Building Product Operations Without New Hires

In today’s economic climate marked by layoffs and reduced capital availability, product teams are under pressure to do more with less.

Join Denise Tilles, seasoned Product Leader and co-author of ‘Product Operations’, as she shares actionable strategies to strengthen your product operations without increasing headcount.

What You’ll Learn:

• The three pillars of effective product operations
• Four actionable steps to implement product ops without new hires
• How to identify and leverage existing internal resources
• Practical strategies for making the case for product operations to leadership
• Ways to use AI to free up time for strategic product work

This session covers quick wins, tips for streamlining processes, and foundational steps to enable your product teams, all while building a strong case for future investment in dedicated Product Operations.

Key Takeaways

• Product operations can be implemented through three pillars: quantitative insights (business and data), qualitative insights (customer feedback), and ways of working (processes and collaboration).
• Start by prioritizing needs and creating an “anti-to-do list” of repetitive tasks that could be automated.
• Look internally for team members interested in taking on product operations responsibilities.
• Present a focused proof of concept to management, highlighting specific pain points and potential solutions.
• Foster a culture of transparency and collaboration where teams understand the value of product operations.