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Role

We are looking for a Director of IT Operations & Enterprise Systems to lead and scale our global IT function. In this role, you will be responsible for the strategic direction, implementation, and optimization of IT infrastructure, service delivery, internal systems, and enterprise applications across the company. You’ll ensure operational excellence, robust system performance, and a secure, scalable environment that supports our high-growth business.

Responsibilities

IT Operations Leadership: Drive the vision and roadmap for global IT operations, including network infrastructure, end-user support, SaaS systems administration, identity management, and endpoint security. Enterprise Systems Oversight: Lead the design, deployment, and integration of enterprise systems such as GL, ERP (e.g., NetSuite), HRIS, and CRM (e.g., Salesforce), ensuring they are performant, compliant, and aligned with business goals. Systems Performance & Reliability: Own service availability, incident management, and system reliability across enterprise tools and IT services. Implement robust monitoring, metrics, and escalation procedures. Security & Compliance: Partner with Security and Compliance teams to implement and enforce data privacy, access controls, device management, and regulatory standards (e.g., SOX, GDPR). Vendor & SaaS Management: Oversee third-party relationships for IT infrastructure and enterprise software providers. Manage contracts, SLAs, and procurement with an eye toward cost optimization and innovation. IT Governance & Process Improvement: Establish and evolve ITSM practices, including ticketing workflows, knowledge management, change control, and configuration management. User Enablement & Support: Build a user-first service culture by continuously improving employee onboarding/offboarding, support ticket resolution, and self-service tooling. Team Development: Hire, coach, and scale a high-performing IT operations and enterprise applications team, instilling best practices around agility, documentation, and service excellence.

US Based

Team members in this role are required to be within commuting distance of our San Francisco, New York, Seattle, or Los Angeles hubs.

You

Curious about who thrives at Whatnot? We’ve found that low ego, a growth mindset, and leaning into action and high impact goes a long way here.

As our Director of IT Operations & Enterprise Systems, you should have at least 10+ years of experience in IT operations or enterprise applications management, with 8+ years in people leadership roles Proven success in managing a blend of IT and enterprise application workstreams across complex, high-growth environments. Experience scaling and leading teams of IT operations and service professionals to respond to user requests and make project based improvements. Expertise in ERP (e.g., NetSuite), HRIS (e.g. Workday), CRM (e.g., Salesforce), and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP). Experience with endpoint and device management (e.g., Jamf, Intune), identity systems (Okta, Azure AD), and service tools (Jira, Zendesk). Deep understanding of application architecture, systems integration, and IT governance. Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills. A track record of building high-performing teams and creating scalable systems and services.

Compensation

For Full-Time (Salary)

US-based applicants: For Full-Time (Salary) $260,000/year to $300,000/year + benefits + equity

The salary range may be inclusive of several levels that would be applicable to the position. Final salary will be based on a number of factors including, level, relevant prior experience, skills, and expertise. This range is only inclusive of base salary, not benefits (more details below) or equity.

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 All Whatnauts are expected to develop a deep understanding of our product. We're passionate about building the best user experience, and all employees are expected to use Whatnot as both a buyer and a seller as part of their job (our dogfooding budget makes this fun and easy!). 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. EOE

Whatnot is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity, and we do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, parental status, disability status, or any other status protected by local law. We believe that our work is better and our company culture is improved when we encourage, support, and respect the different skills and experiences represented within our workforce.

Compensation Range: $230K - $270K

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