Vice President of Product Operations

Company Description WOODWAY FINANCIAL ADVISORS, A TRUST COMPANY, is an investment management firm headquartered at 10000 Memorial Drive in Houston, Texas. The company provides personalized financial advisory and trust services to a diverse client base, focusing on long-term relationships and disciplined investment strategies. As a specialized trust company, it combines fiduciary responsibility with robust portfolio management to help clients meet their financial goals. Team members collaborate closely to deliver high-quality service, data-driven insights, and tailored solutions. The organization values integrity, professionalism, and a client-centric approach in all aspects of its work.
Role Description The Vice President of Product Operations is a full-time remote role responsible for overseeing the planning, execution, and optimization of product initiatives across the organization. This role manages the product operations function, aligning product strategies with business objectives, and ensuring smooth coordination among product, technology, and client-facing teams. Day-to-day responsibilities include establishing and refining operational processes, leading cross-functional programs, monitoring performance metrics, and driving continuous improvement in product delivery. The Vice President will collaborate with senior leadership to define product roadmaps, prioritize initiatives, and ensure that projects are delivered on time, within scope, and in compliance with regulatory and internal standards. This role also involves mentoring team members, managing budgets and resources, and championing data-driven decision-making to enhance client experience and business outcomes.
Qualifications
Strong Product Operations and Product Management skills, with experience leading end-to-end product lifecycles.
Demonstrated expertise in Program Management and Project Management, including cross-functional coordination and stakeholder alignment.
Advanced Analytical Skills, with the ability to interpret complex data, build dashboards, and translate insights into actionable strategies.
Proven leadership experience in financial services, investment management, or related industries is highly beneficial.
Excellent communication, negotiation, and collaboration skills, with the ability to influence at executive and team levels.
Track record of building and optimizing processes, frameworks, and governance for product operations in a growth-oriented environment.
Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, engineering, or a related field; an advanced degree (MBA or similar) is preferred.
Comfort working in a remote environment, with strong self-management, time management, and digital collaboration capabilities.

Work arrangement
Yes