning, roadmapping, and release management.
Standardize and optimize workflows across product teams to improve velocity and alignment.
Facilitate cross-functional collaboration and communication between product, engineering, design, and business units.
Own and manage product operations tools (e.g., Jira, Confluence, Aha!, Productboard) and ensure best practices are followed.
Implement governance frameworks for prioritization, decision-making, and resource allocation.
Identify bottlenecks and inefficiencies in product development and delivery processes.
Recommend and implement improvements based on data insights and stakeholder feedback.
Act as a strategic partner to product leadership, providing data-backed recommendations and operational support.
Communicate findings and recommendations clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.