Thumbtack

Head of Business Operations Program Management (Director of BOPM)

United States

Not SpecifiedCompensation
Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Home Services, BiotechnologyIndustries

Head of Business Operations Program Management (BOPM)

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About Thumbtack

Thumbtack helps millions of people confidently care for their homes. Thumbtack is the one app you need to take care of and improve your home — from personalized guidance to AI tools and a best-in-class hiring experience. Every day in every county of the U.S., people turn to Thumbtack to complete urgent repairs, seasonal maintenance and bigger improvements. We help homeowners know which projects to do, when to do them and who to hire from our growing community of 300,000 local service businesses. If making an impact inspires you, join us. Imagine what we’ll build together.

About the Business Operations Program Management (BOPM) Team

Thumbtack’s Business Operations Program Management (BOPM) Team is the operating heartbeat of Thumbtack and the engine behind many of our most critical strategic initiatives. We operate at the intersection of strategy and execution, partnering closely with senior leaders to design and scale company operating processes and rhythms, align teams, and deliver meaningful outcomes. With a bird’s-eye view of the company and deep involvement in day-to-day execution, we bring clarity to complexity and structure to ambiguity.

We’re embedded across functions to help teams work smarter and move faster. Whether it’s designing operational frameworks, standing up new programs, or creating scalable systems that last - we’re here to make sure bold ideas don’t just get imagined, they get delivered.

About the Role

We’re looking for a strategic operator and systems thinker to architect and run the operating heartbeat of Thumbtack. As Head of BOPM, you’ll define and manage our operating model, ensuring our rhythms, planning, and executive forums are simple, nimble, and effective. This role sits at the center of our cross-functional operating model, driving clarity and cohesion through company-wide processes, cascading communication, and strategic change initiatives. You’ll partner closely with senior leadership, helping Thumbtack stay aligned, agile, and focused during moments of growth, transformation, and innovation. If you thrive in zooming out to see the big picture, but can zoom in to get the details right, you’ll feel right at home in this role.

What You'll Do

  • Operating Model & Systems Design: Own and continuously improve Thumbtack’s operating model. You’ll favor simple, scrappy frameworks over heavyweight processes, rebuilding anything that slows the business down.
  • Planning & Operating Rhythms: Run annual and quarterly planning, budgeting, road-mapping, and business reviews that keep teams aligned and accountable, without drowning them in process and deliverables.
  • Executive Forums & Leadership Cadence: Orchestrate Executive Team and Senior Director+ meetings, offsites, and decision forums; drive crisp calls-to-action and ensure context flows seamlessly across the org.
  • Strategic Initiatives & Change Leadership: Lead cross-company programs (AI adoption is first up), stitching together product, finance, people, and comms so big bets land smoothly and stick.
  • Executive Communication: Turn complex strategy into punchy memos and decks that align everyone forward, then cascade the “why/what/how” so teams can execute with confidence.
  • Team Leadership: Lead a small, high-impact BOPM crew that supports Central Ops, Finance, and EPAD partners; creating a culture that pairs operational rigor with experiment-friendly innovation.
  • Org-Wide Context & Narrative Shaping: Partner with Internal Comms to translate executive-level decisions and strategy into impactful messaging that inspires and mobilizes employees.

In Order to Be Successful, You Must Bring

  • Outcome Oriented Operator: You’ve led company-wide planning and operating rhythms inside fast-moving, mid-size tech companies and are obsessed with winning through the simplest, scrappiest systems. And when those systems outlived their usefulness (even if you built them) you didn’t cling -- you are hun[t]... (Content truncated)

Skills

Business Operations
Program Management
Strategic Planning
Systems Thinking
Operating Model Design
Process Improvement
Cross-functional Collaboration
Executive Communication
Change Management

Thumbtack

Online marketplace connecting consumers with local professionals

About Thumbtack

Thumbtack connects consumers with local professionals for various services through its online marketplace. Users can find professionals like plumbers, electricians, and landscapers by searching the platform, comparing prices, reading reviews, and booking services directly. The platform offers cost estimates based on numerous bids from professionals, helping consumers understand potential service costs. Thumbtack generates revenue by charging professionals for leads, which are inquiries made by customers through the site. This model allows Thumbtack to serve a wide range of customers across the U.S., making it easier for them to find and hire local service providers.

San Francisco, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2008Year Founded
$680.3MTotal Funding
DEBTCompany Stage
Consumer Software, Consumer GoodsIndustries
1,001-5,000Employees

Benefits

Remote Work Options
Paid Holidays
Phone/Internet Stipend
Mental Health Support

Risks

Increased competition from OfferUp could dilute Thumbtack's market share.
Dependency on RentRedi partnership may risk customer acquisition dynamics.
Reliance on external funding could be risky if market conditions change.

Differentiation

Thumbtack connects users with 300,000 local service businesses across the U.S.
The platform offers personalized guidance and cost estimates for various home services.
Thumbtack charges professionals for leads, ensuring a straightforward revenue model.

Upsides

Partnership with OfferUp expands market reach and customer base.
$75 million financing boosts technology investment and service expansion.
Experienced leaders enhance legal and user research capabilities, improving trust and experience.

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