Strategic Operations Manager Product Excellence
It all started in sunny San Diego, California in 2004 when a visionary engineer, Fred Luddy, saw the potential to transform how we work. Fast forward to today ServiceNow stands as a global market leader, bringing innovative AI-enhanced technology to over 8,100 customers, including 85% of the Fortune 500. Our intelligent cloud-based platform seamlessly connects people, systems, and processes to empower organizations to find smarter, faster, and better ways to work. But this is just the beginning of our journey. Join us as we pursue our purpose to make the world work better for everyone.
Job Description
Role Summary
As the Strategic Operations Manager Product Excellence , you will lead analytics, reporting, and strategic projects. You will partner with the Product Excellence Leadership Team, STEP, and CEG Ops to drive data-driven decision-making, OKR alignment, and business rhythm reporting. This role requires strong analytical skills, operational discipline, and the ability to translate complex data into actionable insights while managing projects end-to-end. You will serve as a trusted advisor to the Product Excellence Leadership Team and a respected partner to cross-functional stakeholders across product, sales, marketing, finance, and customer success. Supporting both operational and strategic aspects, you will solve complex business problems, leverage data, and drive results to accelerate impact. This is a unique opportunity to drive strategy and operations at a high-growth enterprise software company.
What You Get to Do in This Role :
- Lead reporting for PEx, including performance tracking, monthly business reviews, and executive readouts
- Structure complex business problems, develop hypotheses, perform analyses, and deliver insights and recommendations through high-quality presentations and storytelling
- For strategic initiatives, align stakeholders across functions, including senior and executive leadership, to drive clarity and collaboration across the organization
Business Insights & Execution
Monitor, analyze report on OKRs and other key Product Excellence metricsPrepare forward-looking business insights, materials, and recommendations to support leadership meetings, QBRs, and planning engagementsDesign and manage scorecards and KPIs; ensure alignment with corporate targets and cascading goalsStrategic Initiatives
Manage strategic projects end-to-end; create workback plans, manage XFN teams, report updates to executives, set resulting metricsServe as an operational thought leader who brings clarity to ambiguity and accelerates decision-makingQualifications
Our ideal candidate :
Experience in leveraging or critically thinking about how to integrate AI into work processes, decision-making, or problem-solving. This may include using AI-powered tools, automating workflows, analyzing AI-driven insights, or exploring AI's potential impact on the function or industryProven experience managing analytics, reporting, business operations or strategy within a SaaS or enterprise technology organizationStrong analytical and problem-solving skills; ability to synthesize data into strategic insights and recommendationsExpertise in dashboard creation and performance reporting (e.g., CSP, Tableau, Power BI, or equivalent)Experience with OKR governance, performance tracking, and business rhythm reporting (MBR, QBR, QPR)Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and data storytelling skills, with a focus on executive-level visibilityHigh attention to detail, strong organizational discipline, and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environmentDemonstrated success collaborating cross-functionallyAdditional preferred qualifications :
Experience : 7+ years of experience in analytics, business operations, performance management roles or strategy roles. Experience within SaaS, enterprise software, or professional services organizationsAnalytical skills : Top-tier data analysis, financial modeling, and problem-solving abilities. Advanced Excel skills. Proficiency with tools like Power BI, and Tableau is a plusStrategic mindset : An ability to understand key business drivers, structure ambiguous problems, and develop actionable strategiesCommunication : Exceptional verbal, written, and presentation skills for influencing senior leaders and cross-functional teams. Executive presence with the ability to engage and influence leaders across the enterpriseCollaboration : A demonstrated ability to work effectively in a highly matrixed environment and partner with diverse stakeholders. Experience leading cross-functional initiatives, driving alignment, and delivering measurable impactOwnership : High degree of ownership, adaptability, and a growth mindset. Self-starter with a bias for action, who thrives in fast-paced, high-growth environments. Willingness to roll up your sleeves and take on whatever tasks are necessary to get the job doneDesired : Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Analytics, or related field; or MBAFor positions in this location, we offer a base pay of $100,500 - $138,240, plus equity (when applicable), variable / incentive compensation and benefits. Sales positions generally offer a competitive On Target Earnings (OTE) incentive compensation structure. Please note that the base pay shown is a guideline, and individual total compensation will vary based on factors such as qualifications, skill level, competencies, and work location. We also offer health plans, including flexible spending accounts, a 401(k) Plan with company match, ESPP, matching donations, a flexible time away plan and family leave programs. Compensation is based on the geographic location in which the role is located and is subject to change based on work location.