Meltwater

CRM Product & Operations Manager

Meltwater • $168K *
Enterprise Technology
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 15+ years in IT with substantial CRM product management experience.
  • 6+ years in Salesforce administration, including 2+ years with Salesforce CPQ.
  • Salesforce Administrator certification required; advanced certifications preferred.
  • Proven track record managing product backlogs and Agile methodologies.
  • Hands-on experience with incident management in a SaaS environment.
  • Familiarity with tools like Jira for workflow management and troubleshooting across systems.
  • Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent practical experience.

Responsibilities

  • Own the CRM product roadmap for Salesforce and Salesforce CPQ.
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to create scalable CRM solutions.
  • Manage hiring, performance, and daily operations of the CRM team.
  • Coach and develop a team of CRM analysts/administrators.
  • Prioritize and manage the CRM backlog based on business value and risk.
  • Lead all phases of the CRM product lifecycle, from discovery to post-production.
  • Oversee day-to-day operations, including production support and incident investigation.
  • Manage quality assurance activities and lead Agile sprint processes.
  • Enhance CRM adoption and usability by streamlining business processes.
  • Define and monitor metrics to assess platform health and support efficiency.

Benefits

  • Flexible paid time off for improved work-life balance.
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance options.
  • 401k matching, life insurance, and commuter benefits.
  • Mental wellness support through a complimentary CalmApp subscription.
  • Corporate discounts for fitness and wellness programs.
  • Hybrid work environment promoting balance and flexibility.
  • Opportunities for professional development within an inclusive community.
Full Job Description
Description

What We're Looking For:

We're looking for a CRM Product & Operations Manager to own the strategy, delivery, and day-to-day health of our Salesforce and Salesforce CPQ ecosystem. You'll lead the CRM product lifecycle end to end - from discovery and prioritization through release, adoption, and production support - partnering closely with Sales, RevOps, Deal Desk, Customer Experience, Finance, IT, and Engineering across the Americas, EMEA, and APAC.

Join a collaborative, globally distributed BizApps team that partners closely with business and technology stakeholders to turn requirements and operational needs into scalable, user-friendly solutions. The team moves with purpose, embraces continuous improvement, and values ownership, transparency, innovation, and shared success.

What You'll Do:
  • Own and evolve the CRM product roadmap for Salesforce and Salesforce CPQ, balancing business priorities, platform enhancements, technical dependencies, and production stability.
  • Partner with Sales, RevOps, Deal Desk, Customer Experience, Finance, IT, and Engineering to translate business needs into prioritized, scalable CRM solutions.
  • Own hiring, performance management, and day-to-day people leadership for the CRM team, ensuring clear ownership and accountability across product, operations, and support workstreams.
  • Lead, coach, and develop a team of 1-4 CRM analysts/administrators, setting priorities, providing regular feedback, and supporting their growth and career development.
  • Own and prioritize the CRM product backlog - enhancements, defects, and operational requests - based on business value, user impact, effort, and risk.
  • Lead CRM initiatives through the full product lifecycle: discovery, requirements definition, development, testing, release, adoption, and post-production evaluation.
  • Lead day-to-day Salesforce/CPQ operations, production support, and system administration, including investigation of complex incidents, root cause analysis, and preventative fixes.
  • Manage QA and release activities - test planning, UAT, release validation - and lead sprint planning and sprint reviews.
  • Manage Jira workflows for enhancements, defects, and support requests, and drive process improvements through automation, documentation, and self-service capabilities.
  • Improve CRM adoption, usability, and data quality by identifying friction points and simplifying business processes.
  • Manage user access, permissions, and administrative operations, and support integrations and troubleshooting across Salesforce, NetSuite, Boomi, AWS, Snowflake, and Tableau.
  • Define and monitor product and operational metrics to measure platform health, adoption, support efficiency, and release effectiveness.
  • Lead software license audits and optimization across enterprise platforms, and manage vendor and contractor relationships, invoicing, and delivery.
  • Support business-critical operations during high-volume periods (month-end/quarter-end) and evaluate emerging Salesforce and AI capabilities for the roadmap.


What You'll Bring:

  • 15+ years of overall IT experience, with relevant experience in technology, software engineering, and enterprise applications. 6+ years of experience in CRM product management, business systems analysis, or Salesforce administration, including 2+ years supporting Salesforce CPQ.
  • Salesforce Administrator certification required; Advanced Administrator or CPQ Specialist certification strongly preferred.
  • Proven experience owning a product backlog and leading Agile ceremonies (sprint planning, reviews, backlog grooming).
  • Experience with production support, incident management, and root cause analysis in an enterprise SaaS environment.
  • Hands-on experience with Jira for workflow, release, and defect management.
  • Familiarity with connected enterprise systems (NetSuite, Boomi, AWS, Snowflake, Tableau) and cross-system troubleshooting.
  • Strong stakeholder management skills, with experience partnering across Sales, RevOps, Finance, and Engineering in a global organization.
  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Information Systems, Computer Science, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
  • Experience supporting global, multi-region teams (Americas, EMEA, APAC) preferred.
  • The ability to legally work in the country of hire is required for this position.

What We Offer:

  • Flexible paid time off that allows you to have an enhanced work-life balance.
  • Excellent medical, dental, and vision options.
  • 401k matching, life insurance, commuter benefits, and parental leave plans.
  • Complimentary CalmApp subscription for you and your loved ones, because mental wellness matters.
  • ClassPass corporate discount code.
  • Energetic work environment with a hybrid work style, providing the balance you need.
  • Thrive within our inclusive community and seize ongoing professional development opportunities to elevate your career.


Compensation Overview
  • Total compensation for this position: $168k USD per year.

Where You'll Work:

Work Location : 275 Shoreline Drive, Suite 150, Redwood City, CA 9406

About Meltwater

Meltwater is a media and information services company that provides media monitoring and social media monitoring services to businesses. The company was founded in 2001 by Jorn Lyseggen and is headquartered in Lysaker, Norway. Meltwater has over 60 offices worldwide and serves more than 30,000 clients. The company's platform uses artificial intelligence and machine learning to help businesses track and analyze media coverage and social media activity. Meltwater has been recognized as one of the fastest-growing companies in Europe and has received numerous awards for its innovative technology and exceptional customer service.
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