Sponsorship verdict
Sponsorship possible
One solid signal, not two. Worth applying, and worth asking about sponsorship early.
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Employer is on a government sponsor recordThe US Department of Labor certified 27 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first.
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The posting doesn’t mention sponsorshipSilence isn’t a refusal — ask the recruiter before investing much time.
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No salary bar for this routeH-1B has no fixed salary bar: the employer must pay at least the prevailing wage for the role and area.
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What Upgrade INC paid sponsored hires in similar roles2 certified filings for “Associate Product Manager” (Data Scientists) in AZ: $75k–$116k, median $96k.
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Confirmed live todayWhen a source last listed this job as open.
Details and sources
- Employer is on a government sponsor record
- The US Department of Labor certified 27 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
- No salary bar for this route
- H-1B has no fixed salary bar: the employer must pay at least the prevailing wage for the role and area. Cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level. Source: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/12/29/2025-23853/weighted-selection-process-for-registrants-and-petitioners-seeking-to-file-cap-subject-h-1b, rules effective 2026-02-27.
- What Upgrade INC paid sponsored hires in similar roles
- 2 certified filings for “Associate Product Manager” (Data Scientists) in AZ: $75k–$116k, median $96k. Most were filed at wage level I (50%) — 1 lottery entry, ≈15% projected selection odds for cap-subject employers. Source: US Department of Labor LCA disclosure data (Oct 2025 – Jun 2026).
US H-1B: cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level — Level I gets 1 entry, Level IV gets 4 (DHS projected selection odds ≈15% at Level I to ≈61% at Level IV). Universities and non-profit research employers are cap-exempt. The $100,000 fee for new petitions from abroad is currently blocked by a court order (appeal pending).
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About the role
About the Role:
We’re looking for a Product Manager, Operations to help improve the systems, tools, and workflows that power Upgrade’s day-to-day operations. In this role, you’ll partner closely with Operations, Engineering, and Product teams to identify opportunities for automation, streamline internal processes, and deliver scalable solutions that improve efficiency and the customer experience.
You'll play a hands-on role in gathering business requirements, translating operational needs into technical specifications, coordinating cross-functional initiatives, and supporting projects from planning through implementation. You'll also help evaluate the impact of these initiatives through data and performance metrics.
This is a great opportunity for an analytical, technically curious Product Manager who enjoys solving complex problems, working with diverse stakeholders, and leveraging emerging technologies to drive meaningful business improvements.
This is a hybrid position based in our Phoenix office
What You’ll Do:
• Partner with Operations stakeholders across customer support, servicing, and verifications to identify inefficiencies, understand business needs, and uncover opportunities for process improvement and automation.
• Gather, document, and translate business requirements into clear product specifications, user stories, and actionable deliverables for Engineering teams.
• Support the planning, prioritization, and execution of operational product initiatives, ensuring alignment between business stakeholders and technical teams.
• Improve contact center workflows and customer communication channels, including voice, chat, email, and AI-powered customer support solutions.
• Collaborate on automation and AI initiatives designed to reduce manual processes, optimize agent workflows, and improve operational efficiency.
• Work with cross-functional teams to track project progress, manage dependencies, troubleshoot issues, and ensure successful delivery of product enhancements.
• Leverage data and analytics to evaluate product performance, measure business impact, and identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Utilize product management and operational technologies including Jira and Confluence.
What We Look For:
• 2-4 years of Product Management experience, ideally within Financial Services, Fintech, or operational environments.
• Experience with Contact Center, Customer Support, or Servicing operations.
• Strong ability to gather requirements, write product specifications, and collaborate with Engineering teams to deliver technical solutions.
• Working knowledge of SQL, data analysis, and using insights to drive business decisions.
• Experience with third-party APIs, system integrations, and operational platforms such as Genesys. Familiarity with Enterprise Data Warehouses, Sumo Logic, SendGrid, or Heap is a plus.
• Experience leveraging AI tools (ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, etc.) to improve productivity, analysis, or workflows. Exposure to conversational AI platforms such as Sierra is a plus.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
What We Offer You:
• Competitive salary and stock option plan
• Paid coverage of medical, dental and vision insurance
• Flexible PTO
• Opportunities for professional growth and development
• Paid parental leave
• Health & wellness initiatives
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