About Journey Expertise Creative Connect
Product Manager & Creative

Stanton Melvin

Turning ambiguity into a plan.
Aligning stakeholders without drama.
Delivering outcomes that hold up.

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The short version

I'm a product manager grounded in a decade of leading complex, cross-functional work in technology and telecommunications.

My strength shows up in the same place it always has: taking something unclear and making it workable. I partner across Product, Engineering, Sales, and Operations to move ideas from concept to launch. My momentum is now centered on AI and automation — building products that reduce friction, scale intelligently, and improve the experience for both customers and internal teams.

I lean toward practical innovation: using AI where it creates measurable lift, paired with ethical frameworks that emphasize transparency, privacy, accountability, and human-centered design.

Currently

Jr. Product Manager, Collaboration

TPx · Feb 2026 – Present

Based In

Westfield, Indiana

Education

BS General Studies

Indiana University Indianapolis · 2024–2026

BS Business Management

Indiana Wesleyan University

Certifications

Generative AI for PMs Scrum: The Basics Blender Essential Training Mental Toughness for Leadership
Strategy → Roadmap Ambiguity → Clarity Ideas → Launch Data → Decisions Friction → Flow Strategy → Roadmap Ambiguity → Clarity Ideas → Launch Data → Decisions Friction → Flow

The journey

From store manager to product management — every role taught me something that became the foundation for what came next.

2021 – Present

TPx

Current

Jr. Product Manager, Collaboration

Feb 2026 – Present

Moved into product management — the work my career had been converging toward. Now owning product direction for collaboration solutions, turning strategy into executable roadmaps.

Sr. Project Manager, Commercial Excellence

Aug 2024 – Jan 2026

Spearheaded UCx Contact Center and Managed SASE launches. Architected automation solutions including SharePoint integrations, Power Platform workflows, and alerting systems. Built Python automation for enterprise sales incentive programs.

Sr. PLM Project Manager, Product Operations

Nov 2022 – Aug 2024

Became the connective tissue between product strategy and operational reality. Managed the product roadmap in Aha, ran release notes, and led cross-functional launches while mentoring new PMs and consultants.

Sr. Project Manager, Service Delivery

May 2021 – Nov 2022

Built structure where there wasn't any. Created operating rhythms, clarified ownership, documented processes, and turned chaos into repeatable systems. Earned trust by delivering under ambiguity from day one.

2017 – 2020

Mitel (prev. ShoreTel)

Business Process Analyst

Jul 2019 – Jul 2020

Progressed from Cloud PM to Programming Specialist/Team Lead, then transitioned into internal business enablement. Launched self-service onboarding. Became the operational SME while partnering across sales, finance, security, and compliance.

Programming Specialist & Cloud PM

Jul 2017 – Jul 2019

Managed multiple cloud PBX implementation projects simultaneously. Trained new project managers. Became the subject matter expert for provisioning tools. Navigated a major acquisition (ShoreTel to Mitel) while maintaining delivery.

2012 – 2017

Employbridge

IT Project Manager

Sep 2015 – May 2017

Returned to the systems work my mind naturally organizes around. Implemented agile processes, deployed Skype for Business and SharePoint, and managed 100+ relocation projects. Strengthened risk mitigation for VoIP rollouts and infrastructure upgrades.

Facilities Project Coordinator

Feb 2014 – Aug 2015

Relocated to Irving, TX. Coordinated changes for 180+ facilities nationwide. Led the largest branding change across 60+ offices. Learned to manage pressure from multiple directions simultaneously.

Asset Management & Accounts Receivable

Sep 2012 – Feb 2014

Started as a temp, offered full-time within 30 days. Drove $200K+/month in cost savings through contract auditing. Helped navigate a major acquisition. Promoted three times in under two years.

The Beginning

Where It Started

I didn't start my career thinking in terms of "corporate trajectory." I started it trying to survive the consequences of growing up and realizing passion is not the same thing as a plan. Theatre was the original dream. Walking away from it was one of the hardest and smartest decisions I've made — because it taught me that you can make a mature decision that still hurts, and it can still be the right one.

I don't love saying no, but I'm willing to say it when yes would be dishonest. I'd rather slow down one decision than accelerate into a mess that forces ten teams to pay for it later.

What I bring

Strategy to Execution

Translating strategy into executable roadmaps and clean requirements. Making the "what" and "why" clear enough that teams can move without second-guessing.

Cross-Functional Alignment

Creating alignment and operational readiness across Product, Engineering, Sales, and Operations. Not through drama — through clarity, follow-through, and real conversations.

AI & Automation

Building products that reduce friction and scale intelligently. Python automation, Power Platform workflows, SharePoint integrations — practical innovation where it creates measurable lift.

Data-Driven Decisions

Using data, feedback loops, and iteration to drive better decisions. Not data for the sake of dashboards — data that actually changes outcomes.

Product Lifecycle

Balancing near-term delivery with long-term product direction. Managing launches, readiness, and the full lifecycle from concept through sunset.

Systems Thinking

Improving systems and processes through automation and continuous refinement. Seeing the patterns behind the problems, not just the symptoms.

Tools & Technologies

Jira Aha! Confluence SharePoint Power Platform Power Automate Python SQL Salesforce Tableau Office 365 Agile/Scrum Blender HTML/CSS/JS

The other side

Outside of work, there's energy for the things that keep life textured and meaningful.

🎭

Video Games

Problem-solving in virtual worlds. Strategy, narrative, and the joy of systems that click.

🎭

Theatre

The original love. Still shapes how I think about storytelling, presence, and communication.

🎨

Art & Design

Fine arts background with Blender 3D training. Creativity isn't separate from the work — it fuels it.

🎵

Music

Listener, appreciator, and someone who believes rhythm is just another form of pattern recognition.

✍️

Writing

From documentation to personal narrative. Clear writing is clear thinking — and I value both.

❤️

Family & Community

The anchor. Time with loved ones is where everything else finds its meaning.

Let's connect

Whether it's about product management, a potential collaboration, or just a conversation about building things that matter — I'd love to hear from you.