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Lead, Center of Excellence

Pendo

Raleigh, NC · Remote · full time · Lead

$150,000 – $170,000

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What this role is

This role leads the strategic evolution of Pendo's internal Center of Excellence, transforming it from a guide-delivery team into a systems-driven operating model that measurably improves customer onboarding, retention, and support outcomes. It suits someone who builds scalable processes, thinks across multiple engagement channels (in-app, email, and conversational AI), and can drive cross-functional alignment without authority.

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What they ask for

Required

  • Hands-on experience building guides and journeys in Pendo
  • Experience using Pendo or similar tools to drive measurable outcomes in adoption, retention, or engagement
  • Background in program management, lifecycle operations, product operations, or similar systems-oriented role
  • Strong systems thinking and ability to identify and resolve bottlenecks
  • Cross-functional collaboration and influence without authority
  • Strong communication and presentation skills at all organizational levels
  • Ability to design connected experiences across in-app, email, and conversational channels

Nice to have

  • Familiarity with Intercom and Fin, particularly proactive messaging and conversation routing
  • Experience designing chatbot-to-guide handoff patterns and connected cross-channel experiences
  • SaaS onboarding or lifecycle experience with focus on adoption rates, retention, or support deflection
  • Experience operating inside a Center of Excellence or governance model
  • Understanding of workflow and funnel analytics and behavioral signal-triggered interventions
  • Product growth or product ops background with track record of improving throughput through systems and processes

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