Principal, R&D Strategy & Operations

Who we are At Twilio, we’re shaping the future of communications, all from the comfort of our homes. We deliver innovative solutions to hundreds of thousands of businesses and empower millions of developers worldwide to craft personalized customer experiences. Our dedication to remote-first work , and strong culture of connection and global inclusion means that no matter your location, you’re part of a vibrant team with diverse experiences making a global impact each day. As we continue to revolutionize how the world interacts, we’re acquiring new skills and experiences that make work feel truly rewarding. Your career at Twilio is in your hands. . Hiring and how we work We use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to help make our hiring process efficient. That said, every hiring decision is made by real Twilions! Also, while we are a remote-first company, you may be asked to report in person on an ad-hoc basis for team gatherings, functional off-sites or customer meetings. . See yourself at Twilio Join the team as Twilio’s next Principal, R&D Strategy & Operations About the job Twilio is the world’s leading customer engagement platform empowering developers to build modern communication applications and experiences designed to be trusted, simple and smart. Twilio is looking for a Principal, R&D Strategy & Operations to drive strategic initiatives across R&D and lead executive communications for Product and Engineering. Reporting to the Director of R&D Strategy & Operations, this role owns how R&D's story gets told to senior leadership — monthly and quarterly business reviews, board updates, and executive narratives — turning complex technical work into clear, concise writing that leaders can act on. You'll partner closely on our annual and quarterly planning cycles, lead strategic initiatives end to end, and serve as the connective tissue between Product and Engineering and the rest of the company, while designing lean processes that deliver our outcomes with less manual overhead. Responsibilities We are looking for a leader who brings technical, process, and product expertise to help: Own the narrative for R&D across monthly and quarterly business reviews, board updates, cross-functional updates, and executive communications, turning complex technical work into clear, concise writing that leaders can act on. Lead strategic projects that are top of mind for the CPTO and executive team. Partner on annual and quarterly planning cycles and mid-year retrospectives, contributing to the process, content, and materials that carry them. Track team progress against plan through Release Council, and surface risks early. Support the R&D/GTM interlock, shaping what R&D communicates to GTM teams to inform their planning cycles. Define and drive adoption of lean R&D processes so outcomes are met with minimal manual overhead. Partner with Finance and Data teams to automate product and business metrics so reporting eventually runs without manual intervention. Seek out change management opportunities that increase process adoption across a decentralized R&D org. Qualifications Twilio values diverse experiences from all kinds of industries, and we encourage everyone who meets the required qualifications to apply. If your career is just starting or hasn't followed a traditional path, don't let that stop you from considering Twilio. We are always looking for people who will bring something new to the table! Required: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, a related field or equivalent practical experience. 10+ years of experience across product, engineering and process/ program management Experience in a leadership capacity, whether leading teams directly or leading through influence Experience leading programs or product operations for B2B SaaS, PaaS or equivalent Track record of delivering high-impact, highly cross-functional programs end to end Outstanding written and verbal