Gateway Search
Head of Product Operations, San Jose, USA
Gateway Search, San Jose, California, United States, 95199
Head of Product Operations, San Jose, USA
Head of Product Operations, San Jose, USA
Direct message the job poster from Gateway Search Co-Founder & VP @ Gateway Search | Hunting the Best Talents in APAC!
Gateway Search
is conducting an exclusive, retained search for a
Product Operations Leader
to join our client, a pre-eminent global platform in the short-form video and social media space. This is a high-impact role at the very core of the user experience, tasked with scaling and refining the content discovery engine for a diverse international user base. You will own the operational strategy that guides millions of users, ensuring a seamless, high-quality, and culturally resonant experience. We seek a bilingual, data-driven leader with deep expertise in content strategy and a proven record of leading global teams. Key Responsibilities: Own the end-to-end operational strategy for search recommendation scenarios, directly improving the user guidance experience and being accountable for key traffic growth metrics. Develop and execute data-driven content and distribution strategies tailored to specific international markets, deepening user engagement and dramatically increasing search adoption rates. Partner closely with global content quality and operations teams to establish and enforce content standards, thesaurus policies, and targeted distribution strategies. Architect content operation frameworks based on deep market analysis, user behavior, and regional cultural nuances. Drive significant business growth through agile hot topic response and strategic project operations. Build, mentor, and lead a high-performing mid-sized team distributed across international hubs, fostering a culture of excellence, innovation, and collaboration. Systematize and scale best-in-class methodologies for international content operations, improving cross-functional efficiency and unlocking new value for the search ecosystem. The Ideal Candidate Profile: A minimum 1of 5 years of experience in Tech, Internet, eCommerce, Social Media industry. Possesses a minimum of 5 years of experience in search strategy, promotion strategy, or content operations, ideally within a high-velocity consumer tech environment (short-form video, social media, or community-driven products is a strong advantage). Has at least 2 years of direct experience building, managing, and developing high-performing teams and good experience managing international or cross-cultural teams. Fluently bilingual in English and Mandarin Chinese is a non-negotiable requirement to facilitate seamless collaboration with key stakeholders across global offices. Demonstrates exceptional content sensitivity and comprehension - intuitive sense for what will trend and engage a diverse global audience. Exhibits sharp analytical and problem-solving skills, capable of breaking down complex, ambiguous problems into actionable strategies. Is a results-driven leader with superior communication skills, exceptional executional prowess, and the resilience to thrive in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment. Seniority level
Seniority level Director Employment type
Employment type Full-time Job function
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Head of Product Operations, San Jose, USA
Direct message the job poster from Gateway Search Co-Founder & VP @ Gateway Search | Hunting the Best Talents in APAC!
Gateway Search
is conducting an exclusive, retained search for a
Product Operations Leader
to join our client, a pre-eminent global platform in the short-form video and social media space. This is a high-impact role at the very core of the user experience, tasked with scaling and refining the content discovery engine for a diverse international user base. You will own the operational strategy that guides millions of users, ensuring a seamless, high-quality, and culturally resonant experience. We seek a bilingual, data-driven leader with deep expertise in content strategy and a proven record of leading global teams. Key Responsibilities: Own the end-to-end operational strategy for search recommendation scenarios, directly improving the user guidance experience and being accountable for key traffic growth metrics. Develop and execute data-driven content and distribution strategies tailored to specific international markets, deepening user engagement and dramatically increasing search adoption rates. Partner closely with global content quality and operations teams to establish and enforce content standards, thesaurus policies, and targeted distribution strategies. Architect content operation frameworks based on deep market analysis, user behavior, and regional cultural nuances. Drive significant business growth through agile hot topic response and strategic project operations. Build, mentor, and lead a high-performing mid-sized team distributed across international hubs, fostering a culture of excellence, innovation, and collaboration. Systematize and scale best-in-class methodologies for international content operations, improving cross-functional efficiency and unlocking new value for the search ecosystem. The Ideal Candidate Profile: A minimum 1of 5 years of experience in Tech, Internet, eCommerce, Social Media industry. Possesses a minimum of 5 years of experience in search strategy, promotion strategy, or content operations, ideally within a high-velocity consumer tech environment (short-form video, social media, or community-driven products is a strong advantage). Has at least 2 years of direct experience building, managing, and developing high-performing teams and good experience managing international or cross-cultural teams. Fluently bilingual in English and Mandarin Chinese is a non-negotiable requirement to facilitate seamless collaboration with key stakeholders across global offices. Demonstrates exceptional content sensitivity and comprehension - intuitive sense for what will trend and engage a diverse global audience. Exhibits sharp analytical and problem-solving skills, capable of breaking down complex, ambiguous problems into actionable strategies. Is a results-driven leader with superior communication skills, exceptional executional prowess, and the resilience to thrive in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment. Seniority level
Seniority level Director Employment type
Employment type Full-time Job function
Job function Quality Assurance, Strategy/Planning, and Product Management Industries Internet Marketplace Platforms and Social Networking Platforms Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Gateway Search by 2x Get notified about new Head of Product Operations jobs in
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