Senior Product Operations Manager, AI & Systems

Guild · United States · Remote

Posted 7/20/2026 · last confirmed live 8/26/2026

To thrive as a company and meet our impact goals, we must cultivate a culture of high-performance. You can read about our culture principles here . We know managers are often the single-largest driver of employee satisfaction and growth, and our talent is our biggest asset. Because of that, we’ve identified consistent expectations for all of Guild’s people managers — helping you know what to expect from your experience here. If you are an Internal Candidate, please apply via our Internal Job Board .  ---- Guild is hiring a Senior Product Operations Manager, AI & Systems , reporting to the VP of Product. We're looking for someone energized by building and refining operational systems, strengthening AI-enabled workflows, spotting and removing friction, and setting and communicating clear operational standards that help our product organization move faster. The ideal candidate is a systems-minded operator with a passion for AI, a knack for turning ideas into scalable solutions, strong communication instincts, and a data-driven approach to solving problems. If that sounds like you, read on! What You'll Do Operational System Design: Build and refine the operational systems, tools, and AI-enabled workflows that make Guild's Product &  Engineering teams more effective at delivering our products. AI Prototyping & Automation: Prototype and test AI and automation solutions, validating their effectiveness before broader rollout to streamline operations and accelerate product development. Workflow Optimization: Audit R&D processes to surface friction and map system dependencies, then implement scalable improvements and establish clear operational standards. Roadmap & Operational Communications: Own clear, consistent communication of roadmap updates, process changes, and operational standards across the product organization — ensuring stakeholders at every level know what's changing, why, and what it means for them. Tool Evaluation & Collaboration: Identify tooling gaps, run vendor conversations, and partner cross-functionally to select the right solutions. Cross-Functional Coordination: Drive alignment across Product, Engineering, GTM, and Operations teams so priorities are shared and execution is seamless. Implementation & Impact Measurement: Lead rollout of process improvements, document them well, and measure their impact to validate success and fuel continuous improvement. What You'll Bring Experience: 5+ years in Product Operations, Engineering Operations, or a similar role. A prior background in either product management or engineering is desirable, but not necessary. Communication: Strong written and verbal communication skills, with demonstrated ability to communicate roadmaps, priorities, and process changes clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences. AI & Workflow Automation: Hands-on skill applying AI tools to prototype or automate workflows. Operational Systems: A track record of building or improving operational systems for technical teams. Tooling Ecosystems: Experience evaluating and implementing tooling ecosystems effectively. Technical Fluency: Working knowledge of technical concepts and tools. We are committed to equal pay for equal work and believe in compensation transparency. All salary ranges are standardized nationwide and will not vary by region. This role offers a competitive total compensation package, including a base salary of $170,000 - $200,000 and stock options. Compensation offered will be based on a combination of factors such as experience, competencies, and internal equity. Posting Date : 7/20/2026 *This role will stay open for a minimum of 3 days. Guild partners with the country’s most innovative employers, including Chipotle, Target, Walgreens, JPMorgan Chase, Hilton, Spectrum, PepsiCo, Tyson, and more, to build the talent needed for today and a resilient workforce for tomorrow. Guild helps employers identify, develop, and mobilize internal talent, enabling workers to gain skills for in-demand roles and companies to stay agile.  By connecting employees to real-world learning, coaching, and career support, and providing companies with actionable talent insights, Guild transforms all talent into high-impact contributors and positions companies for long-term, sustainable growth. For more information, visit https://www.guild.com . Guild is a female-founded, certified B Corp. The company has been recognized by Fortune’s Change the World list (2021, 2025), the Forbes Cloud 100 (2020–2025), Great Place to Work (2022–2025), CNBC’s Disruptor 50 (2021–2024), TIME’s 100 Most Influential Companies (2022), Inc.’s Best-Led Companies (2021), Fast Company’s World Changing Ideas (2020), and B Lab’s Best for the World (2019), among many others. Guild is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let your recruiter know. We currently offer the following benefits: Access to low-cost, high-quality health care options through Collective Health and Kaiser (due to coverage limitations, Kaiser is currently only available in CA & CO) Access to a 401k to help save for the future Vacation policy to rest and recharge 8 days of fully-paid sick leave, to take the time to heal and or recover Family-friendly benefits, including 12 weeks of parental leave for non-birthing parents and 18-20 weeks for birthing parents; 2-week ramp-up period for when employees return from a leave of 6 weeks or more; as well as employer-paid short-term and long-term disability, employer-sponsored life insurance, fertility and caregiving benefits. Well-rounded wellness benefits including free and low cost mental health resources and financial wellbeing support services Education benefits and tuition assistance to help your future development and growth Our home and headquarters in Denver, but some of our roles allow for remote work, allowing us to reach the best talent across the US. Please refer to the job location referenced below the job posting title to determine location. Roles based outside of our Denver office can sit in any of the following 32 states: AZ, CA, CO, CT, FL, GA, ID, IL, IN, KS, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, NC, NH, NJ, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI and Washington D.C. State locations and specifics are subject to change as our hiring requirements shift.  PRIVACY NOTICE I understand that I am applying for employment with Guild and am being asked to provide information in connection with my application. 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