[Remote] Sr. Automation & Process Specialist at Thumbtack

United States

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Requirements

  • 5+ years of experience in service operations, continuous improvement, or customer experience strategy, with a proven record of leading 0 to 1 initiatives
  • Strong process thinking with the ability to simplify complex systems, reduce handoffs, and remove waste
  • Familiarity with AI- or automation-enhanced service environments (e.g., bots, agent assist, self-service) and a vision for their transformative potential
  • Skilled in leading discovery sessions, facilitating collaboration, and driving cross functional problem solving focused on breakthrough solutions
  • Strong analytical and strategic skills to connect customer experience outcomes with operational and financial results
  • Passion for building excellent, scalable systems that represent a paradigm shift, not just optimizing existing tools

Responsibilities

  • Identify and lead 0→1 initiatives that create entirely new processes or fundamentally reinvent existing ones, rather than making incremental improvements
  • Design and execute future-state workflows that combine policy, process, and automation to deliver measurable business impact
  • Own end-to-end delivery of automation initiatives, from discovery and design through implementation, testing, and launch
  • Leverage AI tools and automation platforms (for example, conversational AI, agent assist, and self-service) to enhance service speed, consistency, and scalability
  • Partner with QA, Analytics, Data Science, and frontline teams to gather insights and validate opportunities for major improvement
  • Collaborate with Business Applications to ensure solution designs align with business goals and represent a true step forward in operational effectiveness
  • Track key performance metrics to assess impact, document learnings, and build playbooks that enable continued innovation across teams

Skills

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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