Product Strategy & Operations Vice President

The Product Strategy & Operations Vice President leads the development and execution of product strategies, driving innovation and market growth across the organization. This role oversees cross-functional teams to ensure operational excellence, efficient product delivery, and alignment with business objectives.

As a Product Strategy & Operations Vice President within our Planning & Analysis (P&A) Innovation and Transformation team, you will play a pivotal role in defining and executing the product strategy for our Anaplan platform. You will work in close partnership with the Anaplan Product Owner to align on vision, roadmap, and delivery priorities, ensuring our solutions meet the highest standards of quality, compliance, and risk management. Leveraging your expertise in product management, operational rigor, and stakeholder engagement, you will help scale our Anaplan capabilities and deliver measurable value to the firm. If you thrive in a dynamic environment, excel at connecting strategy to execution, and are passionate about building world-class products with strong governance, this role is for you.

Job Responsibilities:

Collaborate closely with the Anaplan Product Owner to define and drive the product vision, strategy, and roadmap, ensuring alignment with firmwide objectives and stakeholder needs.

Develop and implement best-in-class operational processes to support product delivery, adoption, and continuous improvement.

Lead risk assessment, compliance management, and third-party oversight activities for the Anaplan platform, including vendor performance assessment, controls effectiveness, and audit readiness.

Partner with P&A, business management, technology, compliance, and risk teams to gather requirements, prioritize initiatives, and ensure alignment.

Establish and track key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure product success, user adoption, and business impact.

Champion agile methodologies and lead change management efforts to drive user engagement and facilitate smooth transitions.

Monitor industry trends, competitive landscape, and emerging technologies to inform product strategy and identify growth opportunities.

Mentor and develop junior team members, infusing an element of controls and compliance on a team of innovators.

Required Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills:

Minimum 6 years of experience in product management, strategy, or operations

Proven track record of leading product strategy and operational initiatives in a fast-paced, results-driven environment

Strong understanding of the P&A function (close, budgets, forecasts) and associated systems

Demonstrated experience in risk management, compliance, and third-party/vendor oversight

Exceptional communication and presentation skills, with the ability to articulate complex concepts to diverse audiences

Experience with Agile methodologies and the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)

Demonstrated ability to collaborate with global teams and influence senior stakeholders

Preferred Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills:

Experience in Financial Services, Banking, or Asset Management industries

Familiarity with planning platforms (e.g., Anaplan) and adjacent tools (Databricks, SQL, Python, Alteryx)

MBA or advanced degree in business, technology, or related field is a plus

Preferred experience within technology or financial services

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