Product Manager, Operations

Upgrade, Inc.; Phoenix (AZ); Híbrido; USD 110.000 - 150.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Competitive salary + stock options

Medical, dental & vision insurance

Flexible PTO

Growth opportunities

Descripción de la vacante

Upgrade, Inc. is seeking a Product Manager, Operations to optimize the systems, tools, and workflows that power day-to-day operations.

You’ll partner with Operations, Engineering, and Product teams to automate and streamline processes, delivering scalable solutions that boost efficiency and customer experience. You’ll gather requirements, translate operational needs into technical specifications, coordinate cross-functional initiatives, and support projects from planning through implementation,

Formación

• 2-4 years of Product Management experience in financial/services/operational environments.
• Strong ability to gather requirements and translate needs into specifications.
• Experience with SQL/data analysis to drive decisions.
• Experience with third-party APIs and system integrations.
• Experience leveraging AI tools to improve productivity and workflows.

Responsabilidades

• Partner with Operations, Engineering, and Product teams to identify inefficiencies and opportunities for automation.
• Gather, document, and translate business requirements into product specs and user stories for engineering.
• Support prioritization and delivery of operational product initiatives.
• Improve contact center workflows and customer communication channels (voice, chat, email, AI-powered support).
• Collaborate on automation and AI initiatives to reduce manual processes and improve efficiency.
• Track progress, troubleshoot issues, and ensure delivery of enhancements.
• Use data/analytics to evaluate product performance and impact.

Conocimientos

Product management

SQL & data analysis

Communication

Stakeholder management

AI tools (ChatGPT, etc.)

APIs & system integrations

Jira & Confluence

Herramientas

Jira

Confluence

Descripción del empleo

We’re looking for aProduct Manager, Operations to help improve the systems, tools, and workflows that power Upgrade’s day-to-day operations. In this role, you’ll partner closely with Operations, Engineering, and Product teams to identify opportunities for automation, streamline internal processes, and deliver scalable solutions that improve efficiency and the customer experience.

You'll play a hands-on role in gathering business requirements, translating operational needs into technical specifications, coordinating cross-functional initiatives, and supporting projects from planning through implementation. You'll also help evaluate the impact of these initiatives through data and performance metrics.

This is a great opportunity for an analytical, technically curious Product Manager who enjoys solving complex problems, working with diverse stakeholders, and leveraging emerging technologies to drive meaningful business improvements.

This is a hybrid position based in our Phoenix office

What You’ll Do:

• Partner with Operations stakeholders across customer support, servicing, and verifications to identify inefficiencies, understand business needs, and uncover opportunities for process improvement and automation.
• Gather, document, and translate business requirements into clear product specifications, user stories, and actionable deliverables for Engineering teams.
• Support the planning, prioritization, and execution of operational product initiatives, ensuring alignment between business stakeholders and technical teams.
• Improve contact center workflows and customer communication channels, including voice, chat, email, and AI-powered customer support solutions.
• Collaborate on automation and AI initiatives designed to reduce manual processes, optimize agent workflows, and improve operational efficiency.
• Work with cross-functional teams to track project progress, manage dependencies, troubleshoot issues, and ensure successful delivery of product enhancements.
• Leverage data and analytics to evaluate product performance, measure business impact, and identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Utilize product management and operational technologies including Jira and Confluence.

What We Look For:

• 2-4 years of Product Management experience, ideally within Financial Services, Fintech, or operational environments.
• Experience with Contact Center, Customer Support, or Servicing operations.
• Strong ability to gather requirements, write product specifications, and collaborate with Engineering teams to deliver technical solutions.
• Working knowledge of SQL, data analysis, and using insights to drive business decisions.
• Experience with third-party APIs, system integrations, and operational platforms such as Genesys. Familiarity with Enterprise Data Warehouses, Sumo Logic, SendGrid, or Heap is a plus.
• Experience leveraging AI tools (ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, etc.) to improve productivity, analysis, or workflows. Exposure to conversational AI platforms such as Sierra is a plus.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

What We Offer You:

• Competitive salary and stock option plan
• Paid coverage of medical, dental and vision insurance
• Flexible PTO
• Opportunities for professional growth and development