Support the development and implementation of strategic operations strategies that align with the organization’s goals and objectives and drive measurable impact.
Develop and implement processes for better cross-functional collaboration, communication, and workflow management, ensuring teams are aligned and efficient.
Lead process improvement initiatives to optimize workflows, increase efficiency, and eliminate bottlenecks.
Partner with cross-functional stakeholders to develop operational roadmaps that connect strategic direction to day-to-day execution.
Use data and analytics to uncover insights, track key performance indicators, and inform strategic decisions.
Act as a bridge between leadership and delivery teams, ensuring goals are clearly communicated, understood, and achieved.
Facilitate effective communication and alignment across teams through structured updates, reporting, and change management practices.
Identify risks and dependencies early and develop mitigation plans that maintain delivery momentum.
Promote a culture of transparency, accountability, and continuous improvement.
What You’ll Bring
You thrive at the intersection of strategy and execution. You’re comfortable navigating ambiguity, simplifying complexity, and helping teams stay aligned to outcomes that matter. You’re not just operationally sharp - you’re a connector, communicator, and problem-solver who knows how to turn goals into measurable progress.
Proven track record of identifying and mitigating process and operational risks that may impact delivery timelines, quality, or customer satisfaction. Ability to proactively address issues and bottlenecks to ensure smooth strategic operations.
Track record of improving operational performance through process design and data-driven insights.
Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills, with the ability to interpret data and insights to inform strategies.
Outstanding communication and interpersonal abilities, capable of working effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders at all levels.
Experience with process improvement, operational efficiency, and scaling in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to facilitate strategic prioritization and intake to bridge strategy and execution, ensuring plans translate into effective actions.
Excellent communication and relationship-building skills with the ability to align diverse stakeholders.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to evaluate competing priorities and recommend solutions.
Excellent persuasion skills and the ability to lead through influence without direct authority.
Proficiency with standard MS productivity tools (Office, Visio, and Teams). Familiarity with other technology enablement tools such as Slack, Miro, Lucid, Jira, Confluence.
A minimum of 2 years of experience in product, engineering, operations, or a related field.
Pay Range: $95,350 - $127,125 annually
This hiring range is a reasonable estimate of the base pay range for this position at the time of posting. Pay is based on a number of factors which may include job-related knowledge, skills, experience, business requirements and geographic location.
** Note that the following statements only apply to candidates who will be working from an unincorporated area within Los Angeles County. **
First American will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with arrest or conviction records, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws (e.g., the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act).
First American intends to conduct a review of an applicant’s criminal history in connection with a conditional offer. First American reasonably believes that a criminal history may have a direct, adverse and negative relationship with the following material job duties for this position potentially resulting in the withdrawal of the conditional offer of employment: handling of confidential, proprietary or trade secret information belonging to First American or its customers, administrating or facilitating financial transactions, and the ability to meet customer-imposed criminal history requirements.
Based on eligibility, First American offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401k, PTO/paid sick leave and other great benefits like an employee stock purchase plan.