VP, Product Operations

Jeppesen ForeFlight Careers • Austin, TX

5d • $225,000 - $260,000

About The Position

The VP of Product Operations will drive operational excellence across the product organization by improving visibility into R&D investments, enabling data-driven decision making, and optimizing cross-portfolio performance. This leader will serve as a strategic partner to Product, Engineering, Finance, and GTM teams—ensuring alignment between product strategy, roadmap delivery, and financial outcomes. The ideal candidate brings a strong blend of product operations expertise, analytical rigor, and executive-level communication skills.

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience in Product Operations, Product Management, Business Operations, or a related function
• Proven experience building and scaling operational processes within a product-driven or technology organization
• Strong financial and analytical skills, including experience with budgeting, forecasting, and investment modeling
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to translate complex data into executive-ready insights
• Demonstrated success working cross-functionally with Product, Engineering, Finance, and GTM teams
• Experience leading and developing teams

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a SaaS, technology, or R&D-heavy environment
• Background working with multi-product or portfolio-based organizations
• Familiarity with software development lifecycle and engineering planning tools (e.g., Jira, Aha!, Productboard)
• Strong understanding of pricing strategy, packaging, and revenue optimization
• MBA or advanced degree in business, engineering, or related field

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain a clear, data-driven view of R&D spend, allocation, and ROI to help guide investment decisions across product lines
• Build and manage frameworks for roadmap visibility, status tracking, and executive reporting across the product portfolio
• Partner with Product and Engineering leadership to operationalize planning processes, including quarterly/annual planning, prioritization, and resource modeling
• Lead revenue forecasting efforts for product initiatives, partnering with Finance and GTM teams to model impact, track performance, and adjust strategic priorities
• Drive cross-portfolio pricing strategy, ensuring cohesion between products, alignment with market dynamics, and optimization of revenue potential
• Establish and improve systems, tools, and processes that enable predictable delivery, transparency, and accountability across the product organization
• Provide regular reporting and insights to executive leadership, highlighting risks, opportunities, and performance trends
• Mentor and develop a high-performing Product Operations team

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision insurance with Employer paid health premiums
• Open PTO Policy
• 401(k) with up to 10% company matching and immediate vesting
• 12 Weeks Paid Maternity Leave
• 4 Weeks Paid Paternity Leave
• Flight Training Rewards
• Tuition Stipend
• Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well market and business considerations: Summary Pay Range: $225,000-$260,000 USD.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive
• Education Level: No Education Listed