Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Operations, or related field; MBA or advanced technical degree preferred
15+ years of experience in product operations, product management, program management, or strategy roles in technology, semiconductor, or manufacturing environments
Proven experience in leading product portfolio strategy and execution at scale
Expertise in operating model design, process optimization, and governance frameworks
Strong analytical thinking with ability to turn data into actionable insights
Success in driving cross-functional alignment and influencing stakeholders without direct authority
Experience with establishing operating cadences, decision forums, and metrics frameworks
Responsibilities
Drive product portfolio strategy aligning business priorities, customer needs, and technology roadmaps
Establish strategic prioritization frameworks and investment trade-offs across product initiatives
Partner with Business Unit leaders to create actionable product roadmaps from market insights
Own the product stage-gate process for progression from concept to commercialization
Design the product operations operating model, defining roles and accountability across development phases
Implement tools for visibility, velocity, and data-driven decision-making throughout the product lifecycle
Benefits
Opportunity to lead and shape product operations strategy at a high level
Involvement in cross-functional collaboration with key business units
Potential to drive innovation in product operational practices
Exposure to executive-level strategic discussions and decision-making
Opportunities for professional development and mentoring within a growing team
Full Job Description
Senior Director of Product Operations
Summary of Role:
We are seeking a strategic and operationally excellent Senior Director of Product Operations to lead the Product Operations pillar within MIPS Strategy & Operations. This role will drive portfolio strategy, product roadmap execution, cross-functional alignment, and operational rigor across the product development lifecycle. The Senior Director will own the frameworks, operating cadence, and decision-support infrastructure that enable MIPS to accelerate time-to-market, optimize investment trade-offs, and scale product development capabilities in alignment with business growth objectives.
Essential Responsibilities:
Product Strategy & Portfolio Management
Drive MIPS product portfolio strategy, ensuring alignment between business unit priorities, customer needs, and technology roadmaps
Drive strategic prioritization frameworks and investment trade-off decisions across product initiatives, balancing short-term execution with long-term growth opportunities
Partner with Business Unit leaders to translate market insights and customer requirements into actionable product roadmaps
Establish and maintain portfolio health metrics, tracking product performance, market fit, and strategic alignment
Own the product stage-gate process, ensuring disciplined progression from concept through commercialization
Lead strategic reviews with leadership teams to assess portfolio balance, resource allocation, and competitive positioning
Operating Model & Execution Excellence
Design and evolve the end-to-end product operations operating model, defining clear roles, workflows, and accountability structures across ideation, planning, development, launch, and lifecycle management
Build and maintain the operating cadence for product reviews, milestone decisions, and cross-functional alignment forums
Drive operational rigor in product planning cycles, ensuring accurate forecasting, resource planning, and dependency management
Establish governance frameworks for product decision-making, defining clear decision rights and escalation paths
Implement tools and systems that enable visibility, velocity, and data-driven decision-making across the product lifecycle
Continuously optimize processes to reduce cycle time, eliminate bottlenecks, and improve execution quality
Serve as the strategic orchestrator across Product, Engineering, Supply Chain, Marketing, Sales, and Finance to ensure seamless product development and go-to-market execution
Facilitate prioritization discussions and trade-off decisions across competing stakeholder needs
Build strong partnerships with Corporate functions to align MIPS product operations with enterprise standards and best practices
Drive consensus on resource allocation, timeline commitments, and investment priorities
Ensure consistent communication and transparency across all levels of the organization
Metrics, Insights & Business Enablement
Define and own the Product Operations scorecard, tracking key performance indicators for portfolio health, development velocity, time-to-market, and commercial outcomes
Deliver regular insights and analytics to leadership on product performance, market trends, and competitive dynamics
Identify growth opportunities, risks, and operating gaps through data-driven analysis
Enable strategic decision-making through scenario modeling, business case development, and investment analysis
Drive continuous improvement culture through metrics-based learning and process iteration
Growth & Capability Building
Identify opportunities to scale product operations capabilities in support of revenue growth and market expansion
Build operational leverage through standardization, automation, and best-practice sharing
Develop and mentor product operations talent, building bench strength and functional excellence
Champion innovation in product operations practices, bringing external insights and leading-edge methodologies to MIPS
Other Responsibilities:
Perform all activities in a safe and responsible manner and support all Environmental, Health, Safety & Security requirements and programs
Other duties as assigned by manager
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Operations, or related field; MBA or advanced technical degree preferred
15+ years of progressive experience in product operations, product management, program management, or strategy roles within technology, semiconductor, or manufacturing environments
Proven track record leading product portfolio strategy and execution at scale
Deep expertise in operating model design, process optimization, and governance frameworks
Strong analytical and strategic thinking capabilities with ability to translate data into actionable insights
Demonstrated success driving cross-functional alignment and influencing senior stakeholders without direct authority
Experience establishing operating cadences, decision forums, and metrics frameworks
Exceptional communication skills with ability to synthesize complex information for executive audiences
Advanced proficiency in data analysis tools, project management systems, and productivity platforms
Ability to thrive in fast-paced, ambiguous environments while maintaining operational discipline
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience in semiconductor product development lifecycle and market dynamics
Background in strategy consulting or corporate strategy roles
Familiarity with Agile, Stage-Gate, or other product development methodologies
Experience managing complex, multi-stakeholder initiatives across global organizations
Track record of driving operational transformation and change management
Knowledge of portfolio management tools and product lifecycle management systems
Expected Salary Range $198,000.00 - $362,000.00
The exact Salary will be determined based on qualifications, experience and location.
