Top Talent like Ella are on Pangea

Pangea, a YC company, connects companies with fractional talent. Fractional hiring allows companies to move faster and work with more specialized talent, while giving talent more flexibility and independence. If you are talent open to fractional work, apply here. If you’re a company looking for high-quality fractional talent, learn more here.
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Ella Lawton

Product Manager
Mooresville, NC, US
Process Improvement
Figma
Power BI
Agile Methodologies
Data Analytics
Artificial Intelligence
JIRA
Agile
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Jira
Business Intelligence
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Product Manager & Operations Strategist | Backlog Optimization & Data-Driven Product Solutions | Asynchronous Execution | Army Veteran
Operations & Systems Strategist with 12+ years of experience streamlining complex workflows and driving performance across high-stakes environments—from military intelligence and retail operations to enterprise corporate supply chains. My core "superpower": taking messy, historical data and operational bottlenecks, and translating them into clear, actionable improvements and systems that save time and money. I believe in high-empathy, customer-focused leadership that cuts through the noise of endless corporate meetings. How I Help Organizations (Fractional & Project-Based): 🔹 Operations & Process Optimization: Auditing existing workflows to eliminate waste, streamline day-to-day execution, and reduce operational friction. 🔹 Data-Driven Strategy: Architecting analytics frameworks and turning historical data into clear roadmaps for future growth. 🔹 Asynchronous Systems Design: Replacing meeting-heavy corporate overhead with documentation-driven processes and clean communication loops so teams can execute independently. Work Style: Async-first, high-output, and deliverable-focused. Whether you need part-time operational leadership or a dedicated partner to audit your systems, I help businesses scale efficiently without the overhead of a full-time hire.

Work History

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Principal Consultant & Founder

Rooted Product & Operations ConsultingFreelancerDelivering corporate-level operational rigor and military strategic execution to growing startups and small businesses—providing high-impact leadership without the overhead of a full-time executive hire. I specialize in taking messy workflows, scaling pains, and historical data, and turning them into clean, asynchronous systems that save time, cut costs, and position teams for sustainable growth. Core Fractional Services: · Operations & Project Management: Streamlining internal workflows, eliminating project bottlenecks, and establishing asynchronous execution frameworks that reduce meeting fatigue. · Product Management: Auditing backlogs, prioritizing roadmaps, and translating ambiguous business goals into clear, developer-ready requirements. · Customer Communications: Designing and optimizing communication channels and touchpoints to improve customer retention and brand alignment. · Talent Systems & Onboarding: Architecting comprehensive new-hire onboarding plans to ramp up team members faster and reduce early turnover. · Training Programs: Building scalable new-hire and annual employee training programs grounded in clear standard operating procedures (SOPs). Engagement Model: Flexible, part-time, and project-based partnerships tailored to scale business operations efficiently.
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Product Manager

Lowe’s Home ImprovementDrove enterprise product initiatives focused on operational performance, customer experience, and business efficiency improvements. Partnered across various teams to prioritize products and deliver measurable outcomes. • Directed enterprise-scale initiatives to optimize warehouse operational performance, translating complex business logic into scalable data frameworks. • Designed and implemented new asynchronous operational communication protocols, reducing team reliance on synchronous meetings by 30% while increasing cross-functional output velocity. • Collaborated with engineering and business stakeholders to modernize internal system workflows, significantly reducing adoption friction and improving user experience. • Acted as a primary operational liaison, shielding technical teams from shifting priorities to ensure consistent delivery on mission-critical system enhancements.
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Business Operations Consultant

Lowe’s Companies, Inc.Jan 2023 - Mar 2025 • 2 yrs 3 mosSupported enterprise-wide operational initiatives designed to improve fulfillment processes, internal efficiencies, and customer communication systems. Worked across multiple teams to identify gaps, improve workflows, and support business modernization efforts. • Managed multiple enterprise initiatives supporting large-scale operational improvements across retail locations nationwide. • Improved internal collaboration efficiency by redesigning communication workflows across globally distributed teams. • Enhanced customer-facing fulfillment processes, improving satisfaction metrics and reducing service delays. • Built reporting tools that uncovered labor optimization opportunities and improved operational visibility. • Supported implementation of large-scale customer communication improvements across digital channels.
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Human Resources Business Partner

United States ArmyJan 2020 - Dec 2022 • 3 yrsSupported organizational workforce planning, personnel operations, and leadership decision-making through analytics and employee support programs. Served as a strategic advisor to leaders on workforce structure, employee relations, and operational planning. • Delivered workforce insights and reporting to improve staffing decisions and personnel planning. • Supported employee relations, administrative issue resolution, and organizational restructuring efforts. • Improved internal personnel processes by identifying service gaps and recommending operational improvements.
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HR Systems Product Lead

United States ArmyJan 2019 - Jan 2020 • 1 yr 1 moLed the implementation of a modern workforce management platform supporting large-scale organizational change and system modernization. Managed user adoption, data transition planning, and process redesign to improve workforce operations. • Directed implementation of a new enterprise HR platform supporting 40K+ personnel. • Improved data quality and process reliability through large-scale system migration and validation efforts. • Trained hundreds of end users on system workflows, improving adoption and reducing transition issues. • Partnered with technical teams to prioritize product enhancements and support continuous system improvement.
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Strategic Analyst

United States ArmyAug 2012 - Jan 2019 • 6 yrs 6 mosProvided operational analysis, trend reporting, and planning support to leadership teams in dynamic environments. Managed data collection, analysis, and reporting to support organizational priorities and improve strategic decision-making. • Produced high-level reports and analysis supporting leadership decisions and operational planning. • Led training coordination efforts supporting workforce readiness for large-scale organizational initiatives. • Managed confidential data and trend analysis to support mission-critical priorities. • Improved planning outcomes through structured reporting and analytical insights.

Education

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In Pursuit

Master of Business Administration (MBA), Artificial Intelligence2027
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Jack Welch Management Institute

Honors: Society for Collegiate Leadership & Achievement (SCLA) Member | Golden Key International Honour Society Member2027
S

Strayer University

Bachelor of Science, Criminal Justice2017

How Pangea Works

Effortlessly discover top talent

We've distilled the candidate search from endless hours down to just a few minutes. Using Pangea's AI-powered search tools, you can find top fractional talent able to take on your next project. Our system looks at your company's niche and your needs to find the perfect match faster than any traditional hiring platform.

Start working with talent today

The top talent on Pangea is ready to get started with you right now. You can message or hire a candidate right from their profile page and start assigning work as soon as they respond. And the best part? Pangea's fractional contract structure lets you start small and ramp up as your needs change, keeping your costs manageable and your team's capabliities flexible.

Track work and invoices in one place

Assign tasks, track progress, and complete invoices all on Pangea. We've combined every part of the hiring process into one platform to eliminate the miscommunication that's unavoidable on other freelance platforms. We even send out 1099s to your contractors at the end of the year!

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Product Manager & Operations Strategist | Backlog Optimization & Data-Driven Product Solutions | Asynchronous Execution | Army Veteran
Operations & Systems Strategist with 12+ years of experience streamlining complex workflows and driving performance across high-stakes environments—from military intelligence and retail operations to enterprise corporate supply chains. My core "superpower": taking messy, historical data and operational bottlenecks, and translating them into clear, actionable improvements and systems that save time and money. I believe in high-empathy, customer-focused leadership that cuts through the noise of endless corporate meetings. How I Help Organizations (Fractional & Project-Based): 🔹 Operations & Process Optimization: Auditing existing workflows to eliminate waste, streamline day-to-day execution, and reduce operational friction. 🔹 Data-Driven Strategy: Architecting analytics frameworks and turning historical data into clear roadmaps for future growth. 🔹 Asynchronous Systems Design: Replacing meeting-heavy corporate overhead with documentation-driven processes and clean communication loops so teams can execute independently. Work Style: Async-first, high-output, and deliverable-focused. Whether you need part-time operational leadership or a dedicated partner to audit your systems, I help businesses scale efficiently without the overhead of a full-time hire.

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Top Talent like Ella are on Pangea

Pangea, a YC company, connects companies with fractional talent. Fractional hiring allows companies to move faster and work with more specialized talent, while giving talent more flexibility and independence. If you are talent open to fractional work, apply here. If you’re a company looking for high-quality fractional talent, learn more here.

Ella Lawton

Product Manager
Mooresville, NC, US
Process Improvement
Figma
Power BI
Agile Methodologies
Data Analytics
Artificial Intelligence
JIRA
Agile
Journey Mapping
Jira
Business Intelligence
Available for hire fromNegotiable

Work History

R

Principal Consultant & Founder

Rooted Product & Operations ConsultingFreelancerDelivering corporate-level operational rigor and military strategic execution to growing startups and small businesses—providing high-impact leadership without the overhead of a full-time executive hire. I specialize in taking messy workflows, scaling pains, and historical data, and turning them into clean, asynchronous systems that save time, cut costs, and position teams for sustainable growth. Core Fractional Services: · Operations & Project Management: Streamlining internal workflows, eliminating project bottlenecks, and establishing asynchronous execution frameworks that reduce meeting fatigue. · Product Management: Auditing backlogs, prioritizing roadmaps, and translating ambiguous business goals into clear, developer-ready requirements. · Customer Communications: Designing and optimizing communication channels and touchpoints to improve customer retention and brand alignment. · Talent Systems & Onboarding: Architecting comprehensive new-hire onboarding plans to ramp up team members faster and reduce early turnover. · Training Programs: Building scalable new-hire and annual employee training programs grounded in clear standard operating procedures (SOPs). Engagement Model: Flexible, part-time, and project-based partnerships tailored to scale business operations efficiently.
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Product Manager

Lowe’s Home ImprovementDrove enterprise product initiatives focused on operational performance, customer experience, and business efficiency improvements. Partnered across various teams to prioritize products and deliver measurable outcomes. • Directed enterprise-scale initiatives to optimize warehouse operational performance, translating complex business logic into scalable data frameworks. • Designed and implemented new asynchronous operational communication protocols, reducing team reliance on synchronous meetings by 30% while increasing cross-functional output velocity. • Collaborated with engineering and business stakeholders to modernize internal system workflows, significantly reducing adoption friction and improving user experience. • Acted as a primary operational liaison, shielding technical teams from shifting priorities to ensure consistent delivery on mission-critical system enhancements.
L

Business Operations Consultant

Lowe’s Companies, Inc.Jan 2023 - Mar 2025 • 2 yrs 3 mosSupported enterprise-wide operational initiatives designed to improve fulfillment processes, internal efficiencies, and customer communication systems. Worked across multiple teams to identify gaps, improve workflows, and support business modernization efforts. • Managed multiple enterprise initiatives supporting large-scale operational improvements across retail locations nationwide. • Improved internal collaboration efficiency by redesigning communication workflows across globally distributed teams. • Enhanced customer-facing fulfillment processes, improving satisfaction metrics and reducing service delays. • Built reporting tools that uncovered labor optimization opportunities and improved operational visibility. • Supported implementation of large-scale customer communication improvements across digital channels.
U

Human Resources Business Partner

United States ArmyJan 2020 - Dec 2022 • 3 yrsSupported organizational workforce planning, personnel operations, and leadership decision-making through analytics and employee support programs. Served as a strategic advisor to leaders on workforce structure, employee relations, and operational planning. • Delivered workforce insights and reporting to improve staffing decisions and personnel planning. • Supported employee relations, administrative issue resolution, and organizational restructuring efforts. • Improved internal personnel processes by identifying service gaps and recommending operational improvements.
U

HR Systems Product Lead

United States ArmyJan 2019 - Jan 2020 • 1 yr 1 moLed the implementation of a modern workforce management platform supporting large-scale organizational change and system modernization. Managed user adoption, data transition planning, and process redesign to improve workforce operations. • Directed implementation of a new enterprise HR platform supporting 40K+ personnel. • Improved data quality and process reliability through large-scale system migration and validation efforts. • Trained hundreds of end users on system workflows, improving adoption and reducing transition issues. • Partnered with technical teams to prioritize product enhancements and support continuous system improvement.
U

Strategic Analyst

United States ArmyAug 2012 - Jan 2019 • 6 yrs 6 mosProvided operational analysis, trend reporting, and planning support to leadership teams in dynamic environments. Managed data collection, analysis, and reporting to support organizational priorities and improve strategic decision-making. • Produced high-level reports and analysis supporting leadership decisions and operational planning. • Led training coordination efforts supporting workforce readiness for large-scale organizational initiatives. • Managed confidential data and trend analysis to support mission-critical priorities. • Improved planning outcomes through structured reporting and analytical insights.

Education

I

In Pursuit

Master of Business Administration (MBA), Artificial Intelligence2027
J

Jack Welch Management Institute

Honors: Society for Collegiate Leadership & Achievement (SCLA) Member | Golden Key International Honour Society Member2027
S

Strayer University

Bachelor of Science, Criminal Justice2017

How Pangea Works

Effortlessly discover top talent

We've distilled the candidate search from endless hours down to just a few minutes. Using Pangea's AI-powered search tools, you can find top fractional talent able to take on your next project. Our system looks at your company's niche and your needs to find the perfect match faster than any traditional hiring platform.

Start working with talent today

The top talent on Pangea is ready to get started with you right now. You can message or hire a candidate right from their profile page and start assigning work as soon as they respond. And the best part? Pangea's fractional contract structure lets you start small and ramp up as your needs change, keeping your costs manageable and your team's capabliities flexible.

Track work and invoices in one place

Assign tasks, track progress, and complete invoices all on Pangea. We've combined every part of the hiring process into one platform to eliminate the miscommunication that's unavoidable on other freelance platforms. We even send out 1099s to your contractors at the end of the year!

Talk with a Talent Expert

Members of our team are available to help you speed through the hiring process.
Available Now
Book a Call
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