Pricing Operations Manager - Systems & Change Enablement

Title: Pricing Operations Manager – Systems & Change Enablement Job Type: Contract Contract Length: 7 months Pay Range: $50-55/hr Start Date: ASAP Location: Onsite - San Jose, CA (minimum 3 days per week) Overview Our client, a leader in Digital Media, is looking for a skilled Pricing Operations Manager – Systems & Change Enablement to join their team for a 7-month engagement. This project involves supporting and scaling pricing capabilities across change management events, SKU creation, pricing execution, and system-driven transformations, partnering with cross-functional teams like Engineering, Legal, and Sales. This is a high-impact role that requires a self-motivated professional who can hit the ground running and deliver results quickly. Key Responsibilities & Deliverables This role is focused on the successful completion of specific tasks and deliverables. Your responsibilities will include: Lead operational execution of the Digital Media product lifecycle in emerging and international markets, including SKU creation, pricing setup, and facilitating business strategy and pricing approvals. Own and support Change Management Events (CMEs) by representing Pricing Operations in intake, business case development, approval workflows, and execution planning. Partner with Product, Engineering, and Program Management to define new pricing processes and release management approaches that enable the successful deployment of new system capabilities. Build and document scalable, repeatable processes and tools that expand pricing capabilities related to international expansion, FX rates, and cross-product monetization initiatives. Manage projects using Workfront and Power BI, including defining scope, milestones, dependencies, risks, and status reporting to drive projects to completion on time. Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure alignment on strategy, execution plans, timelines, and downstream impacts, proactively identifying and removing blockers. Support change management and enablement efforts, including creation of job aids, documentation, and stakeholder guidance to drive adoption of new pricing workflows and systems. Required Skills & Experience We are looking for someone with a proven track record of successful contract engagements. The ideal candidate will have: 5+ years of experience in an operational, program management, or pricing-adjacent role. Deep expertise in managing complex work with accuracy and accountability. This isn't a learning role—you need to be a subject matter expert. Advanced in Excel, with hands-on experience using Workfront, Confluence/Wiki, SAP, SharePoint, and Power BI. Demonstrated ability to drive execution in fast-paced environments, consistently meeting key milestones while managing ambiguity and competing priorities. Strong problem-solving skills, including the ability to analyze issues, identify root causes, and propose practical, scalable solutions. Demonstrated strength in process analysis and optimization, including designing future-state workflows and creating implementation plans. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to influence and align stakeholders at all levels of the organization. Experience creating KPI dashboards, UAT Status reporting, job aids, and enablement documentation. Demonstrated ability to work autonomously and manage your own time effectively to meet project goals. W2 only (No C2C or 1099 contractors)

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