Data Product Ops Lead — Strategy & Delivery

Standtogether; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

6% 401(k) match with immediate vesting

Health and dental plans

Peloton and Talkspace mental health &‑

Job summary

Stand Together is seeking a Data Product Ops Lead to architect, run, and mature the Product + Analysis operating model for the organization. This leader will guide the Product + Analysis function and partner with Engineering & Platform to ensure AI-ready, strategically aligned data products at scale.

You will work with senior PMs and Analysts to shape requirements, define success metrics, and ensure delivery accelerates while the operating model matures.

Qualifications

• 6–10 years in Product Management, Product Operations, Delivery Management, or similar strategy/execution leadership roles.
• Proven ability to diagnose operating gaps; implement pragmatic start/stop/continue plans.
• Demonstrated success leading senior contributors (PMs, Analysts, Engineers) through influence, clarity, structure, and partnership.
• Experience building and governing product operating models (prioritization frameworks, lifecycle discipline, governance).
• Comfort operating in fast-moving, ambiguous environments with evolving roles, processes, and technologies.
• Strong facilitation and communication skills across technical and non-technical stakeholders; excellent alignment skills.
• Experience partnering with data engineering, analytics, and platform teams.
• Product Owner or Product Management certification (e.g., CSPO).

Responsibilities

• Own and evolve the Product OperatingModel capability, defining standards, processes, structures, and rhythms for predictable, high-quality delivery.
• Define and run the end-to-end data product lifecycle, including artifacts, stage gates, and decision rights.
• Drive evidence-based prioritization (e.g., RICE); ensure consistent intake, triage, and governance for every product/enhancement.
• Personally lead strategy and delivery for select, high-impact data products as needed—especially during strategic moments or capability transitions.
• Publish dashboards for leadership visibility; drive continuous improvement against targets.
• Embed AI-assisted practices into product workflows (requirements, documentation, prototype testing, user guidance).

Skills

Product leadership

Data product management

AI/ML readiness

Stakeholder management

Tools

Snowflake

dbt

Semantic layers

Data mesh

Job description

Stand Together is seeking a Data Product Ops Lead to architect, run, and mature the Product + Analysis operating model for the organization. This leader will guide the Product + Analysis function and partner with Engineering & Platform to ensure AI-ready, strategically aligned data products at scale.

You will work with senior PMs and Analysts to shape requirements, define success metrics, and ensure delivery accelerates while the operating model matures.