Head of Engineering Operations

Asana is seeking a Head of Engineering Operations as a key leadership partner to the CTO and the engineering leadership team, owning the operational backbone of the global R&D organization. The role serves as a critical bridge to cross-functional groups, driving operational excellence, organizational effectiveness, and strategic initiatives. The Head will translate company strategy into actionable engineering plans while building lightweight operating models that accelerate velocity and maintain high quality. Based in San Francisco (hybrid). Salary: $250,000–$330,000.

• 8+ years of experience in engineering operations, technical program management, chief-of-staff, or strategy & operations roles, ideally supporting a large software engineering organization. • Proven track record of driving complex, cross-functional initiatives to successful completion in a fast-paced environment. • Strong financial and analytical fluency — comfortable owning a budget, building headcount models, and transforming complex data into actionable dashboards. • Exceptional technical fluency with an understanding of the software development lifecycle and the ability to quickly master emerging tools. • Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, capable of tailoring messaging from executive summaries to deep operational reviews. • Curiosity about AI tools and emerging technologies, with willingness to learn and leverage them to enhance productivity.