Founding Product Operations Leader - Global Scale & Travel

Dryft; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A tech startup in San Francisco is looking for a Founding Product Operations Lead to bridge product, engineering, and operations. This role involves hands-on design of product features, transforming operations into systematic solutions, and leading full-stack implementations across multiple regions. Candidates should be systems thinkers with a deep concern for quality, and fluency in both German and English. This is a high-ownership role for those who thrive in complex environments and seek to have a significant impact on scaling the organization.

Qualifications

• Experience in product operations or related fields.
• Strong background in manufacturing or ERP systems.
• Ability to communicate effectively with diverse teams.

Responsibilities

• Design the product backbone by working with users.
• Transform operations learnings into product features.
• Lead full-stack rollouts and own implementations.
• Collaborate with CEO & CTO to shape product strategy.

Skills

Product design

Systems thinking

Calm under pressure

Quality focus

Confident communication

Relatable

Fluent in German and English

Job description

A tech startup in San Francisco is looking for a Founding Product Operations Lead to bridge product, engineering, and operations. This role involves hands-on design of product features, transforming operations into systematic solutions, and leading full-stack implementations across multiple regions. Candidates should be systems thinkers with a deep concern for quality, and fluency in both German and English. This is a high-ownership role for those who thrive in complex environments and seek to have a significant impact on scaling the organization.