Whatnot is an online community marketplace where people can work to “turn their passion into a business.” In past hiring for flexible roles, the venture-backed company has post
Senior Manager, Strategy & Operations
Location
Australia
Posted
12 days ago
Salary
A$217K - A$332K / year
Seniority
Senior
Job Description
Senior Manager, Strategy & Operations
Whatnot
• Set and drive the strategy for post-purchase operations, partnering closely with Product, Engineering, and Operations to deliver scalable, high-quality experiences for Whatnot’s Australian users • Translate insights from operational data and user interactions into priorities, roadmaps, and initiatives that improve quality, speed, and scalability • Partner with the Global Commerce team to implement changes that improve the overall user experience. Own the execution end to end • Lead complex, cross-functional initiatives from problem definition through execution, ensuring alignment, accountability, and measurable outcomes • Design and implement scalable processes, systems, and operating models that support Whatnot’s growth and evolving user needs • Serve as a strategic thought partner & Australia representative to senior leaders, providing data-driven recommendations and tradeoffs to inform decision-making • Continuously assess operational performance, identifying opportunities to improve efficiency, resilience, and user experience
Job Requirements
- 8 - 10 years of experience in strategy and operations roles (e.g., consulting, finance, GM, Operations)
- Proven experience developing and executing strategies that drive scalable, high-quality operations in ambiguous, fast-paced environments
- Strong analytical judgment, with the ability to synthesize quantitative and qualitative insights into clear recommendations and decisions
- Demonstrated success leading large, cross-functional initiatives from concept through execution
- Ability to identify operational inefficiencies and design scalable processes, systems, and operating models to support long-term growth
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence across Product, Engineering, Operations, and senior leadership
- Proficiency in data analysis and reporting tools; experience with SQL and analytics platforms (e.g., Looker, Sigma, Hex) is a plus
- A real understanding of the nuances of the Australian market
Benefits
- Flexible Time off Policy and Company-wide Holidays (including a spring and winter break)
- Health Insurance options including Medical, Dental, Vision
- Work From Home Support
- Home office setup allowance
- Monthly allowance for cell phone and internet
- Care benefits
- Monthly allowance for wellness
- Annual allowance towards Childcare
- Lifetime benefit for family planning, such as adoption or fertility expenses
- Retirement; 401k offering for Traditional and Roth accounts in the US (employer match up to 4% of base salary) and Pension plans internationally
- Monthly allowance to dogfood the app
- Parental Leave
- 16 weeks of paid parental leave + one month gradual return to work *company leave allowances run concurrently with country leave requirements which take precedence.
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