Email Operations Lead

Braze•Chicago, IL

13d•$76,000 - $120,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Email Operations team is undergoing a rebuilding and growth phase, offering a unique opportunity to shape the future of the team. This role is for a hands-on, highly motivated self-starter who will be instrumental in laying the groundwork for the team's future. The demand for Braze's email services is rapidly increasing. Email is an established channel with distinct technical considerations compared to SDK-based messaging channels. The analyst will learn the necessary tools and processes to successfully execute our email onboarding experience. This role involves collaboration with various teams across GTM, Product, Sales, RevOps, Growth, Alliances, SMS Ops, and email partners. Additionally, the role will contribute to other strategic initiatives crucial for scaling the fast-growing team. The ideal candidate is passionate about problem-solving, measuring success, and leveraging data to identify opportunities.

Requirements

5–7+ years of experience in an operational, technical, or customer-facing role supporting a technical product, ideally within a SaaS, mobile, marketing automation, or email technology environment
Demonstrated experience owning complex operational issues end-to-end, using sound judgment to navigate ambiguity, balance competing priorities, and deliver high-quality outcomes for customers
Strong understanding of email systems and/or messaging infrastructure, with the ability to diagnose issues, understand technical concepts, and partner effectively with engineering, product, support, and other technical teams
Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence decisions, build alignment across teams, communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical audiences, and drive resolution on complex or high-impact issues
Proven ability to identify operational gaps and drive meaningful improvements, including developing scalable processes, improving tooling and workflows, reducing recurring issues, and raising the quality and efficiency of operational execution
Highly analytical and data-driven, with experience defining and monitoring meaningful metrics, using data to identify trends and root causes, and translating insights into clear actions that improve business and customer outcomes
Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills, with a track record of independently navigating ambiguous problems, identifying root causes, evaluating tradeoffs, and determining appropriate solutions without requiring significant direction
Hands-on and execution-oriented, while operating with a broader ownership mindset: able to manage day-to-day operational responsibilities while simultaneously identifying opportunities to improve the systems, processes, and customer experience around them
Demonstrated leadership through influence, including mentoring or enabling teammates, establishing best practices, sharing knowledge, and raising the operational bar across the broader organization
Strong sense of ownership and accountability, with the ability to set priorities, manage multiple workstreams, communicate risks proactively, and consistently deliver against measurable goals

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of the Braze ecosystem
Knowledge of SparkPost, SendGrid, and/or Amazon Simple Email Services email systems
Experience with other tools like FinancialForce, Tray.io, Looker, Slackbots, PagerDuty, etc

Responsibilities

Manage complex email infrastructure initiatives, including IP Pool strategy, allocation processes, and capacity planning to improve scalability, reliability, and customer onboarding timelines.
Drive operational health across setup workflows by analyzing performance metrics, identifying bottlenecks, and implementing process improvements that increase efficiency and reduce time-to-value.
Own and resolve high-scale technical escalations and complex customer setup challenges, serving as the ultimate subject matter expert to diagnose infrastructure anomalies, optimize deliverability, and advise internal and external stakeholders.
Develop deep expertise in email best practices, industry standards, compliance requirements, and evolving technologies to guide operational decisions and customer outcomes.
Partner closely with Email Deliverability, Product, Engineering, Sales and Success teams to influence roadmap priorities, operational strategies, and business initiatives.
Design, create, and maintain scalable operational frameworks, including best practices, compliance guidelines, playbooks, and enablement materials to support growth into new markets, email providers, and CDN partnerships.
Identify gaps in tooling, workflows, and processes; partner with internal teams to define requirements and drive improvements that increase automation and operational efficiency.
Establish mechanisms for tracking operational issues, trends, and root causes to improve reliability and prevent recurring challenges.
Provide strategic input into tooling enhancements, automation opportunities, and operational programs that improve customer onboarding, scalability, and team effectiveness.
Mentor and support junior team members by sharing expertise, improving operational practices, and contributing to a culture of continuous improvement.

Benefits

Competitive compensation that may include equity
Retirement and Employee Stock Purchase Plans
Flexible paid time off
Comprehensive benefit plans covering medical, dental, vision, life, and disability
Family services that include fertility benefits and equal paid parental leave
Professional development supported by formal career pathing, learning platforms, and tuition reimbursement
Community engagement opportunities throughout the year, including an annual company wide Volunteer Week
Employee Resource Groups that provide supportive communities within Braze
Collaborative, transparent, and fun culture recognized as a Great Place to Work®
A curated in-office employee experience, designed to foster community, team connections, and innovation
Opportunities to give back to your community, including an annual company-wide Volunteer Week and donation matching