Product Operations Manager at Pebl (Palo Alto, CA)
Pebl· Palo Alto, CA· $151k–$160k·
Role details
Flexible Time Off · Parental Leave · Health And Dental Insurance · Retirement Savings · Employee Incentive Plan
Summary
The Product Operations Manager designs and scales innovative approaches to enhance the product lifecycle, from intake to launch. This role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to automate internal processes, scale AI usage, and improve operational efficiency across Product, Engineering, and Operations.
Job description
Purpose in Every Position
Pebl puts a world of talent at your fingertips. With our AI-powered Global Work Platform™, companies can hire, pay, and manage employees in 185+ countries—removing risk, red tape, and guesswork from global growth. Backed by more than a decade of compliance leadership and local expertise, Pebl helps businesses move fast, stay compliant, and scale with confidence. With Pebl, companies everywhere can hire great talent anywhere.
Where Your Work Moves the Needle.
At Pebl, every team member drives our success. Joining us means more than filling a role—you’re accountable for results and impact. Our values guide how we operate, execute, and collaborate across borders. By putting them into action, you’ll help us scale faster, compete harder, and lead the future of global work.
WHAT MAKES YOU A GREAT FIT
We are looking for a highly skilled and motivated Manager to join our Product Operations team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing, building, and scaling innovative approaches that enhance our product lifecycle, from intake to prioritization and product launch.
You will work closely with cross-functional teams to deliver impactful product initiatives and operational improvements, with a particular focus on identifying opportunities to automate internal processes, scale AI usage, and improve how teams operate across Product, Engineering, Operations, and go-to-market functions.
This role reports to the Director, Product Operations. For this role, we are primarily looking for candidates based in the Bay Area who can collaborate in person 3 days per week.
HOW YOU'LL MAKE AN IMPACT
- Collaborate with Product Management, Engineering, Operations and cross-functional teams to build and deliver scalable, high-quality solutions
- Be the voice of customer to inform product development in a data-driven approach
- Optimize processes, dashboards and cadence to drive input collection, prioritize product development and land products
- Identify, design, and implement AI-enabled workflows and automation to reduce manual work, improve operating efficiency, and scale internal processes
- Lead by example in writing clean, maintainable, and efficient documentation and process flows
- Serve as a key partner to Product Managers, providing operational insights and support throughout the product lifecycle
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance product operations and overall business performance
- Lead special cross-functional projects in unexplored areas, including opportunities to apply AI and automation to improve how teams work
LET’S CONNECT IF YOU HAVE
- Bachelor's degree in a relevant field or equivalent practical experience
- Typically 5-7 years of professional experience in Product Operations, Management Consulting, or a related field within a technology company
- Experience with product lifecycle management, agile methodologies, and data analysis tools
- Hands-on experience using AI tools and automation to improve internal processes, reduce manual work, or scale operational workflows
- Ability to identify high-impact automation opportunities, translate ambiguous operational problems into structured workflows, and partner with technical and non-technical teams to implement solutions
- Experience driving change management across cross-functional teams, including enabling adoption of new processes, tools, or ways of working
- Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic work environment
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills with a customer-centric and leadership mindset
Our Commitment to You
At Pebl, we’re committed to supporting our team with comprehensive rewards and benefits designed to meet diverse needs across roles and locations. Our core offerings include:
- Flexible Time Off – Take the time you need to recharge.
- Parental Leave – Support for growing families.
- Health and Dental Insurance – Where applicable, to cover you and your loved ones.
- Retirement Savings + Employee Incentive Plan – Plan for the future while sharing our success.
Please visit our career page for more information hellopebl.com/careers
Pebl is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
We power global teams and believe diverse perspectives drive innovation and impact. Employment decisions at Pebl are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law. We’re committed to fostering an inclusive culture where every teammate can thrive and do the best work of their career—anywhere in the world.
Why work at Pebl
- Remote-First Culture: Work from where you're most effective, with opportunities to connect in person at global hubs. Monthly stipends for workspace setup.
- Global Team: Colleagues across 45 countries, offering a diverse, international work environment.
- Career Growth: Defined job expectations, real mentorship, and clear paths to promotion. "More ownership, less hierarchy" with direct access to decision-makers.
- Benefits: 12 weeks minimum paid parental leave, competitive retirement plans, incentive equity, performance-based bonuses, flexible PTO, and paid volunteer days. The entire company shuts down globally a few times per year ("Pebl Pause") for rest.
- Certified Workplace: Great Place To Work® Certified™ (75% of employees say it's a great place to work vs. 57% at a typical U.S. company).
- Open Roles: Currently hiring for Account Managers, Payroll Specialists, Account Executives, Product Manager Intern (AI), Strategic Account Executives, Product Design Intern, and Benefits Administrators across AMER and EMEA regions.