Head of Product Strategy and Operations

Job Description

Job Description

Who We Are

At Apptegy, we are more than a SaaS company; we are partners dedicated to transforming how schools communicate and shape the future of education. Your work here will directly empower districts to share their stories, engage their communities, and celebrate student success.

We're a team of thoughtful, high-performing individuals committed to making a tangible impact. If you're looking for a dynamic environment where you'll be supported with exceptional mentorship and resources to grow your career, come build with us.

The Role

You will be the operating engine for Product & Engineering — turning strategy into outcomes. You’ll connect our vision to what ships : working with the team to set a clear product strategy, and then running a crisp operating cadence, and turning data and customer signal into the right portfolio bets. Day to day, you’ll make it easier for teams to do their best work — and you’ll see the impact in faster delivery, cleaner launches, and products that meaningfully serve schools.

You’ll also serve as Chief of Staff to the CPTO, keeping leaders aligned, decisions unblocked, and our roadmap tied to business results. If you love simplifying complexity, telling a clear story with numbers, and rallying product, engineering, and go-to-market around measurable goals, this role is for you.

What you’ll do

• Work with the CPTO and the product & engineering leadership team to form the product strategy, and then facilitate portfolio planning, quarterly investment trade-offs, and outcome measurement via OKRs
• Run the PD&E operating rhythm (QBRs / MBRs, release governance, risk / dependency reviews, post-launch impact)
• Build unified product health and ROI dashboards with Data and Finance (adoption, engagement, NRR impact, NPS, cost to serve)
• Translate research, Sales / CS insights, and support data into clear bets, experiments, and decision memos
• Orchestrate cross-functional launch readiness with GTM, CS, Security, and Legal; tighten handoffs from discovery to adoption
• Serve as Chief of Staff to the CPTO (staff cadence, offsites, ELT / board materials, tracking strategic initiatives)
• Lead and grow a small but experienced Product Ops team (3 existing team members); own the product tooling stack and data quality standards

What you’ll bring

What makes you stand out

Why Apptegy

Join a team that’s committed to your success. At Apptegy, we’re passionate about creating an environment where you can do your best work and find true fulfillment. We believe in investing in our people—both professionally and personally—because your well-being drives our collective impact.

Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage

Retirement 401(k) with employer match

Health Savings Accounts (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Mental Health Reimbursement

Unlimited paid time off, including seasonal (December) company-wide time off

Paid parental and medical leave

Equal Opportunity Employer

Apptegy is an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.