Principal, R&D Operations

Fusable

. Translate portfolio strategy into an executable R&D operating plan across product lines .

Posted 9/29/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesLeadWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing the end-to-end SDLC process, R&D budgeting, and operationalizing product strategies across cross-functional teams. Proficient in utilizing tools like Asana and Jira to enhance project delivery and reporting.

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End-To-End SDLC ManagementR&D Budgeting And ForecastingAsana And Jira AdministrationAgile Delivery ExperienceSaaS Business Experience

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Hard Skills

SDLC ManagementR&D BudgetingForecastingProcess Change ManagementCommercial Readiness Process

Soft Skills

Analytical SkillsCommunication SkillsInfluencing Without Authority

Tools & Technologies

AsanaJiraConfluenceAtlassian Suite

Certifications & Qualifications

CSMPSMSAFe Certification

Industry Keywords

SaaSData BusinessSubscription MetricsARRRetentionRenewal

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

SDLC

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Translate portfolio strategy into an executable R&D operating plan across product lines
Establish R&D governance, including decision rights, approval gates, and operating cadences
Manage the end-to-end SDLC process from intake through release
Operationalize the planning hierarchy and its approval gates
Standardize handoffs between Product Management, Product Owners, Design, and Engineering
Administer Asana, Jira, and Confluence to reflect processes and produce reliable delivery data
Manage the Commercial Interlock process aligning Product, Sales, Marketing, Finance, and Customer Success from roadmap to revenue
Facilitate SKU approval for pricing, packaging, and revenue mapping before launch
Maintain the release calendar and coordinate launch readiness
Clarify ownership and decision rights, escalating cross-functional conflicts to leadership
Own monthly R&D reporting on spend versus budget, capacity, delivery, and risk
Partner with Finance on R&D budgeting and forecasting
Manage R&D capitalization tracking and document CapEx/OpEx treatment
Link R&D investment to adoption, retention, and revenue outcomes

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, engineering, computer science, or a related field
8+ years in R&D, engineering, or product operations, or a PMO, in a software or data business
Proven experience managing an SDLC across multiple product and engineering teams
Administrator-level experience with Asana, Jira, and the Atlassian suite
Working knowledge of R&D budgeting, forecasting, and software capitalization
Experience running a go-to-market or commercial readiness process
Strong analytical and communication skills; able to influence senior leaders without formal authority
Scrum and agile delivery experience preferred
CSM, PSM, or SAFe certification a plus
SaaS or data business experience, including subscription metrics such as ARR, retention, and renewal
Experience introducing process change while work is in flight

Benefits

Comp & perks

Remote work arrangement
Full-time employment