Product Operations Manager

Mélanie Prestat

Building operating systems that enable teams to ship with confidence—from coordinating 100+ teams at a Fortune Global 500 automotive company to scaling startups at critical growth phases, I specialize in creating frameworks that accelerate product velocity.

Paris - Remote or office, open to travel
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About

I'm a Product Operations specialist and entrepreneur who builds systems that enable teams to launch products with confidence. From coordinating 100+ teams and establishing delivery frameworks at a Fortune Global 500 automotive company, to helping tech startups industrialize their processes post-fundraising—I create the "operating system" that makes complex launches feel effortless.

Cross-Functional Orchestration

Coordinated PM, Agile Coaches, PMO, Architects, Security, Legal, and business stakeholders across 4 brands and G14 markets

Launch Framework Builder

Established delivery frameworks and governance processes that became the foundation for organizational scale at a Fortune Global 500 automotive company

Startup + Enterprise Fluency

Bridge startup velocity (Cocoritech) with enterprise rigor (Fortune Global 500 automotive company)—understanding both rapid iteration and governance at scale

Visibility & Predictability

Built dashboards and tracking systems in Jira/Confluence that create transparency across teams and enable data-driven decisions

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Why Anthropic

Anthropic isn't just another tech company experiencing rapid growth—it's building technology that will fundamentally reshape how humanity interacts with intelligence. This is the rare moment where mission-critical AI safety research meets explosive scaling, and Product Operations sits at the heart of that tension: enabling teams to move fast across the entire product lifecycle while maintaining the rigor and thoughtfulness that defines responsible AI development.

What excites me about Anthropic is the commitment to doing this right, not just fast. Constitutional AI, safety research, and measured releases aren't obstacles to velocity—they're the foundation. The Product Operations Manager role requires someone who understands this balance: building systems that connect strategy to execution, streamline workflows, and enable better decision-making from concept through launch and beyond. My career has been about creating exactly that—operating systems for product teams that accelerate while maintaining standards.

Built Launch Operating Systems at Scale

At a Fortune Global 500 automotive company, I was the single point of entry for digital transformation across 100+ teams and 4 brands. I established the governance frameworks, capacity management processes, and coordination mechanisms that became the operating system for how teams shipped. This is exactly what Launch Readiness demands—building the infrastructure that makes launches predictable and repeatable.

Cross-Functional "API" Builder

I've spent years creating clear engagement models between teams. At this global automotive leader, I coordinated PM, Agile Coaches, PMO, Architects, Security, and Legal stakeholders. At Dacia, I orchestrate CX, PO, and squad teams across governance committees. I understand how to define the "APIs between teams" that make coordination seamless.

Visibility & Launch Calendar Ownership

I've built comprehensive tracking systems in Jira and Confluence that serve as the source of truth for delivery. At Dacia, I consolidated quantitative and qualitative data to create visibility across international markets. I know how to own a launch calendar and create predictability across Product and XFN teams.

Mission-Driven Velocity at Unprecedented Scale

Anthropic is scaling at startup speed while serving everyone from individual developers to the world's largest enterprises—all while maintaining safety standards that matter for civilization. At Cocoritech, I helped startups ship fast post-fundraising. At a Fortune Global 500 automotive company, I scaled frameworks across complex enterprises. I understand the unique challenge of Anthropic: moving with urgency on technology that requires thoughtfulness, building launch systems that enable both.

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Experience

Product Operations & Launch Coordination

Dacia — Freelance Product Manager

2025 – Present

Orchestrating e-commerce product launches and operations across international markets, establishing visibility systems and cross-functional coordination frameworks. Coordinated 12+ major launches across 14 international markets within first year.

  • Product Strategy & Iteration — Analyzed post-launch metrics and market feedback to inform product roadmap prioritization, leading to strategic feature adjustments that improved conversion rates by 15% and reduced bounce rates across key international markets
  • Launch Visibility & Planning — Consolidated quantitative and qualitative data to create predictable launch roadmaps within SAFe framework, serving as source of truth for delivery timelines across 14 markets with 95% on-time delivery rate
  • Cross-Functional Orchestration — Coordinated CX, PO, and squad teams across business units through governance committees, reducing coordination time by 40% through clear engagement models and decision-making frameworks
  • Operations Dashboard — Built business dashboards tracking launch metrics (traffic, conversion, sales) that enable data-driven go/no-go decisions and provide real-time visibility to leadership across all active launches
  • International Coordination at Scale — Led structured feedback loops with G14 markets, creating repeatable processes for gathering market requirements and coordinating multi-market launches, enabling simultaneous releases across 8+ markets

Product Operations & Delivery Framework Lead

Fortune Global 500 Automotive Company

2021 – 2025

Built the operating system for digital product launches across 4 brands and 100+ teams, serving as the single point of coordination for all delivery initiatives—essentially owning launch readiness at enterprise scale. Enabled 50+ major releases across 4 brands with 30% reduction in average launch cycle time.

  • Launch Operating System — Established SAFe frameworks, governance structures, and capacity management processes that became the repeatable launch motion for the entire organization, adopted by 100+ teams across digital transformation initiatives
  • Cross-Functional Coordination Engine — Orchestrated PM, Agile Coaches, PMO, Architects, Security, Legal, and business stakeholders across 4 brands, defining clear "APIs between teams" that reduced coordination bottlenecks by 45% and made complex launches feel effortless
  • Launch Calendar & Visibility — Built comprehensive dashboards in Jira and Confluence serving as source of truth for all delivery timelines, creating predictability across Product and XFN teams and improving forecast accuracy to 90%+
  • Toolkit & Process Documentation — Created shared process documentation and launch playbooks that enabled teams to ship with confidence, reducing onboarding time for new teams by 60% and accelerating delivery velocity across the organization

Founder & Startup Operations Advisor

Cocoritech — Entrepreneurial Venture

2017 – 2023

Founded consultancy helping tech startups establish product operations and delivery frameworks during critical post-fundraising growth phases—teaching startups how to scale without losing velocity. Advised 15+ startups through Series A-B scaling phases.

  • Launch Velocity at Startup Scale — Helped France's leading tech startups establish their first delivery frameworks and processes, enabling them to ship 2-3x faster while maintaining quality—exactly the "accelerate, not gate" philosophy
  • Cross-Functional Team Building — Recruited and integrated critical technical talent (CTOs, Tech Leads, Engineers) while establishing communication patterns and engagement models between product, engineering, and business
  • VC & Investor Coordination — Partnered with major French incubators and VCs as trusted advisor, understanding how to balance stakeholder expectations with product delivery realities
  • Industrialization Frameworks — Designed scalable processes for startups transitioning from MVP to production, creating the operational foundation that enables sustainable growth without sacrificing speed
  • Multi-Context Adaptability — Worked across diverse tech verticals and team sizes, demonstrating ability to tailor frameworks to different product contexts—from API-first to consumer-facing products
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Core Expertise

Launch Operations & Frameworks

  • Built launch operating systems at enterprise scale (100+ teams)
  • Established repeatable launch motions and governance frameworks
  • Created launch calendars serving as source of truth
  • Designed toolkits and playbooks that enable confident shipping

Cross-Functional Orchestration

  • Coordinated PM, Security, Legal, GTM, Finance stakeholders
  • Defined "APIs between teams" and clear engagement models
  • Built governance committees and decision-making frameworks
  • Managed international coordination (G14 markets, 4 brands)

Visibility & Tracking Systems

  • Built comprehensive dashboards in Jira & Confluence
  • Created data-driven launch metrics and go/no-go frameworks
  • Established predictability across Product and XFN teams
  • Documented processes that became organizational foundation

Startup + Enterprise Fluency

  • Scaled startups post-fundraising (velocity mindset)
  • Scaled enterprise frameworks (governance rigor)
  • Balanced speed with structure across different contexts
  • Adapted frameworks from API-first to consumer products
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Contact

I'd love to discuss how my experience in digital transformation, scaled agile delivery, and international product management can contribute to Anthropic's mission.

Location

Paris - Remote or office, open to travel