Director, Product Strategy and Operations

Horizon Media, Inc.•New York, NY

58d•$150,000 - $190,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Horizon Media is seeking a strategic, analytical, and execution-oriented Product Strategy & Operations Lead to help scale and strengthen our Product organization. This role sits at the intersection of strategy, execution, and organizational design - helping the Product team operate with greater clarity, alignment, and velocity. The ideal candidate is a natural systems thinker with strong analytical capabilities, a bias for action, and a deep appreciation for how great product organizations run. Equally comfortable in strategic discussions with executives and in the operational details that make those strategies real. Above all, you bring a sense of ownership, curiosity, and partnership - enabling the Product team to focus on what matters most: building exceptional products that move our business forward. This is both a strategic and hands-on role: one day leading quarterly planning and defining OKRs; the next, analyzing team workflows to identify opportunities to improve collaboration, quality, and delivery speed. This person will play a central role in connecting long-term vision with day-to-day execution - helping the Product organization operate with the structure, discipline, and insight needed to scale successfully.

Requirements

7+ years of experience in a high-impact operational or strategic role, with a significant portion in consulting, corporate strategy, or banking environments.
Proven ability to manage complex projects and processes, driving cross-functional teams towards common goals.
Demonstrated experience in facilitating meetings, managing planning cycles, and tracking performance metrics
Exceptional organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail, with a knack for keeping multiple initiatives on track simultaneously.
Superior communication and presentation skills, with the ability to articulate complex ideas clearly and concisely to diverse audiences, including senior leadership.
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, capable of translating strategic objectives into actionable plans.
High degree of proactivity and a self-starter mentality, with the ability to anticipate needs and drive initiatives independently.

Nice To Haves

Experience in the technology or media industry, particularly within product organizations.
Familiarity with product development lifecycles and Agile methodologies.
Experience working with or supporting multiple product teams.

Responsibilities

Facilitate weekly team meetings, ensuring clear objectives, productive discussions, and actionable outcomes
Own and manage the quarterly planning process, coordinating across product teams to define objectives, key results, and strategic initiatives.
Implement and maintain robust systems for tracking team goals and OKRs, providing regular updates on progress and identifying areas for intervention or support.
Act as a central point of contact to keep product teams on task and on track with priorities, proactively identifying and removing roadblocks.
Collaborate closely with the Product Operations team to streamline workflows and enhance operational effectiveness.
Prepare compelling and insightful materials for executive updates and presentations, clearly articulating product strategy, progress, and performance.
Support the Head of Product in strategic initiatives, including roadmap development and resource planning, ensuring alignment with overall company objectives.
Conduct analysis and develop recommendations to inform product strategy and operational improvements.
Work closely with leadership across the organization to ensure product initiatives are well-supported and integrated with broader company goals.
Foster strong relationships with across the enterprise; understand their needs and facilitate their success.