Senior Product Operations Manager

Job Description

Description

We are seeking an experienced Senior Product Operations Manager to lead our release management process, coordinate with marketing for go-to-market strategies, and manage our business group application marketplaces. This role requires a strategic thinker with a strong understanding of product life cycles, market dynamics, and the ability to collaborate across multiple departments to ensure the successful launch and adoption of our products.

This position will play a critical role in helping SAIC achieve a differentiated and competitive advantage in the marketplace. The position must balance business process and customer needs, providing consultative support to senior management across the organization to assess feasibility of strategic direction, identify configuration risks, and provide recommendations and alternatives to support the strategies.

 Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee configuration management as well as release management and ensures quality and timely delivery of products and features.
• Coordinate across various teams, including development, QA, and operations, to manage the end-to-end release process.
• Manage risks and resolve issues that affect release scope, quality, and schedule.

Marketing Coordination & GTM Strategy:

• Collaborate with the marketing team to align on product messaging, positioning, and launch plans.
• Develop and execute GTM strategies that effectively communicate the value proposition to the target audience.
• Monitor post-launch metrics to assess the impact of the GTM strategy and identify areas for improvement.
• Oversee the presence and performance of products in various business group application marketplaces.
• Collaborate with the sales and marketing teams to optimize product listings for maximum visibility and conversion.
• Work with product teams to ensure marketplace requirements and capabilities are integrated into the product development process.

Cross-functional Collaboration:

• Serve as the point of contact between product, marketing, and business groups to ensure alignment on objectives and timelines.
• Facilitate regular cross-functional meetings to track progress, address challenges, and synchronize efforts across teams.
• Prepare and present reports on release progress, GTM strategy effectiveness, and marketplace performance to senior management and stakeholders.

Qualifications

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in business, Marketing, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field. A master’s degree is a plus.
• Minimum of 14 years' experience in product management, operations, or a related field, with at least 3 years in a senior role.
• Working knowledge with JIRA and Aha!
• Proven track record of managing product releases and coordinating successful go-to-market strategies.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills, with a knack for cross-functional collaboration.
• Experience with data analysis and making data-driven decisions.
• Familiarity with the software development lifecycle and agile methodologies.
• Experience with business group application marketplaces and digital distribution channels is highly preferred.

Overview

SAIC® is a premier Fortune 500® technology integrator focused on advancing the power of technology and innovation to serve and protect our world. Our robust portfolio of offerings across the defense, space, civilian and intelligence markets includes secure high-end solutions in mission IT, enterprise IT, engineering services and professional services. We integrate emerging technology, rapidly and securely, into mission critical operations that modernize and enable critical national imperatives.

We are approximately 24,000 strong; driven by mission, united by purpose, and inspired by opportunities. SAIC is an Equal Opportunity Employer, fostering a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion, which is core to our values and important to attract and retain exceptional talent. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $7.4 billion. For more information, visit saic.com. For ongoing news, please visit our newsroom.