Global Product Operations Lead (Remote)

WP Engine is the most trusted WordPress technology company, powering over 1.5M digital experiences in 150+ countries for businesses of all sizes. WP Engine’s all-in-one platform enables customers to design, build, power, and manage extraordinary WordPress, eCommerce, and headless sites—all thanks to a nonstop commitment to innovation, award-winning WordPress expertise, and a set of core values that guides us every day.

WP Engine is growing and scaling! We are hiring a Product Operations Lead to drive strategic planning and execution for our product management team. This involves working cross-functionally to align on strategic direction, and overseeing end-to-end execution across multiple programs that accelerate innovation and drive business results.

We are looking for an individual who can motivate teams, share best practices, and help us scale to meet the needs of our rapidly expanding global business.

Day-to-day

• Drive overarching roadmap prioritization, cycle planning, and reporting across the product organization. Set and keep the operational rhythm of the business.
• Implement best-in-class product management tools and processes to increase team velocity, quality, and accountability.
• Lead executive updates and cross-functional review forums.
• Guide teams in translating business strategy and goals into specific, measurable product plans and objectives; help teams anticipate needs, mitigate risks, and deliver on time and in scope.
• Facilitate decision-making, strategic alignment and go-to-market planning with cross-functional leadership.
• Lead a Product Operations Council comprised of Product Managers, and build a positive, collaborative, results-oriented culture.

What We’re Looking For

• 7-8+ years of product strategy and/or business operations experience, SaaS and multi-product experience required.
• Demonstrated ability to lead by influence with cross-functional teams to meet critical goals.
• Expert understanding of Product Management tools and processes and able to guide the organization to adopt best practices.
• Able to keep teams focused and thrive in an environment with a high degree of change and competing priorities.
• Superior communication skills and attention to detail.
• Technically savvy and at ease leading both technical and non-technical discussions.
• Previous B2B/SaaS experience strongly preferred. Mid-market, commerce and web hosting a plus.

Perks and Benefits

• Company Stock Options (Every employee is an owner in the company)
• Health Benefits (100% Paid Employee Medical, Dental, and Vision)
• Pension Scheme with a match
• Life Insurance and Income Protection (100% Paid)
• Supplementary Maternity & Paternity Pay and Caregiver’s Leave
• Employee Assistance Program
• Generous Vacation Time (Who doesn’t like time off)
• Home Office Stipend
• Tax free annual wellness benefit through Clevercards
• 4 Company Wellness Days
• On-going education through LinkedIn Learning, Workday Learning and our Career Growth Portal
• Free annual subscription to Calm

At WP Engine, we strive to have the broadest possible view of diversity, going beyond visible differences to include the background, experiences, skills, and perspectives that make each person unique. WP Engine is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, Veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.