What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Product Operations position at Metropolis?
Who we areMetropolis is an artificial intelligence company that uses computer vision technology to enable frictionless, checkout-free experiences in the real world. Today, we are reimagining parking to enable millions of consumers to just "drive in and drive out." We envision a future where people transact in the real world with a speed, ease and convenience that is unparalleled, even online. Tomorrow, we will power checkout-free experiences anywhere you go to make the everyday experiences of living, working and playing remarkable - giving us back our most valuable asset, time.Who you areMetropolis is seeking a Director of Product Operations to drive the rollout, adoption, and measurement of the company's products. This role blends operational excellence with analytical rigor – ensuring smooth execution from concept to launch while feeding the voice of the customer back into the product funnel. You and your team will lead cross-functional releases, quantify value creation, and turn customer insights into continuous product and process improvement.What you'll doAct as the centralized owner of product releases, fostering strong relationships with product management, engineering, tech ops, design, marketing, operations, analytics, finance, and other relevant teams to ensure effective coordination and alignment both pre and post product feature deploymentLead the Product Operations team (currently four, with potential to scale), including two embedded Product Operations Managers executing product releases & analysis, and a product support team of two resolving internal Product Support inbound and generating insights from Operations and other key stakeholdersDevelop and execute project plans, timelines, and milestones to ensure successful and timely product releases, while proactively identifying and mitigating risks that may impact product development or deliveryDocument and maintain all training, policies, and procedures related to the operation of a new/improved product or featurePartner with Analytics and Data Engineering to define core product KPIs, instrument metrics, and publish dashboards for ongoing health and feature adoptionBuild post-release impact review frameworks (e.g., adoption metrics, GPV/ARR attribution models) to measure realized value, identify deltas from forecasts, and feed learnings back into future roadmap decisionsSurface, synthesize, and act on product feedback from internal teams and end users, ensuring timely resolution of questions, bugs, and escalations while improving the scalability and efficiency of Product supportExecute go-to-market plans through timely and effective product launches, launch management, and user adoption campaignsEstablish robust pre- and post-launch analytics to estimate, track, and validate business and customer impact—linking product adoption, satisfaction, and revenue outcomes to measurable value and continuous roadmap refinementStrengthen continuous feedback loops between users, customer-facing teams, and Product by improving how qualitative insights (support data, feature requests, and other feedback) are captured, synthesized, and acted on to enable faster learning and customer-informed iterationWhat we're looking forBachelor's degree in business, marketing, or a related fieldProven experience (8 years) in product management or product operationsStrong understanding of the B2B and B2C technology landscape, with demonstrated success leading rollout of technology products and services across a large networkExtensive knowledge of the product development process and success metricsExceptional leadership and management skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate and influence cross-functional teamsStrong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a data-driven approach to decision-makingExcellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to articulate complex concepts in a clear and compelling mannerWhile not required, these are a plus:MBAExperience within an operationally-intensive environmentExperience in transportation, parking, or related fieldWhen you join Metropolis, you'll join a team of world-class product leaders and engineers, building an ecosystem of technologies at the intersection of parking, mobility, and real estate. Our goal is to build an inclusive culture where everyone has a voice and the best idea wins. You will play a key role in building and maintaining this culture as our organization grows. The anticipated base salary for this position is $215,000.00 USD to $230,000.00 USD annually. The actual base salary offered is determined by a number of variables, including, as appropriate, the applicant's qualifications for the position, years of relevant experience, distinctive skills, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and the location of residence and/or place of employment. Base salary is one component of Metropolis' total compensation package, which may also include access to or eligibility for healthcare benefits, a 401(k) plan, short-term and long-term disability coverage, basic life insurance, a lucrative stock option plan, bonus plans and more. #LI-WT1 #LI-OnsiteMetropolis values in-person collaboration to drive innovation, strengthen culture, and enhance the Member experience. Our corporate team members hold to our office-first model, which requires employees to be on-site at least four days a week, fostering organic interactions that spark creativity and connectionMetropolis may utilize an automated employment decision tool (AEDT) to assess or evaluate your candidacy for employment or promotion. AEDTs are used to assist in assessing a candidate's application relative to the required job qualifications and responsibilities listed in the job posting.As part of this process, Metropolis retains data relevant to your candidacy, including personal information, for a period that is reasonably necessary for the use of the tool. If you are hired for the position, your data may become part of your employee records.Metropolis Technologies is an equal opportunity employer. We make all hiring decisions based on merit, qualifications, and business needs, without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation, or pregnancy), national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under federal, state, or local law.
Salary : $230,000