Senior Manager, International Strategy & Operations, German Speaking

Whatnot

Senior Manager driving post-purchase operations strategy at Whatnot, the largest livestream shopping platform in North America and Europe, ensuring quality experiences for users.

Posted 4/28/2026full-timeLondon • 🇬🇧 United KingdomSenior💰 £149,000 - £210,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

SQL

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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 users
Translate insights from operational data and user interactions into priorities, roadmaps, and initiatives that improve quality, speed, and scalability
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 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

Requirements

What you’ll need

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
Fluent in German and English

Benefits

Comp & perks

Generous Holiday and Time off Policy
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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Hard Skills & Tools

data analysisSQLanalytics platformsprocess designoperating modelsstrategy developmentoperations managementperformance assessmentscalabilityefficiency improvement

Soft Skills

analytical judgmentcommunicationstakeholder managementinfluencecross-functional leadershipproblem definitiondecision-makingstrategic thinkingcollaborationaccountability