
Principal Product Operations Manager Apollo.io. Location Information: USA. As . a Principal Product Operations Manager. , you will build and scale the product operations at Apollo.io, enabling the Product organization to execute with excellence, make data-driven decisions, and drive cross-functional alignment. Reporting directly to the Chief Product Officer (CPO), you will be a force multiplier for the Product, Engineering, and GTM teams—ensuring alignment, efficiency, and data-driven decision-making at scale.. You will be responsible for designing and implementing the . systems, processes, and insights. that enable our product teams to build, launch, and scale with focus and urgency. Your work will ensure that . Apollo.io remains a best-in-class product-led growth (PLG) organization. as we continue our rapid expansion.. This role is perfect for a strategic and execution-focused leader who thrives in . hyper-growth SaaS environments. and is looking forward to rolling up the sleeves to solve complex problems. . Key Responsibilities. Define and execute the Product Operations strategy. , ensuring operational excellence across Apollo.io’s fast-paced Product organization.. Partner with the CPO and Product Leadership Team. to drive executional alignment and optimize product development workflows.. Build and refine . processes for roadmap planning, prioritization, communications and cross-functional collaboration. , ensuring teams operate efficiently at scale.. Design and drive all repeatable. product cadences. to optimize for organizational velocity and cross functional alignment. . Structure and lead Product Business Reviews, . tracking key KPIs to measure success,. adoption, and customer engagement. . Design scalable mechanisms to . collect, synthesize, and prioritize feedback. from Sales, Customer Success, Support, and external users.. Identify and implement . scalable systems, tools, and automation. to enhance product operations efficiency. Bring in best in class AI products for the team.. Document and maintain . best practices, templates, and playbooks. for Product teams as Apollo.io scales.. Drive sustainable approaches to . scaling the team. from new hire onboarding to team culture and knowledge sharing. . Your Superpowers. Strategic & Execution-Oriented:. You thrive at setting long-term operational strategies while executing with urgency and precision.. Systems Thinker:. You excel at designing simple processes that optimize workflows across Product, Engineering, and GTM functions.. Data-Driven Leader:. You use insights, analytics, and experimentation to drive better decision-making and product outcomes.. Customer-Obsessed:. You ensure customer feedback is deeply integrated into how we build and improve products.. Cross-Functional Influencer:. You collaborate effortlessly across teams and influence senior stakeholders without direct authority.. Master Simplifier:. You turn complexity into structured, scalable solutions that enhance speed and efficiency.. Qualifications. 7+ years of experience in a high-growth SaaS environment, with 4+ years of experience in Product Operations, Product Strategy, or Product Management . Deep expertise in product development processes, data analytics, and experimentation frameworks.. Strong product analytics skills & experience with product metrics setting and tracking . Experience working in a product-led growth (PLG) organization and scaling Product Operations in a fast-moving SaaS company.. Exceptional stakeholder management skills, with a track record of influencing and building relationships with executives and cross-functional teams.. Excellent ability to simplify complex strategies into clear, actionable recommendations . Ability to operate autonomously in a high-growth, ambiguous environment while driving clarity and alignment.. A results-oriented individual who takes ownership of both successes and learnings, with a bias toward action and experimentation in ambiguous situations.