Senior Manager, Business Operations – Product

Role Overview

The Senior Manager, Business Operations – Product will partner with the GM, Product to turn Product strategy into execution, keeping the function connected, transparent and outcome-focused.

What You Will Do

You’ll maintain a clear view across priorities, roadmaps, delivery, resources and performance, flagging risks and dependencies early. You’ll translate strategy into measurable goals and executable plans, keep roadmaps, Jira and delivery aligned across Product and Engineering, and remove blockers independently.

Why It Might Be a Fit

This is a senior, highly autonomous role for someone who combines strategic thinking with operational discipline and sound judgement, and who turns ambiguity into clear recommendations and action.

Requirements

• Proven experience in a senior Product Operations, Business Operations, Strategy & Operations, Programme or similar role within a complex Product and Technology organisation
• Strong understanding of Product and Engineering operating models, including Product strategy, portfolio management, roadmaps, prioritisation, capacity planning and outcome-based Product management
• Experience using Jira to manage initiatives, dependencies, portfolio visibility and delivery reporting across multiple teams
• Demonstrated ability to translate strategy into executable plans and maintain alignment between strategic priorities and day-to-day execution
• Strong analytical capability, using Product, commercial, client and delivery data to identify risks, opportunities and recommended actions
• Strong programme management skills, with the ability to drive complex cross-functional initiatives through ambiguity to measurable outcomes
• Strong judgement and organisational awareness, with the ability to independently progress issues while recognising when decisions, risks or trade-offs require GM-level intervention
• Experience in financial planning, resource and capacity management within a Product or Technology environment
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the confidence to challenge constructively and create alignment across Product, Engineering and senior stakeholders
• High degree of autonomy, initiative and ownership, with the ability to make progress with limited direction
• Highly outcomes and metrics driven, with a strong bias towards delivery, pace and continuous improvement

Benefits

• Competitive salary structure including company bonus scheme
• Flexible and hybrid working
• Remote working option – work from anywhere for up to 4 weeks per year
• Paid sick leave annually
• Paid vacation
• 3 paid volunteering days per year & Workplace Giving Program
• Employee referral bonuses for referring top talent to the company
• Ongoing personal development & learning opportunities
• Periodic recognition and reward programs for outstanding performance and achievements
• Frequent events and celebrations
• Genuinely collaborative and friendly culture
• Employee Assistance Program & Wellbeing Initiatives