Created by:
Amelia Wilson
Starting a new role in product ops? We’ve got your back.
The first 90 days are a critical window for building context, forging relationships, and showing early wins. This checklist is your playbook to do just that – helping you navigate a new environment, identify the highest-impact problems, and drive value from day one.
Whether you're stepping into product ops for the first time, joining a new org, or managing new product ops recruits, this framework gives structure to your strategy without feeling rigid or overwhelming.
What is a product ops 30-60-90 day checklist?
This checklist breaks the first three months into clear phases:
- First 30 days: Understand the lay of the land. Learn the org. Meet key players. Uncover where the real problems lie.
- Days 31–60: Start experimenting. Prioritize top issues, collaborate with stakeholders, and explore solutions.
- Days 61–90: Show your impact. Scale what works, share wins, and iterate your roadmap based on what you’ve learned.
For new recruits, it’s the perfect roadmap for learning, building relationships, and driving early results. For hiring managers, it’s an invaluable tool to ensure smooth, strategic onboarding and success for your new hires.
Who is it for?
This checklist is made for product operations professionals and hiring managers in product ops roles. Whether you're brand new to the role, moving into a new organization, or looking to onboard new team members, this checklist helps guide you through the critical early months.
It’s especially useful for:
- Product ops leaders inheriting complex orgs or processes
- Mid-level pros stepping into new environments and wanting to make a strong first impression
- Hiring managers who want a structured, successful onboarding plan for new product ops recruits
- Anyone who’s ever said, “Where do I even start?” on day one
If you want to make a smart, strategic impact in your first 90 days – or if you’re a hiring manager helping your new recruit succeed – this checklist is for you.
How to use the template
Using the checklist is simple – and you don’t need to be a Notion wizard or spreadsheet expert to get started.
- Grab the template in your preferred format below.
- Follow the timeline: Each section gives you focus areas for the first 30, 60, and 90 days. Think of it as your onboarding north star.
- Adapt as needed: No two orgs are the same. Customize the checklist based on your org’s structure, team size, and priorities.
- Check things off: Use it actively! Track meetings, note key insights, and capture opportunities as they come up.
This isn’t just a to-do list; it’s a framework to help both you and your new recruit be intentional, strategic, and impactful in their first few months.
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