Senior Director of Product OperationsSummary 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
Cross-Functional Alignment & Stakeholder Management- 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.
