Principal Product Operations & Strategic Inititatives

Overview

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.


Responsibilities

Business Cadence & Governance

• 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

Strategic Programs

• 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

Change Management & Execution Enablement

• 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

Data & Insights Enablement

• 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

Cross-Functional Alignment

• 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

Leadership & Growth (Future Scope)

• 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

Qualifications

• 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

Preferred Qualifications

• 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

Success Metrics

• Effective and consistent execution of business unit cadence (MBRs, roadmap governance, planning)
• Successful delivery of strategic initiatives with measurable business impact
• Improved alignment and accountability across Product, Data, and GTM teams
• Increased visibility into business performance and execution health
• Establishment of scalable Product Operations foundations and team growth

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SALARY AND BENEFITS

• RealPage provides a competitive salary package along with a comprehensive benefit plan that includes:
• 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.

Compensation may vary depending on your location, qualifications including job-related education, training, experience, licensure, and certification, that could result at a level outside of these ranges. Certain roles are eligible for additional rewards, including annual bonus, and sales incentives depending on the terms of the applicable plan and role as well as individual performance.

Equal Opportunity Employer: RealPage Company is an equal opportunity employer and committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Pay Range

USD $105,800.00 - USD $180,200.00 /Yr.