OPERATIONS MANAGER-SALES AND PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT

Alexandria, VA

Who Staffing is looking for an Operations Manager-Sales and Product Development for a full-time, direct hire opportunity with our client in Alexandria, VA (hybrid work schedule). 

Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly experienced and results-oriented Operations Manager to join our client’s team. This pivotal role will drive operational excellence across their Sales Operations and Product Development functions, ensuring efficiency, scale, and cross-functional alignment. Reporting directly to the SVP, Data, this manager will play a critical role in supporting the Executive Team's strategic initiatives and leveraging technology to automate processes and create business efficiencies. 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: 

Sales Operations Efficiency:

·       Serve as the primary administrator and expert for the HubSpot CRM platform, ensuring data integrity, optimized workflows, and successful integration with other business systems.

·       Manage and optimize the sales process lifecycle, including lead generation, pipeline management, forecasting, and reporting to support executive decision-making.

·       Direct Sales and Service liaison is responsible for HubSpot Task creation and workflow processes allowing efficient interdepartmental interactions.

·       Identify opportunities for system automation and implement solutions, including leveraging AI/Machine Learning tools, to enhance sales productivity, reduce manual effort, and improve data accuracy.

·       Develop and maintain critical sales performance metrics and dashboards. 

Product Development Operations Management:

·       Serve as Scrum Master for the product development lifecycle, supporting Agile processes and ensuring strong alignment between product strategy, delivery plans, and execution.

·       Own and manage product and delivery governance within product management tools (Aha!) and Agile project management tools (Jira).

·       Facilitate effective planning, prioritization, and execution of product initiatives.

·       Enable clear, consistent, and timely cross-functional communication between Product, Engineering, Sales, and Executive stakeholders. 

Required Qualifications:

·       Minimum 5+ years of progressive experience working in an Operations role within a B2B technology company.

·       Demonstrated experience operating in an Agile Scrum environment, leveraging product management and development tools (specifically Aha! and Jira) to plan, prioritize, and deliver high-quality product increments.

·       Proven project management experience with the ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously (certification is a plus).

·       Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with the ability to clearly articulate complex operational concepts to technical and non-technical stakeholders, including executive leadership.

·       Proficiency in designing and implementing system automation and familiarity with the application of AI/Machine Learning to improve business processes and operational efficiencies. 

Bonus Qualifications:

·       Experience working with SaaS (Software as a Service) and DaaS (Data as a Service) products.

·       Experience working with Gong or other AI based sales operations tool

·       Experience reporting directly to or heavily supporting executive-level leadership (VP, SVP, C-suite)

·       Advanced data analysis and reporting skills using business intelligence tools. 

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VICE PRESIDENT OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

DATA (PRODUCT) ANALYST