Product Operations Lead
Job Description
Lead Product Operations to connect Product, Engineering, Finance, and customers, turning product capabilities into reliable, repeatable operating processes.
Responsibilities
- Lead and develop the Product Operations team, including a Product Operations Manager and individual contributors; set priorities, define ownership, coach for growth, and build a high-performing, accountable culture
- Streamline customer implementation by owning end-to-end onboarding from signed contract to first live device, using standardized playbooks and automation to reduce time-to-launch
- Find recurring operational friction points and partner with Product and Engineering to prioritize roadmap improvements
- Support provisioning of eUICC cards and chips by coordinating with suppliers, carriers, and internal teams to deliver inventory, profiles, and activations accurately and on schedule
- Own customer billing configuration in Teal’s bespoke product backend (BSS), ensuring pricing plans, rate structures, and usage data are set up for accurate, on-time invoicing
- Build scalable processes and tooling, including documented operating procedures, service-level standards, and internal tools to support growth in customer volume
- Compile executive reports and dashboards tracking key operational metrics such as implementation timelines, device activations, connectivity usage, and billing accuracy, and translate insights into leadership decisions
- Collaborate with finance and business teams to structure internal information for finance stakeholders or external customer presentations
Requirements
- 5+ years of product operations experience in telecommunications software, ideally in connectivity, Physical AI, IoT, or SaaS environments
- 5 years of telecommunications business operations experience, including exposure to carrier relationships, provisioning, or billing and revenue operations
- Proven experience leading and developing teams
- Strong analytical skills with hands-on data work; ability to write queries, build reports, and turn findings into clear recommendations
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including executive-facing communication and collaboration across technical and non-technical teams
- Technical project management certification (e.g., PMP or Agile/Scrum) or equivalent hands-on experience
- Familiarity with eSIM/eUICC technology, mobile network operations, or BSS/OSS systems (strong plus)
- Software familiarity: Excel, Claude, Databricks, Superset, MySQL
Technologies
- Excel
- Claude
- Databricks
- Superset
- MySQL
- PMP
- Agile/Scrum
- BSS
- OSS
- eSIM
- eUICC
Benefits
- Competitive salaries
- Comprehensive health benefits
- Equity packages
Compensation
- Total target compensation range: $100,000 - $200,000 per year, depending on experience
- Actual compensation depends on experience, skills, and other job-related factors
Location
- Kirkland, Washington (hybrid)
- Expected to work with the team from Kirkland headquarters at least two days per week in person
- Limited travel as needed