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VP of OperationsInkitt GmbH • San Francisco, CA, United States
VP of Operations

VP of Operations

Inkitt GmbH • San Francisco, CA, United States
1 day ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Inkitt is building the Disney of the 21st Century, standing at the forefront of technology and entertainment. Leveraging AI and predictive algorithms, Inkitt discovers unknown stories and turns them into blockbuster hits, producing a new $1M ebook every 4 weeks and selling directly to consumers through its Galatea app. Inkitt has become the 11th most bestseller-generating publisher in the world, boasting a 40x higher hit-rate than traditional publishers. Recently raising a Series C and backed by some of the top VC’s such as Khosla, Kleiner Perkins, and NEA Ventures, our recent expansion into GalateaTV is only the beginning of our journey to becoming the next‑gen entertainment powerhouse.

This role requires 4 days a week at our San Francisco office.

What You’ll Do

  • You will be a key driver in shaping business strategy, overseeing day‑to‑day operations and ensuring the smooth execution of Inkitt’s publishing platform (print, audiobooks and TV).
  • Strategic Leadership : Partner closely with the CEO and the rest of the leadership team to define and implement the company’s strategic vision, ensuring alignment with our mission of being the Disney of the 21st Century.
  • Operational Excellence : Partner with Product, Marketing, Finance and Engineering teams to own the operating model, establish efficient processes, manage resources effectively, and drive continuous improvements to ensure consistent performance and growth. Support company wide strategic initiatives that will deliver the next phase of company growth and revenue acceleration.
  • Stakeholder Engagement : Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders including Investors, Partners, etc.
  • Team Management : build, lead and mentor a high‑performing team across various functions, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration and excellence.
  • Financial Management : Partner with our CFO to develop and manage budgets, optimize resource allocation and ensure financial stability and growth. You will be a key member of the executive team, reporting directly to the CEO.

What you’ll bring

  • An endlessly curious person who thrives on being in the middle of the action and is excited to be a part of a leading‑edge technology and product innovation company.
  • A leader with 8+ years of experience across Business Operations in Technology, preferably experience with consumer technology.
  • A creative problem‑solver, able to identify obstacles and present viable solutions.
  • An excellent financial modeler and deep analytical thinker, being able to craft a story from the data and take others on the journey.
  • A great communicator, with experience partnering across different functions and various levels in a company.
  • Deep analytical thinker, and ability to build financial models.
  • Outstanding organizational and leadership abilities.
  • Excellent interpersonal and public speaking skills.
  • Aptitude in decision‑making and problem‑solving.
  • You enjoy the experimenting and trial and error that comes with a fast‑moving environment.
  • Previous experience in Investment Banking or Management Consulting is a plus.
  • BSc / BA in Business Administration.
  • MSc / MBA is a plus.
  • Who We are Looking For

  • Autonomous
  • Bring solutions instead of problems
  • Data driven
  • Quick to action
  • A high functioning workaholic
  • Looking for exponential career growth
  • Have lots of fun building a generational AI x Entertainment company
  • What We’ll Offer

  • 401k plan, designed to help you save for the future
  • Health benefits tailored to your needs, including medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • Professional coaching for everyone
  • Team‑building events, including our annual Tulum trip
  • Unlimited access to our Galatea app and Galatea TV app
  • Unlimited budget for self‑development books
  • Charity donation of your choice at your one year anniversary
  • Free lunch in office everyday
  • Class Pass membership for US based employee and gym access for Berlin employees
  • Dog / cat friendly offices in Berlin and San Francisco
  • At Inkitt, we strive to build a company culture and provide employment opportunities based on diversity and inclusion. We believe every author should have an equal opportunity to succeed, as should our team members. As a growing team from 20+ countries, we welcome everyone to apply.

    We look forward to hearing from you!

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