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InstacartAssociate Product Operations Manager
Instacart connects communities with grocery delivery and household essentials while offering flexible earnings opportunities for shoppers. The company operates under a Flex First approach, granting employees…
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Instacart connects communities with grocery delivery and household essentials while offering flexible earnings opportunities for shoppers. The company operates under a Flex First approach, granting employees the freedom to choose their preferred workspace. As an Associate Product Operations Manager , you will function as the delivery layer of Product Operations, managing workstreams from intake to handoff across a rotation-based model. This role sits within the Enablement Team, deploying you to…
Job Description
Instacart connects communities with grocery delivery and household essentials while offering flexible earnings opportunities for shoppers. The company operates under a Flex First approach, granting employees the freedom to choose their preferred workspace. As an Associate Product Operations Manager, you will function as the delivery layer of Product Operations, managing workstreams from intake to handoff across a rotation-based model. This role sits within the Enablement Team, deploying you to vertical pods such as Consumer, Shopper, and Enterprise every 6 to 12 months. You will take charge of PCR intake and triage, Product Enablement Package production, and launch readiness.
This position requires deep engagement with AI tools to accelerate core deliverables, streamline workflows, and handle triage. You will synthesize customer signals and quality data, run PRDs through enablers, and surface cross-domain insights to the horizontal infrastructure team. Success in this rotation-based role builds foundational product sense across diverse verticals, setting you up for cluster ownership. The position suits an analytical professional with a background in product operations or project management who thrives in a dynamic environment.
Responsibilities
- Manage end-to-end PCR intake by validating problem statements and assessing routing before vertical pod delivery
- Handle Tier 2 triage for judgments that exceed automated system capabilities
- Write and maintain Product Enablement Packages using AI-assisted drafts while owning final accuracy and stakeholder fit
- Coordinate launch readiness with stakeholders in your assigned area
- Synthesize customer signals and quality data into structured summaries for horizontal intelligence work
- Process PRDs through the PRD enabler and deliver results to Product and POMs with clear framing
- Surface a minimum of one cross-domain insight per deployment to the horizontal infrastructure team
- Utilize AI tools regularly for triage, drafting, onboarding, and research while editing before sharing
- Build cross-domain product sense through rotating vertical pods including Consumer, Shopper, and Enterprise
Requirements
- Four or more years of experience in product operations, business analytics, project management, or a related technology or product-driven field
- Hands-on experience using Jira or a comparable project management tool
- Strong analytical capabilities featuring practical experience in SQL and proficiency in Google Sheets or Excel
- Demonstrated application of automation or AI-driven tools to streamline operations
- Proven cross-functional collaboration and communication skills with a history of advocating for customers
Qualifications
- Bachelor degree or equivalent practical experience
- Prior background in go-to-market planning or product launch operations
- Successful track record within a marketplace, SaaS, consumer product, or technology company
- Familiarity with data visualization and business intelligence platforms like Looker, Mode, or Tableau
- Experience creating customer feedback mechanisms to drive product or process enhancements
- Demonstrated initiative and ownership regarding cross-team process improvements or automations
Core Skills
Benefits
- New hire equity grant
- Annual equity refresh grants
- Market-competitive compensation and benefits based on work location
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is the remote work policy for this role?
Instacart operates as a Flex First team, allowing employees the flexibility to choose where they work, whether from home, an office, or a coffee shop, while remaining connected through regular in-person events.
What is the salary range for this position?
The base pay range for candidates in CA, NY, CT, and NJ is $133,000 to $140,500 per year. Ranges vary by state, with other locations offering different base pay structures.
Is this a permanent rotation-based role?
Yes, this is a rotation-based position where you move to a new vertical pod every 6 to 12 months across Consumer, Shopper, and Enterprise verticals.
What are the core technology requirements for applicants?
Applicants must have hands-on experience with Jira or a similar project management tool, practical SQL experience, and proficiency in Excel or Google Sheets.
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