Job opportunity
Manager, Launch and Growth Operations Virtual, Ontario Business Development
Thumbtack
Thumbtack helps millions of people confidently care for their homes.
Thumbtack is the one app you need to take care of and improve your home — from personalized guidance to AI tools and a best-in-class hiring experience. Every day in every county of the U.S., people turn to Thumbtack to complete urgent repairs, seasonal maintenance, and bigger improvements. We help homeowners know projects to do, when to do them, and who to hire from our growing community of 300,000 local service businesses. If making an impact inspires you, join us. Imagine what we’ll build together.
About the Commercial Strategy Team
The Commercial Strategy team sits within the Business Development & Commercial Programs org and is responsible for helping take ideas from 0 to 1 by leading strategic initiatives and bets, and partnering cross functionally with other teams to test, experiment, and implement new strategies. The Partner Operations sub-team is the engine behind Thumbtack's partnerships business. We build the scalable systems, processes, and infrastructure that turn partner opportunities into operational reality. Beyond running the day-to-day, we lead high-priority strategic initiatives and early-stage pilots that don't fit neatly into existing lanes, coordinate cross-functionally to align workflows and ownership for new capabilities, and drive the transition from pilot to scalable operations. When we do our job well, partners grow, capabilities expand, and revenue grows.
Hear from
Joey
“I feel both totally
supported
and
genuinely challenged , but my team also fosters a culture with
values
that
truly resonate
with who I am.”
Joey
Partnerships Success Manager
About the role
As the Manager, Launch and Growth Operations, you will lead a portfolio of strategic programs that help grow and scale Thumbtack’s partnerships business. Reporting to the Senior Manager of Partnership Operations, you’ll manage a globally distributed team across the U.S. and the Philippines while working across the organization to turn high-potential opportunities into durable business capabilities.
You will operate at the intersection of strategy, program leadership, and operations. Your work may include building and scaling new growth programs, developing go-to-market strategies, improving business performance and economics, strengthening partner-facing capabilities, and evolving the systems and processes that support our partnerships. Initial priorities will include launching new partnerships, scaling Call Center, and advancing our Partner Operations foundation, but your portfolio will evolve alongside the needs of the business.
This is a high-impact player-coach role for a versatile operator who can set direction, lead complex execution, and deliver measurable outcomes. You will bring structure to ambiguous opportunities, move fluidly between strategy and execution, and align teams across functions to take programs from concept through launch and scale.
What you’ll do
Lead a portfolio of strategic programs : Lead and own high-impact initiatives that accelerate the growth and scalability of Thumbtack’s partnerships business
Build and scale new business capabilities : Take emerging opportunities from concept through launch and scale, establishing the operating processes, systems, and cross-functional model required for reliable execution.
Own measurable business outcomes : Define success measures, monitor performance, identify limiting factors, and make clear recommendations that improve growth, efficiency, operational performance, and program economics.
Lead complex programs end to end : Serve as the central hub across Product, Engineering, Data Science, Marketing, Commercial Operations, Commercial Strategy, Legal, and external partners to translate strategy into coordinated execution
Shape strategy through analytical insight : Use data, customer and partner insights, and structured problem-solving to evaluate opportunities, make tradeoffs, and influence investment decisions
Strengthen the Partner Operations foundation : Improve the tools, systems, processes, and operating models that enable partnerships to launch and scale reliably
Lead a globally distributed team : Set a clear vision and priorities while managing and developing a team across the U.S. and the Philippines to become increasingly independent owners
In order to be successful, you must bring
5+ years of experience in strategy and operations, business operations, program management, general management, management consulting, or a related field
2+ years of people-management experience, with a demonstrated ability to set direction, develop talent, and lead a team of operators
Experience translating ambiguous business opportunities into clear strategies, operating plans, and measurable results
A track record of leading complex initiatives from concept through execution, including stepping toward problems and taking accountability when results fall short
Strong business judgment and analytical rigor, with the ability to assess performance, understand economics, evaluate tradeoffs, and determine where to invest
Clear, influential communication skills, with the ability to create a compelling vision, distill complexity, align diverse stakeholders, and influence without authority
An owner mentality, strong learning agility, a bias for action, and a low-ego approach to leadership and collaboration
Expected salary ranges
For candidates living in Ontario and British Columbia, the expected total cash compensation (base salary + variable pay, if applicable) range for this role is currently $126,700.00 - $163,900.00.
Supporting your work and beyond
In addition to our virtual-first model, we offer:
Paid time off
Recharge with PTO, in addition to 20 company-wide holidays each year, including a week-long end-of-year shutdown.
Remote work stipend and reimbursements
$1,000 USD/$1,400 CAD annual stipend for professional development, self care, office set-up and more. We also provide cell phone and Wi‑Fi reimbursements.
Support for parents and caregivers
All parents receive up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave, and birthing parents receive 8 additional weeks, for a total of 20 weeks of 100% paid parental leave (US & CAN).
Family formation benefits
$30,000 USD/CAD lifetime max reimbursement for family planning.
Mental health and financial coaching
12 coaching sessions and 12 therapy sessions for yourself and your dependents. We also offer one‑on‑one financial guidance from a financial wellness provider.
Thumbtack Bucks
$450 USD/CAD quarterly stipend to book a pro on Thumbtack for virtual or in-person services — anything from home care services to planning a child’s birthday party and beyond.
Claude Enterprise (Claude.ai, Claude Code, Cowork, Claude Desktop, Ask Thumbtack), OpenAI Enterprise ChatGPT & Codex, Cursor, Gemini Enterprise, Granola, Coda AI, Linear, and more.
*Access varies based on location, team, and role.
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Apply on source site Thumbtack is the one app you need to take care of and improve your home — from personalized guidance to AI tools and a best-in-class hiring experience. Every day in every county of the U.S., people turn to Thumbtack to complete urgent repairs, seasonal maintenance, and bigger improvements. We help homeowners know projects to do, when to do them, and who to hire from our growing community of 300,000 local service businesses. If making an impact inspires you, join us. Imagine what we’ll build together.
About the Commercial Strategy Team
The Commercial Strategy team sits within the Business Development & Commercial Programs org and is responsible for helping take ideas from 0 to 1 by leading strategic initiatives and bets, and partnering cross functionally with other teams to test, experiment, and implement new strategies. The Partner Operations sub-team is the engine behind Thumbtack's partnerships business. We build the scalable systems, processes, and infrastructure that turn partner opportunities into operational reality. Beyond running the day-to-day, we lead high-priority strategic initiatives and early-stage pilots that don't fit neatly into existing lanes, coordinate cross-functionally to align workflows and ownership for new capabilities, and drive the transition from pilot to scalable operations. When we do our job well, partners grow, capabilities expand, and revenue grows.
Hear from
Joey
“I feel both totally
supported
and
genuinely challenged , but my team also fosters a culture with
values
that
truly resonate
with who I am.”
Joey
Partnerships Success Manager
About the role
As the Manager, Launch and Growth Operations, you will lead a portfolio of strategic programs that help grow and scale Thumbtack’s partnerships business. Reporting to the Senior Manager of Partnership Operations, you’ll manage a globally distributed team across the U.S. and the Philippines while working across the organization to turn high-potential opportunities into durable business capabilities.
You will operate at the intersection of strategy, program leadership, and operations. Your work may include building and scaling new growth programs, developing go-to-market strategies, improving business performance and economics, strengthening partner-facing capabilities, and evolving the systems and processes that support our partnerships. Initial priorities will include launching new partnerships, scaling Call Center, and advancing our Partner Operations foundation, but your portfolio will evolve alongside the needs of the business.
This is a high-impact player-coach role for a versatile operator who can set direction, lead complex execution, and deliver measurable outcomes. You will bring structure to ambiguous opportunities, move fluidly between strategy and execution, and align teams across functions to take programs from concept through launch and scale.
What you’ll do
Lead a portfolio of strategic programs : Lead and own high-impact initiatives that accelerate the growth and scalability of Thumbtack’s partnerships business
Build and scale new business capabilities : Take emerging opportunities from concept through launch and scale, establishing the operating processes, systems, and cross-functional model required for reliable execution.
Own measurable business outcomes : Define success measures, monitor performance, identify limiting factors, and make clear recommendations that improve growth, efficiency, operational performance, and program economics.
Lead complex programs end to end : Serve as the central hub across Product, Engineering, Data Science, Marketing, Commercial Operations, Commercial Strategy, Legal, and external partners to translate strategy into coordinated execution
Shape strategy through analytical insight : Use data, customer and partner insights, and structured problem-solving to evaluate opportunities, make tradeoffs, and influence investment decisions
Strengthen the Partner Operations foundation : Improve the tools, systems, processes, and operating models that enable partnerships to launch and scale reliably
Lead a globally distributed team : Set a clear vision and priorities while managing and developing a team across the U.S. and the Philippines to become increasingly independent owners
In order to be successful, you must bring
5+ years of experience in strategy and operations, business operations, program management, general management, management consulting, or a related field
2+ years of people-management experience, with a demonstrated ability to set direction, develop talent, and lead a team of operators
Experience translating ambiguous business opportunities into clear strategies, operating plans, and measurable results
A track record of leading complex initiatives from concept through execution, including stepping toward problems and taking accountability when results fall short
Strong business judgment and analytical rigor, with the ability to assess performance, understand economics, evaluate tradeoffs, and determine where to invest
Clear, influential communication skills, with the ability to create a compelling vision, distill complexity, align diverse stakeholders, and influence without authority
An owner mentality, strong learning agility, a bias for action, and a low-ego approach to leadership and collaboration
Expected salary ranges
For candidates living in Ontario and British Columbia, the expected total cash compensation (base salary + variable pay, if applicable) range for this role is currently $126,700.00 - $163,900.00.
Supporting your work and beyond
In addition to our virtual-first model, we offer:
Paid time off
Recharge with PTO, in addition to 20 company-wide holidays each year, including a week-long end-of-year shutdown.
Remote work stipend and reimbursements
$1,000 USD/$1,400 CAD annual stipend for professional development, self care, office set-up and more. We also provide cell phone and Wi‑Fi reimbursements.
Support for parents and caregivers
All parents receive up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave, and birthing parents receive 8 additional weeks, for a total of 20 weeks of 100% paid parental leave (US & CAN).
Family formation benefits
$30,000 USD/CAD lifetime max reimbursement for family planning.
Mental health and financial coaching
12 coaching sessions and 12 therapy sessions for yourself and your dependents. We also offer one‑on‑one financial guidance from a financial wellness provider.
Thumbtack Bucks
$450 USD/CAD quarterly stipend to book a pro on Thumbtack for virtual or in-person services — anything from home care services to planning a child’s birthday party and beyond.
Claude Enterprise (Claude.ai, Claude Code, Cowork, Claude Desktop, Ask Thumbtack), OpenAI Enterprise ChatGPT & Codex, Cursor, Gemini Enterprise, Granola, Coda AI, Linear, and more.
*Access varies based on location, team, and role.
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