Principal Product Operations & Strategic Initiatives
About The Position
RealPage is seeking a highly analytical and execution-oriented Principal, Product Operations & Strategic Execution to support our Data & Analytics business unit. This role will begin as a high-impact individual contributor, with a clear path to building and leading a Product Operations function over time. You will operate at the center of Product, Data, Engineering, and Go-to-Market teams—driving operational rigor, leading strategic programs, and enabling data-driven product decisions at scale. This role focuses on enabling business cadence, governance, and execution—not owning product development lifecycle or tooling.
Requirements
- 8–12+ years of experience in Product Operations, Program Management, Product Management, or Analytics-focused roles
- Strong experience in data-driven SaaS, analytics platforms, or business intelligence environments
- Proven ability to lead complex, cross-functional programs from strategy through execution
- Experience supporting executive-level business cadence (MBRs, QBRs, planning cycles)
- Strong systems thinking and problem-solving skills
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
Nice To Haves
- Experience in Data & Analytics, BI, or platform-based SaaS products
- Familiarity with modern data ecosystems (e.g., Snowflake, Databricks, Tableau, Looker)
- Experience with AI/ML or data science-driven products
- Experience in multifamily real estate, property management, or proptech
Responsibilities
- Own and run operational cadence for the Data & Analytics business unit (e.g., MBRs, QBRs, roadmap reviews)
- Establish and manage roadmap governance and investment planning, including prioritization alignment and executive visibility
- Drive consistency in planning, status reporting, and KPI tracking across product teams
- Ensure clear communication of progress, risks, and outcomes to leadership
- Lead execution of high-priority, cross-functional business unit initiatives (e.g., next-gen analytics and data solutions, TAM penetration initiatives, AI transformation programs)
- Translate leadership priorities into structured programs with clear milestones, owners, and success metrics
- Drive alignment and accountability across Product, Engineering, Data Science, and GTM stakeholders
- Identify and remove execution bottlenecks across the organization
- Support organizational change initiatives tied to product, data, and go-to-market evolution
- Develop communication plans and rollout strategies for major BU initiatives
- Enable executive visibility into adoption of new processes, frameworks, and business priorities across teams
- Define and track key business and product metrics
- Partner with Data/Analytics teams to support reporting and insights for decision-making
- Enable leadership with clear, actionable insights tied to business performance
- Act as a connective layer between Product, Engineering, Data Science, Field & Operational teams
- Improve transparency and alignment on priorities, timelines, and outcomes
- Support go-to-market readiness and coordination for major releases and initiatives
- Build foundational processes and playbooks for Product Operations within the business unit
- Activation thru influence across teams and stakeholders
- Over time, hire and lead a small team to scale Product Operations capabilities
Benefits
- Health, dental, and vision insurance.
- Retirement savings plan with company match.
- Paid time off and holidays.
- Professional development opportunities.
- Performance-based bonus based on position.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Principal
Education Level
No Education Listed
