Senior Manager of IT & Security, Babylist
$138.6-207.9k
Online universal baby registry
Open for applications
Online universal baby registry
501-1000 employees
Open for applications
$138.6-207.9k
501-1000 employees
Company mission
To help expecting parents get exactly what they need for the arrival of their new baby.
Role
Who you are
- The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker with a technical background and a proven IT and security management track record
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field; Master’s degree preferred
- 10+ years of experience in IT and security, with at least 5 years in a leadership role
- Proven experience in designing and implementing IT infrastructure and security strategies
- Strong knowledge of IT systems, network security, and data protection principles
- Experience with automation tools and technologies, such as identity management systems and workflow platforms
- Excellent leadership, communication, and project management skills
- Ability to work collaboratively across departments and with external partners
What the job involves
- The Senior Manager of IT at Babylist will lead the corporate IT infrastructure and security strategies, ensuring the organization can scale securely and efficiently
- This role involves strategic planning, development, implementation, and maintenance of IT and security systems, emphasizing automation and minimizing manual intervention
- Strategic Prioritization:
- Define the roadmap, priorities, and requirements for corporate IT and security
- Focus the team on high-impact projects, balancing operational scaling and growth initiatives
- Adapt to new information and opportunities, adjusting strategies as needed
- Communicate the strategy effectively within the team and across the company
- IT Infrastructure Management:
- Oversee the design, implementation, and maintenance of scalable IT infrastructure, including physical assets such as laptops (Windows and Mac), network hardware, and peripherals
- Ensure high availability, reliability, and performance of IT systems and services
- Manage office network systems, Zoom rooms, door badge systems, and related technologies to support business operations effectively
- Coordinate physical security measures, including the management of security cameras and access control systems at showrooms and warehouses
- Develop and enforce IT asset lifecycle management policies to ensure efficient resource utilization and compliance
- Lead initiatives to automate processes and reduce the need for manual IT interventions
- Security Strategy and Operations:
- Develop and implement comprehensive corporate security policies and procedures in collaboration with Legal and HR
- Identify and mitigate security risks, ensuring the protection of IT data and systems
- Oversee the monitoring, detection, and response to IT security incidents and vulnerabilities
- Automation and Optimization:
- Drive the implementation of automated solutions to streamline operations and improve efficiency across various platforms and tools
- Collaborate with other departments to identify opportunities for process automation, leveraging technologies such as identity management systems, workflow automation tools, and configuration management platforms
- Implement automation and monitoring solutions for managing physical IT infrastructure to ensure optimal performance and minimize downtime
- Establish clear metrics to assess the success of automation initiatives and continuously iterate for improvement
- Technological Trends:
- Stay abreast of emerging technologies and trends to ensure the IT infrastructure remains innovative and competitive
- Regularly evaluate and incorporate new tools, platforms, and best practices that align with Babylist’s goals
- Foster a culture of innovation within the IT team, encouraging exploration and integration of cutting-edge solutions
- Project and Vendor Management:
- Manage IT and security projects, completing them on time and within budget
- Oversee relationships with external IT vendors and service providers, ensuring high-quality service delivery
- Compliance and Risk Management:
- Ensure compliance with relevant corporate regulations and standards (e.g., SOX, GDPR, HIPAA)
- Conduct regular IT security audits and risk assessments, implementing necessary improvements
- Team Development and Goal Setting:
- Define overall team goals with clear metrics for success, such as system uptime, project completion rates, and employee satisfaction
- Ensure alignment of team objectives with the organization’s strategic priorities
- Manage the IT and security budget effectively to maximize impact
- Mentor and develop IT staff, fostering a culture of learning and professional growth
- Communication and Influence:
- Active Participation:
- Participate in leadership discussions and decisions
- Elevate group conversations with insightful contributions, leading to better outcomes
- Effective Communication:
- Translate the team’s internal operations to align with the company’s greater context
- Collaborate effectively with all stakeholders, the entire company, and the CEO
- Feedback Culture:
- Provide positive and critical feedback to team members, peers, and superiors
- Take responsibility for fostering a positive feedback culture at Babylist
- Proactive Communication:
- Identify and address communication gaps and issues
- Resolve situations of confusion or mistrust with effective communication strategies
- People Management and Culture Building:
- Coaching and Recruitment:
- Coach and mentor team members
- Recruit top talent by selling the high-level vision and evaluating candidates effectively
- Hiring and Talent Management:
- Define roles, experience requirements, and interview processes
- Synthesize feedback on candidates and train new interviewers
- Determine team resourcing and headcount, evaluating current talent against business goals
Our take
Since its 2011 launch, Babylist has grown into one of the most highly rated baby registries in the US. The difference it offers is that it allows users to include products from any store in their registries. On top of this, the company’s model also focuses heavily on creating informational content, which allows it to generate ad revenue while building customer loyalty.
Originally scaled with fairly low venture funding, Babylist claims half of new parents in the US now use its services. This, given that the baby products industry is worth close to $90 billion, shows the immense growth of the company as well as speaking to the impact it has made in the space.
Babylist has seen strong funding in the past which fuelled projects such as the launch of virtual showrooms, and facilitated the company's expansion further into the market. The company acquired Expectful, a health and wellness tool, in 2023 with the long-term vision to combine the companies into a larger health and wellness media property, that can help people navigate all parts of parenthood from fertility to diapers.
Steph
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
67% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Funding (1 round)
Nov 2021
$40m
SERIES C
Total funding: $40m
Company benefits
- HAPPIER WEEKENDS – We work to live, not live to work. That means we generally don’t work nights or weekends, and we offer 10 paid holidays throughout the year, in addition to your paid time off.
- PAID TIME OFF THAT WORKS FOR YOU – Life is unpredictable. Use your time off for what you need, whether that’s a vacation, family event or a day to unplug.
- PARENTAL LEAVE – We offer a flexible, 12-week paid parental leave policy.
- FLEXIBLE BENEFITS – Choose from benefits that support your working style, whether that's remote, in the office or something in between.
- HEALTH & WELLNESS – Wellness benefits include 100% paid coverage for medical, vision and dental for full-time employees.
- BABYLIST STORE DISCOUNT – All full-time employees receive a generous Babylist Store discount.
Company HQ
Emeryville, CA
Leadership
Natalie Gordon
(CEO)Former Software Engineer at Amazon. Initially founded Babylist as a side project and has since taken the company to a market leading status.
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