Sr. Manager, R&D Operations
Required skills
- R&D Operating System
- operating model
- governance mechanisms
- operational metrics
- tooling strategy
- organizational practices
- decision frameworks
- accountability models
- execution standards
- measurement framework
Nice to have
- LinkedIn Learning
- growth mindset culture
- wellness education sessions
- self care
- personal growth
- wellness days
Role summary
The Senior Manager, R&D Operations is responsible for the R&D Operating System across Product and Engineering. This role owns processes, governance, operational metrics, tooling strategy, and organizational practices to enable effective scaling and decision-making. Key responsibilities include defining the operating model, establishing decision frameworks, driving continuous improvement, owning the R&D measurement framework with executive dashboards, leading initiatives for operational excellence, and defining governance standards. The role requires influencing leaders through partnership and data-driven decision-making. Qualifications include 8+ years in operations or similar functions, with 3+ years of leadership experience, proven success in scaling operating models and governance, strong analytical skills for reporting, and experience driving organizational change. Familiarity with modern Product/Engineering tooling, data platforms, AI, and operational analytics is expected, along with excellent executive communication and stakeholder management skills.
Our Mission:
6sense's mission is to multiply what matters: growth, retention, and efficiency. We envision a future where companies, teams and people reach their full potential.
Our People:
People are the heart and soul of 6sense. We serve with passion and purpose. We live by our Being 6sense values of Win as One Team, Stay Curious, Do The Right Thing, Own the Outcome, and Create Belonging. Every 6sensor plays a part in defining the future of our industry-leading technology. 6sense is a place where difference-makers roll up their sleeves, take risks, act with integrity, and measure success by the value we create for our customers. We want 6sense to be the best chapter of your career.
Senior Manager, R&D Operations
Position Summary
The Senior Manager, R&D Operations is responsible for designing, operating, and continuously improving the R&D Operating System across Product and Engineering. This role owns the processes, governance mechanisms, operational metrics, tooling strategy, and organizational practices that enable teams to scale effectively, make better decisions, and execute with greater consistency and predictability. The role partners closely with Product, Engineering, Data, and Executive leadership to drive operational excellence through systems thinking, data, and continuous improvement.
Key Responsibilities
Own the R&D Operating System
Build Executive Visibility Through Data
Drive Operational Excellence and Adoption
Influence Through Leadership and Partnership
Qualifications
Success Measures
Base Salary Range: $162,821.25 - $238,804.50. The base salary range represents the anticipated low and high end of the base salary range for this position. Actual salaries may vary and may be above or below the range based on various factors, including but not limited to work location and experience. The base salary is one component of 6sense’s total compensation package for this position. Other compensation may include a bonus program or commission plan, and stock options if approved by 6sense’s board. In addition, 6sense provides a variety of benefits, including generous health insurance coverage, life, and disability insurance, a 401K employer matching program, paid holidays, self-care days, and paid time off (PTO). #Li-remote
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Our Benefits:
Full-time employees can take advantage of health coverage, paid parental leave, generous paid time-off and holidays, quarterly self-care days off, and stock options. We’ll make sure you have the equipment and support you need to work and connect with your teams, at home or in one of our offices.
We have a growth mindset culture that is represented in all that we do, from onboarding through to numerous learning and development initiatives including access to our LinkedIn Learning platform. Employee well-being is also top of mind for us. We host quarterly wellness education sessions to encourage self care and personal growth. From wellness days to ERG-hosted events, we celebrate and energize all 6sense employees and their backgrounds.
Equal Opportunity Employer:
6sense is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employers. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, protected veteran status, or disability status. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to jobs@6sense.com.
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