Senior Talent Development Project Manager, Whatnot

Contract, 6 Months

Salary not provided

This is an hourly paid, independent contractor engagement with an anticipated workload of 30-40 hours per week

Notion

Senior and Expert level

Los Angeles

New York

San Francisco Bay Area

Live stream platform & marketplace for collectibles

Be an early applicant

Live stream platform & marketplace for collectibles

501-1000 employees

B2CMarketplaceToysSocialSocial MediaConsumer Goods

Be an early applicant

Salary not provided

This is an hourly paid, independent contractor engagement with an anticipated workload of 30-40 hours per week

Notion

Senior and Expert level

Los Angeles

New York

San Francisco Bay Area

501-1000 employees

B2CMarketplaceToysSocialSocial MediaConsumer Goods

Company mission

Whatnot missions is to enable anyone to turn their passion into a business and bring people together through commerce.

Job

Company

Role

Who you are

We’ve found that embodying a low ego, growth mindset, and high-impact drive goes a long way here
As our next Senior Project Manager, Talent Development you should have experience in high growth startups, plus:
5+ years of experience in project management, preferably within a strategic operations role or similar
Strong program management skills with a proven ability to execute cross-functional initiatives
Proficiency in project management tools such as Notion and general AI-driven tooling solutions
Strong analytical skills with experience leveraging data and insights to optimize programs
Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities

What the job involves

We are looking for a Senior People Project Manager who is highly organized and passionate about optimizing people processes, utilizing technology to drive efficiency, and using data to foster a strong company culture
This role will be instrumental in driving operational excellence across all Talent Development programs, ensuring seamless execution of initiatives, and aligning projects across the People Team
Lead cross-functional coordination for talent development initiatives to drive efficiency, accountability, seamless execution, and high impact
Manage Talent Development Calendar, ensuring initiatives are strategically planned and executed in alignment with company objectives and thoughtfully time in consideration of cross-People team initiatives
Centralize Talent Development communications, ensuring clarity, consistency, and accessibility for employees
Drive operational efficiencies by identifying and addressing gaps in processes and communication
Serve as the Project Management SME for the Talent Development Team, introducing and optimizing best-in-class PM tools and methodologies
Develop and maintain templates and playbooks to standardize and scale people programs and processes effectively
Oversee Talent Development budget tracking, ensuring effective allocation and utilization of resources
Lead end-to-end engagement program management of the Bi-Annual Culture Survey process, including administration, analysis, and action planning
Flex to provide dedicated program and/or project management support for new and existing talent development programs
Provide Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) with strategic guidance and light programmatic support in partnership w/ workplace experience
Collaborate with People Ops and Analytics to track key performance indicators, generate insights, and optimize talent development decision-making
Own Culture Amp and the Learning Management System (LMS) to drive insights and optimize learning & engagement strategies
Leverage AI tools to enhance People program efficiencies and employee engagement strategies
This is an hourly paid, independent contractor engagement with an anticipated workload of 30-40 hours per week

Our take

The collectible toy market is large, and Whatnot has built a unique social platform that enables sellers to use livestreams to showcase their products and reach more buyers. The company’s focus is on collectible toys, some of which are rare and can cost thousands of dollars, and has also expanded to sports cards.

The idea of Whatnot was led by buyer trends. Instagram's live feature became a popular place for selling toys and trading cards, but of course was not set up to facilitate bidding or handling payments after a sale occurs. Whatnot combines live showcasing with follow-up sale capabilities, thus serving the community in a more novel way than established collectibles market players such as eBay.

The company has grown fast. It was established in 2019 and has already expanded from its original category - Funko Pop figurines - to Pokemon cards, pins, sports cards, and many more. There is still plenty of scope for expanding into new categories, as the company aims to establish itself as the go-to for this large niche, which will be facilitated by the strong levels of funding that Whatnot has raised.

Steph

Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle

Insights

Top investors

54% employee growth in 12 months

Glassdoor (4.9)

Trustpilot (2.3)

Company

Funding (last 2 of 7 rounds)

Jan 2025

$265m

SERIES E

Jul 2022

$260m

SERIES D

Total funding: $749.2m

Company benefits

Wellness: Health, dental, vision, and life insurance plans. We also cover some of the cost for your dependents as well.
Compensation: Full-time Whatnauts receive equity, a WFH stipend to support your remote workspace and a monthly stipend to dogfood the app.
Recharge: Flexible Time Off policy, holiday week off at the end of year, and paid parental leave after 1 year with us.
Flexibility: Remote-first work culture. We provide a working environment where you're in charge of your time and schedule.

Company HQ

Marina del Rey, CA

Leadership

Grant LaFontaine

(Co-Founder & CEO)

Former Product Marketing Manager at Google, Project Manager at Facebook. Also co-founded Kit.

Logan Head

(Co-Founder)

Experience in Engineering, including at Maker's Row, Factr, and Flight Club. Former Senior Product Manager at GOAT.

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