Operations Lead (m|w|d) - Mobile Application Development

idealo internet GmbH; Berlin; Hybrid; EUR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Personal development budget

Free organic breakfast and excellent lunch

Free counseling and support

Job bike or Deutschlandticket

Fitness and sports options

Team and company events

Job summary

idealo internet GmbH in Berlin is looking for an Operations Lead to enable sustainable delivery within engineering teams. You will foster collaboration, optimize workflows, and support team development while aligning operational initiatives with company goals.

The ideal candidate will have leadership experience in a technology-driven setting and a robust understanding of operational metrics and software development processes. Perks include a supportive office environment, educational opportunities, and wellness initiatives.

Qualifications

• Experience leading, coaching, or developing teams in a technology-driven environment.
• Strong understanding of operational excellence, workflow optimization, prioritization, and delivery management.
• Ability to work with KPIs and operational metrics to drive improvements.

Responsibilities

• Create an environment for effective collaboration and continuous improvement.
• Analyze and optimize team and cross-functional processes.
• Lead operational initiatives and manage dependencies for successful execution.

Skills

Leadership experience

Operational excellence

Workflow optimization

Data-driven decision-making

Software development processes

Proactive mindset

Constructive communication

Job description

The Operations Lead (OL) enables engineering teams to deliver sustainably, efficiently, and with high quality. As a trusted partner to engineers and stakeholders, the OL creates an environment where teams can focus on delivering business value while continuously improving collaboration, processes, and team effectiveness. The role combines operational leadership, stakeholder alignment, and people development to ensure consistent execution in support of the company’s strategic goals.

About your new role

• You create an environment where teams can collaborate effectively, continuously improve, and maintain a healthy balance between delivery, quality, and resilience.
• Analyze and optimize team and cross-functional processes, using feedback, retrospectives, and operational metrics to improve execution.
• Enable sustainable delivery by identifying blockers, improving workflows, and helping teams maintain focus on priorities and outcomes.
• Establish meaningful KPIs and transparency mechanisms that support data‑driven operational steering and informed decision‑making.
• Lead operational initiatives and cross-team projects, managing dependencies and stakeholder expectations to ensure successful execution.
• Support the growth and development of engineers through coaching, feedback, onboarding improvements, and targeted development initiatives.

Skills & Requirements

• Experience leading, coaching, or developing teams in a technology‑driven environment, combined with the ability to build trust across diverse stakeholder groups.
• A strong understanding of operational excellence, workflow optimization, prioritization, and delivery management within software development organizations.
• Confidence in working with KPIs, operational metrics, and data‑driven decision‑making to identify improvement opportunities and measure outcomes.
• A solid understanding of software development processes, enabling effective engagement in technical and product‑related discussions without owning technical decisions.
• A proactive mindset with the ability to take ownership and independently drive topics forward.
• The confidence to speak up and challenge ideas constructively, paired with openness to diverse perspectives.

At idealo you can expect

• You want to further your education? We take your personal development goals seriously and, in addition to our idealo Learning Hub, eLearning offerings (e.g., Udemy), coaching & mediation, we also offer you the opportunity to benefit individually from additional learning and development budget.
• And what about the office? Our office in the heart of Berlin offers free organic breakfast, excellent free lunch (vegan and vegetarian), as well as free coffee, lemonades and after‑work beer, in addition to the "standard foosball". It also has a fabulous rooftop terrace with view of the whole of Berlin where you can network with colleagues from our group of companies.
• In need of additional support in any areas of your life? We offer free counseling and support in all areas of life (professional, private, family, health, etc.) in cooperation with the pme‑Familienservice.
• You want full flexibility on your way to work and beyond? No problem with a job bike or Deutschlandticket- and it's environmentally friendly, too!
• Want to keep yourself fit? We offer many different fitness and sports options, such as an Urban Sports or Gympass membership, to suit your personal needs.
• And what else is there? Of course, success must be celebrated! In addition to team events, you can also expect big company events and other moments of organized connection with others in the company and your team throughout the year!