Head of Product & Engineering Operations
Core
Design, install, and run the unified operating model across product, engineering, and design to transform the build process into an AI-native lifecycle.
Role type
Senior IC Head of Product & Engineering Operations
Builds
Unified high-performing build process and AI-native lifecycle programme for product, design, and engineering teams
Domain
Fintech / Lending / Financial Services
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | infrastructure
Required skills
Scaling Product Development Lifecycles, Cross-functional leadership (Product/Engineering/Design), AI workflow ownership, Executive stakeholder management, Regulatory compliance integration
Preferred skills
Fintech/lending compliance experience, Operating model installation at scale, Product thinking, Modern software team fluency
Technologies
AI-driven build tools, automated workflows, Claude Code, Codex
Responsibilities
Establish and run core builders leadership rituals, cross-line product reviews, calibration sessions, and go/no-go release gates; Partner with VP Product, VP Engineering, and Design Leadership to raise build standards; Pilot new frameworks and ensure adoption by squad leads; Embed AI-driven tools and automated workflows to modernize the development lifecycle; Convene leadership teams for continuous improvement of build processes; Integrate regulatory and compliance checks into the core delivery path
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with executive influence