OfferUp is on a mission to create the simplest, most trustworthy way to buy and sell locally. The free app for iOS and Android helps sellers quickly post items for sale with just a picture from their smartphones and lets buyers easily browse what’s nearby. Now the largest mobile marketplace for local buyers and sellers in the U.S., OfferUp brings millions of people together to discover more value right where they are.
At a Glance
- A top shopping app on iTunes and Google Play
- Geekwire App of Year
- 60+ Million Downloads
Who We’re Looking For:
Our Head of IT will possess a wide-range of experience to be able to contribute to and manage all aspects of OfferUp’s IT systems. This will include maintaining a top-tier service-team and managing the long term vision of IT at OfferUp as we continue to grow and scale.
What does IT look like at OfferUp?
OfferUp’s IT environment is one with very little on-premise hardware. Our strategy is to leverage cloud-based services whenever possible. The majority of desktops that we support are Macs. As we continue to grow, so our ideal candidate will have experience navigating the transition from a small to large organization.
Responsibilities:
- Define, design, & implement technology solutions that align internal operations with organization's strategic plan
- Drive an organizational focus on long-term goals while maintaining a healthy balance of short-term solutions.
- Validate and remediate technology solutions to align organization’s strategic plan
- Provide internal users with top-notch technology support and training
- Ensure the security of the business’ IT assets
- Plan for and ensure business continuity, compliance and critical security requirements are met across the enterprise
- Manage the necessary security audit and correction activity to guard the enterprise against internal and external threats
- Lead, manage, and grow an existing IT team into a world-class organization
- Analyze the cost, value and risks of information technology to advise executive team and suggest actions
- Create, maintain and enforce written policies and procedures regarding information technology operations in the organization
- Provide escalation support for Systems Administrators and Helpdesk Technicians
- Develop & track information technology annual operating and capital budgets
- Establish & maintain partnerships with IT vendors
- Work closely with all executives to create strategic plans for the business’ future growth
Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
- 10+ years of experience working in IT
- 5-7+ years of experience managing and growing people.
- Experience and insight on business strategy - an ability to participate in company level strategy conversation and map that to priorities.
- Creative problem solver - able to identify viable short and long-term solutions.
- Strong verbal and written communication to collaborate with engineers and executives
- Strong technical depth including excellent problem-solving skills
- Eligible to work in the United States
OfferUp provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, OfferUp complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
OfferUp expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of OfferUp’s employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.