Product Operations
Company Overview
Parabolic Career is an education technology company that automates the job recruitment process for both candidates and employers. Parabolic leverages its technology and the excessive data in the over saturated hiring market to streamline the hiring process for employers and recruiting process for candidates. Parabolic informs hiring managers of active candidates who are recruiting and directly applies for applications on behalf of active job seekers. Furthermore, Parabolic connects verified professionals to each other in order to give every job seeker access to the robust network required to find employment. For candidates, Parabolic submits job applications, pairs candidates with industry professionals, and provides interview prep software to automate the entire job search process. Parabolic candidate clients include professionals ranging from entry-level to C-suite level and college students pursuing careers in finance, technology, or consulting. For employers, Parabolic accelerates talent acquisition through its resume database, job marketing automation, and application tracking system. Parabolic’s employer clients include alternative investment firms in private equity, private credit, and venture capital. Parabolic has placed candidates ranging from entry-level to C-suite level.
The problem Parabolic solves is an oversaturation of candidate application in the recruiting marketplace. Open roles posted on the internet can attract as many as hundreds of thousands of qualified applicants, often leading to hiring inefficiencies. Over 90% of applications to competitive roles never receive a first round interview and it makes it difficult for the highly-skilled labor market to find work quickly. Over 80% of job offers obtained have come from referrals and this creates a discrepancy for job seekers who do not have access to a robust professional network. Women, minorities, low-income professionals, and immigrants have less access to high paying roles, and the equal opportunity gap continues to widen.
Company Mission
Creating Global Social Mobility
Working at Parabolic
Every employee at Parabolic approaches their work in a unique way. This allows us as a company to reach strategic and nuanced solutions for our clients. Our work relies primarily on building and maintaining relationships while upholding our values of community & partnership, diversity & social responsibility, and integrity & honesty.
Parabolic Career is committed to the long term success of its clients, employees, and greater community. Our mission is to create global social mobility. The company empowers people to elevate their communities. We do this by embodying our values below. Check out our open positions at www.paraboliccareer.com
Core Values
Community & Partnership: Parabolic is a network of students, professionals, investors, and entrepreneurs who have a passion for education and economic opportunity. We stay with our clients for their entire academic and professional journey, and we are committed to building and maintaining long-term relationships with our clients.
Social Responsibility & Diversity: At Parabolic, we aim to give back and ensure that our services are accessible to people regardless of their background or identity. We foster an inclusive environment that promotes growth for all employees and clients. Our clients and employees feel comfortable being themselves in the workplace, and Parabolic fosters and values diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging.
Integrity & Honesty: We represent our clients with the utmost honesty and transparency. This extends to all of our employees and clients who work with us. We are transparent about our capabilities and work with candidates who accurately represent themselves.
Position Overview:
We are seeking a talented and detail-oriented Product Operations Specialist to join our dynamic team. The Product Operations Specialist will play a crucial role in ensuring the seamless coordination and execution of our product lifecycle, from ideation to launch and beyond. This role requires a proactive individual with a strong understanding of product development processes, excellent communication skills, and the ability to collaborate effectively across cross-functional teams.
Benefits:
- Flexible hours
- Remote opportunities
- Competitive pay
- Free Access to Parabolic Products
- Opportunities for professional growth and development.
- Collaborative and innovative work environment.
Responsibilities:
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with product managers, engineers, designers, marketing, and other relevant teams to ensure alignment and smooth execution of product initiatives.
- Product Lifecycle Management: Oversee the entire product lifecycle, from initial concept and requirements gathering to development, testing, launch, and ongoing optimization.
- Process Improvement: Continuously identify opportunities to streamline and improve product development and operational processes for increased efficiency and effectiveness.
- Project Coordination: Develop and maintain detailed project plans, timelines, and milestone tracking to ensure projects are executed on time and meet quality standards.
- Risk Management: Anticipate potential roadblocks, bottlenecks, and risks that may arise during the product development process and take proactive measures to mitigate them.
- Quality Assurance: Collaborate with QA teams to ensure products meet defined quality standards and perform as expected before launch.
- Documentation: Create and maintain comprehensive documentation, including product requirements, specifications, user guides, and other relevant materials.
- Data Analysis: Utilize data and analytics to monitor product performance, gather insights, and make data-driven recommendations for improvements.
- Stakeholder Communication: Provide regular updates to stakeholders on project statuses, potential issues, and any adjustments to timelines or strategies.
Qualifications:
- Pursuing Bachelor's degree in or equivalent practical experience.
- Experience in product operations, project management, or related roles within technology, finance, and consulting
- Strong understanding of product development lifecycles and methodologies.
- Excellent organizational and multitasking skills, with a keen eye for detail.
- Proven ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams and manage relationships with diverse stakeholders.
- Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Proficiency in project management tools and software.
- Analytical mindset with the ability to leverage data to drive decision-making.
- Adaptability and ability to thrive in a fast-paced, rapidly evolving environment.