Principal Product Operations & Strategic Inititatives
Overview
RealPage is seeking a highly analytical and execution-oriented Principal, Product Operations & Strategic Execution to support our Data & Analytics business unit. This role will begin as a high-impact individual contributor, with a clear path to building and leading a Product Operations function over time.
You will operate at the center of Product, Data, Engineering, and Go-to-Market teams—driving operational rigor, leading strategic programs, and enabling data-driven product decisions at scale. This role focuses on enabling business cadence, governance, and execution—not owning product development lifecycle or tooling.
Responsibilities
Business Cadence & Governance
Own and run operational cadence for the Data & Analytics business unit (e.g., MBRs, QBRs, roadmap reviews)
Establish and manage roadmap governance and investment planning, including prioritization alignment and executive visibility
Drive consistency in planning, status reporting, and KPI tracking across product teams
Ensure clear communication of progress, risks, and outcomes to leadership
Strategic Programs
Lead execution of high-priority, cross-functional business unit initiatives (e.g., next-gen analytics and data solutions, TAM penetration initiatives, AI transformation programs)
Translate leadership priorities into structured programs with clear milestones, owners, and success metrics
Drive alignment and accountability across Product, Engineering, Data Science, and GTM stakeholders
Identify and remove execution bottlenecks across the organization
Change Management & Execution Enablement
Support organizational change initiatives tied to product, data, and go-to-market evolution
Develop communication plans and rollout strategies for major BU initiatives
Enable executive visibility into adoption of new processes, frameworks, and business priorities across teams
Data & Insights Enablement
Define and track key business and product metrics
Partner with Data/Analytics teams to support reporting and insights for decision-making
Enable leadership with clear, actionable insights tied to business performance
Cross-Functional Alignment
Act as a connective layer between Product, Engineering, Data Science, Field & Operational teams
Improve transparency and alignment on priorities, timelines, and outcomes
Support go-to-market readiness and coordination for major releases and initiatives
Leadership & Growth (Future Scope)
Build foundational processes and playbooks for Product Operations within the business unit
Activation thru influence across teams and stakeholders
Over time, hire and lead a small team to scale Product Operations capabilities
Qualifications
8–12+ years of experience in Product Operations, Program Management, Product Management, or Analytics-focused roles
Strong experience in data-driven SaaS, analytics platforms, or business intelligence environments
Proven ability to lead complex, cross-functional programs from strategy through execution
Experience supporting executive-level business cadence (MBRs, QBRs, planning cycles)
Strong systems thinking and problem-solving skills
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in Data & Analytics, BI, or platform-based SaaS products
Familiarity with modern data ecosystems (e.g., Snowflake, Databricks, Tableau, Looker)
Experience with AI/ML or data science-driven products
Experience in multifamily real estate, property management, or proptech
Success Metrics
Effective and consistent execution of business unit cadence (MBRs, roadmap governance, planning)
Successful delivery of strategic initiatives with measurable business impact
Improved alignment and accountability across Product, Data, and GTM teams
Increased visibility into business performance and execution health
Establishment of scalable Product Operations foundations and team growth
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SALARY AND BENEFITS
RealPage provides a competitive salary package along with a comprehensive benefit plan that includes:
Health, dental, and vision insurance.
Retirement savings plan with company match.
Paid time off and holidays.
Professional development opportunities.
Performance-based bonus based on position.
Compensation may vary depending on your location, qualifications including job-related education, training, experience, licensure, and certification, that could result at a level outside of these ranges. Certain roles are eligible for additional rewards, including annual bonus, and sales incentives depending on the terms of the applicable plan and role as well as individual performance.
Equal Opportunity Employer: RealPage Company is an equal opportunity employer and committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Pay Range
USD $105,800.00 - USD $180,200.00 /Yr.
Apply To This Job
RealPage is seeking a highly analytical and execution-oriented Principal, Product Operations & Strategic Execution to support our Data & Analytics business unit. This role will begin as a high-impact individual contributor, with a clear path to building and leading a Product Operations function over time.
You will operate at the center of Product, Data, Engineering, and Go-to-Market teams—driving operational rigor, leading strategic programs, and enabling data-driven product decisions at scale. This role focuses on enabling business cadence, governance, and execution—not owning product development lifecycle or tooling.
Responsibilities
Business Cadence & Governance
Own and run operational cadence for the Data & Analytics business unit (e.g., MBRs, QBRs, roadmap reviews)
Establish and manage roadmap governance and investment planning, including prioritization alignment and executive visibility
Drive consistency in planning, status reporting, and KPI tracking across product teams
Ensure clear communication of progress, risks, and outcomes to leadership
Strategic Programs
Lead execution of high-priority, cross-functional business unit initiatives (e.g., next-gen analytics and data solutions, TAM penetration initiatives, AI transformation programs)
Translate leadership priorities into structured programs with clear milestones, owners, and success metrics
Drive alignment and accountability across Product, Engineering, Data Science, and GTM stakeholders
Identify and remove execution bottlenecks across the organization
Change Management & Execution Enablement
Support organizational change initiatives tied to product, data, and go-to-market evolution
Develop communication plans and rollout strategies for major BU initiatives
Enable executive visibility into adoption of new processes, frameworks, and business priorities across teams
Data & Insights Enablement
Define and track key business and product metrics
Partner with Data/Analytics teams to support reporting and insights for decision-making
Enable leadership with clear, actionable insights tied to business performance
Cross-Functional Alignment
Act as a connective layer between Product, Engineering, Data Science, Field & Operational teams
Improve transparency and alignment on priorities, timelines, and outcomes
Support go-to-market readiness and coordination for major releases and initiatives
Leadership & Growth (Future Scope)
Build foundational processes and playbooks for Product Operations within the business unit
Activation thru influence across teams and stakeholders
Over time, hire and lead a small team to scale Product Operations capabilities
Qualifications
8–12+ years of experience in Product Operations, Program Management, Product Management, or Analytics-focused roles
Strong experience in data-driven SaaS, analytics platforms, or business intelligence environments
Proven ability to lead complex, cross-functional programs from strategy through execution
Experience supporting executive-level business cadence (MBRs, QBRs, planning cycles)
Strong systems thinking and problem-solving skills
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in Data & Analytics, BI, or platform-based SaaS products
Familiarity with modern data ecosystems (e.g., Snowflake, Databricks, Tableau, Looker)
Experience with AI/ML or data science-driven products
Experience in multifamily real estate, property management, or proptech
Success Metrics
Effective and consistent execution of business unit cadence (MBRs, roadmap governance, planning)
Successful delivery of strategic initiatives with measurable business impact
Improved alignment and accountability across Product, Data, and GTM teams
Increased visibility into business performance and execution health
Establishment of scalable Product Operations foundations and team growth
#LI-AS2
SALARY AND BENEFITS
RealPage provides a competitive salary package along with a comprehensive benefit plan that includes:
Health, dental, and vision insurance.
Retirement savings plan with company match.
Paid time off and holidays.
Professional development opportunities.
Performance-based bonus based on position.
Compensation may vary depending on your location, qualifications including job-related education, training, experience, licensure, and certification, that could result at a level outside of these ranges. Certain roles are eligible for additional rewards, including annual bonus, and sales incentives depending on the terms of the applicable plan and role as well as individual performance.
Equal Opportunity Employer: RealPage Company is an equal opportunity employer and committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Pay Range
USD $105,800.00 - USD $180,200.00 /Yr.
Apply To This Job