Head of Engineering Operations

ABOUT THE ROLE As the Head of Engineering Operations at Asana, you will be a key leadership partner to the CTO and the engineering leadership team, owning the operational backbone of our global R&D organization. In this role, you will serve as a critical bridge to other cross-functional groups, driving operational excellence, organizational effectiveness, and strategic initiatives. We are looking for a strategic leader who can translate company strategy into actionable engineering plans while building lightweight operating models that accelerate velocity and maintain high quality. You will empower our engineering organization to thrive and deliver exceptional impact at scale. WHAT YOU'LL DO As the Head of Engineering Operations, your primary responsibilities will include: - Translating overarching company strategy into actionable engineering and operating plans in close collaboration with cross-functional partners. - Designing and building lightweight operating models, frameworks, and processes to optimize engineering execution and delivery, integrating evolving AI agentic engineering workflows. - Hiring, mentoring, and leading a high-performing, global team of engineering operations professionals and Technical Program Managers to steer complex horizontal programs. - Overseeing financial and resource governance, including budget management, program spend, headcount strategy, and vendor/tooling allocations across public cloud and LLMs. - Defining and owning the engineering metrics program (KPIs covering delivery, quality, reliability, efficiency, and capacity) to deliver data-driven insights to leadership. - Serving as a trusted proxy and connective tissue for the CTO and R&D leadership, driving clear engineering communication strategies, roadmap reviews, QBRs, and all-hands forums. - Cultivating engineering enablement by overseeing robust onboarding programs, learning initiatives, and knowledge-sharing opportunities. WHAT YOU'LL NEED To succeed in this role, you will need: - 8+ years of experience in engineering operations, technical program management, chief-of-staff, or strategy & operations roles, ideally supporting a large software engineering organization. - A proven track record of driving complex, cross-functional initiatives to successful completion within a fast-paced environment. - Strong financial and analytical fluency, with comfort owning a budget, building headcount models, and transforming complex data into clear, actionable dashboards. - Exceptional technical fluency with an understanding of the software development lifecycle and the ability to quickly master emerging tools and new domains. - Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, capable of tailoring messaging seamlessly from executive summaries to deep operational reviews. - Exceptional organization, strong judgment, and the independent drive necessary to navigate ambiguity successfully. WHY REMOTE As a remote employee, you will have the flexibility to work from anywhere and still be part of a global team that values collaboration and innovation. Our hybrid model allows for a balance between in-office and remote work, enabling you to thrive in an environment that suits your needs. BENEFITS Our comprehensive compensation package includes: - Estimated base salary range of $250,000 - $330,000, with the actual base salary varying based on market and individual qualifications. - Additional components such as equity, sales incentive pay (for most sales roles), and benefits. - Equitable and competitive benefits packages that support our employees worldwide, including mental health, wellness & fitness benefits, career