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Dotdash Meredith · 2 weeks ago

Product Operations Lead, PDO

Dotdash Meredith is a company that values operational excellence and collaboration. The Product Operations Lead is responsible for streamlining product development, improving efficiency, and enhancing user experiences by overseeing data pipelines and establishing effective processes.

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Responsibilities

Streamline workflows and operating rhythms, leverage relevant tools (including AI), and enable smooth cross-functional collaboration to improve data collection and delivery
Serve as the primary liaison across stakeholders, ensuring teams have the data, systems, and clarity needed to align on goals and improve outcomes
Own and continuously improve the intake and prioritization process by triaging demand, clarifying requirements, aligning on tradeoffs, and maintaining a transparent, outcomes-driven backlog
Establish regular stakeholder touchpoints to understand objectives and pain points, identify improvement opportunities, and reinforce a culture of continuous improvement
Partner with Data Leadership to define and implement an effective learning and development approach that strengthens capabilities and adoption
Collaborate with Data Leadership to shape, maintain, and communicate short- and long-term roadmaps, plans, and dependency awareness
Proactively identify and mitigate risks, keep stakeholders informed, and drive initiatives to completion through clear accountability and follow-through

Qualification

Data OperationsAgile principlesData analytics toolsStakeholder managementCross-functional collaborationCommunicationOrganizational skillsProblem-solving

Required

Experience working with cross-functional, distributed teams across multiple time zones is required
7+ years of experience in a Data Operations role
The ideal candidate is a transparent, highly organized facilitator and communicator who empowers teams, builds a cohesive culture, and drives continuous improvement with strong situational awareness and positive energy
This role requires a trusted leader capable of building strong relationships, aligning diverse stakeholders, and navigating ambiguity to support clear, timely decision-making
The candidate is a pragmatic advocate of Agile principles, able to balance flexibility with planning and forecasting while adapting practices to meet team and organizational needs
A proactive, hands-on approach is essential, with the ability to anticipate needs, remove blockers quickly, and consistently demonstrate a 'roll up your sleeves' mindset
The position requires a deep understanding of data, data products, and analytics tools such as Looker and BigQuery
The organization values candidates who prioritize real-world learning and continuous growth over certifications alone

Preferred

Bachelor's degree preferred and/or equivalent experience

Benefits

Medical
Dental
Vision
Prescription drug coverage
Unlimited paid time off (PTO)
Adoption or surrogate assistance
Donation matching
Tuition reimbursement
Basic life insurance
Basic accidental death & dismemberment
Supplemental life insurance
Supplemental accident insurance
Commuter benefits
Short term and long term disability
Health savings and flexible spending accounts
Family care benefits
A generous 401K savings plan with a company match program
10-12 paid holidays annually
Generous paid parental leave (birthing and non-birthing parents)
Pet insurance
Accident
Critical and hospital indemnity health insurance coverage
Life and disability insurance

Company

Dotdash Meredith

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Dotdash Meredith is a digital and print media company that reaches a vast audience through its diverse portfolio of iconic brands.

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$400M
2025-06-05Debt Financing· $400M

Leadership Team

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Neil Vogel
CEO
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Tim Quinn
CFO
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