Product Operations shouldn’t be a support function sitting on the sidelines, yet many teams still struggle to move from “helpful” to truly strategic. So how do you embed Product Ops deeply into the business without becoming process police or adding layers of bureaucracy? This candid panel brings together experienced Product Ops leaders to debate what actually works when integrating across product, engineering, design, and the wider business. Expect honest lessons, differing perspectives, and real-world examples of where Product Ops has accelerated impact and where it’s slowed teams down. You’ll leave with practical ideas to: • Position Product Ops as a strategic partner, not an admin function • Influence roadmaps and decision-making without owning everything • Drive alignment across teams without creating unnecessary process • Win executive buy-in and prove measurable impact • Balance standardisation with team autonomy as you scale • Avoid the common traps that make Product Ops feel like red tape