Head of Platform, Printify
Plus stock options
More information about location
Print-on-demand services for online merchants
Job no longer available
Print-on-demand services for online merchants
501-1000 employees
Job no longer available
Plus stock options
More information about location
501-1000 employees
Company mission
To empower entrepreneurs to build their own businesses, independently.
Role
Who you are
- At least 5 years of experience in a similar leadership role (Head of Platform, Head of Product in Platform, Platform Product Manager, etc)
- Previous solid experience as a software engineer with at least 10 years of experience
- Proficiency in software architecture principles and patterns, including design and implementation will be considered a plus
- Great communication and interpersonal skills to bridge the gap between technical and non-technical stakeholders
- Strong leadership and team management skills in overseeing multiple cross-functional teams, with a proven track record of successfully leading teams of 10+ people
- A degree in computer science or a related field
What the job involves
- We are seeking a highly experienced and strategic Head of Platform to play a vital role in connecting our strategic, operational, and technical domains
- In this leadership position, you will be responsible for developing and implementing comprehensive plans that drive platform development, ensuring seamless operations, and maintaining cutting-edge technical capabilities
- You will work closely with cross-functional teams to foster collaboration, drive innovation, and guarantee optimal performance
- As our Head of Platform, you'll have the opportunity to make a significant impact on our organization's success by driving platform development and maintenance, ensuring seamless operations, and advancing our technical capabilities
- Strategic Planning: you will develop and implement strategic plans for the platform, ensuring alignment with the broader organizational goals. You also will analyze customer needs and the competitive landscape to define platform strategy and product roadmap
- Technical Management: you will oversee the technical architecture, design, and performance of the platform to ensure it meets business requirements and user needs. You also will collaborate with engineering teams to drive continuous improvement of the platform
- Operational Management: you will ensure the smooth operation of the platform, identifying and resolving technical bottlenecks, optimizing performance, and ensuring high availability, reliability, and scalability. You also will manage operational budgets, resource allocation, and project timelines to ensure the timely delivery of platform enhancements and new features
- Cross-functional Collaboration: you will work closely with various teams to ensure a cohesive approach in delivering platform value. You also will facilitate communication and collaboration among different departments to ensure alignment and coordination in platform-related initiatives
- Team Development: you will mentor and encourage the platform team, fostering a culture of innovation, accountability, and continuous learning
- Performance Monitoring and Analysis: you will monitor platform metrics, analyze performance data, gather user feedback, make data-driven decisions, and continuously improve the platform. You also will establish and track key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure platform success and identify areas for improvement
- Stakeholder Communication: you will communicate platform strategy, status, and performance to stakeholders, ensuring transparency and alignment
Our take
E-commerce and creator-focused platforms like Patreon and Shopify are helping to fire up demand for custom products like t-shirts, mugs, and stickers, expanding the market for on-demand printing and shipping. The global market for customer t-shirt printing alone was valued at $3.64 billion in 2020 and is expected to reach over $7.5 billion by 2028. In a nutshell, on-demand printing is set to have a good decade.
Printify is one of the key players in this market. Founded in 2015, its product is a transparent print-on-demand and drop-shipping platform designed to help online merchants make more money in a simple and easy way. Connecting entrepreneurs with more than 90 print providers across the globe, its strategy is focused on simplicity of use for its clients.
Printify has seen some impressive growth in recent years - in 2020 it was ranked by the Financial Times as the 15th fastest-growing company in the USA - and this attracted big investor interest. Following major funding, it is focusing on global expansion and growth of its team in order to help it compete with big players like Spocket and Amplifier.
Steph
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
4% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Funding (last 2 of 5 rounds)
Dec 2021
$50m
SERIES A
May 2019
$3m
SEED
Total funding: $54.2m
Company benefits
- Stock options: Most positions come with salary-based stock options, so you too can own a part of Printify
- Career development opportunities: All team members get access to mentorship, internal meetups, and hackathons. All initiatives are held both on-site and online, making them remote-work friendly
- Learning budget: Learning is a part of our DNA. Each employee gets a personalized learning budget for professional development and unlimited access to our book library!
- Flexible work schedule: Start your workday anywhere between 7AM and 11AM. As long as the job is done, as long as you’re happy and healthy, you can adapt your workflow to fit both meetings and friends
- Work from anywhere: All Printifyers choose their own preferred work mode and location. Work from our Printify House in Riga, your remote home office, Printify hubs in Tallinn and Kyiv, or a co-working hub anywhere in the world
- Health insurance: All Printifyers get support for their well-being – we cover 100% of your health insurance (after your probation period) or issue an insurance budget depending on your contract
- Modern and ergonomic work space: Work from our modern office space in Riga, receive funding to set up your own home office, or rent a seat at a coworking space – all depending on your contract and location
- Gym: Work out at our in-house gym at the Printify House or receive a gym membership allowance if you’re working from abroad
- Events: We offer work-from-anywhere friendly events for Printifyers to relax, get together and have fun!
- Personalized meals: Whether you’re into salads or fries – we’ve got you covered! Our team members get snacks, lunches, and whenever applicable or possible – food vouchers for work-day meals
Company HQ
Yerba Buena, San Francisco, CA
Leadership
James Berdigans
(Executive Chairman)Previously Head of Sales at Vendora Nordic. Also founder of ID-INFINITE.
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