Manager of Build

Yardzen • Mill Valley, CA

4d • Remote

About The Position

The next chapter of growth for Yardzen - the leading landscape design platform for nearly a decade - is helping more of our clients bring their outdoor renovation project all the way through to completion. We’re turning a network of high-performing contractors and a fast-growing book of design clients into one seamless Yardzen experience, from first inspiration to dream yard. And delivering a delightful client experience and capturing the full value of the project along the way.
If you’re the kind of person who thrives in a fast-paced environment full of ambiguity, loves to make sense of data and excels at people management, we have a role for you.
As the Manager of Build you’ll be responsible for leading Yardzen's Build business, assembling and managing a network of vetted outdoor contractors, a team of Project Managers who act as Yardzen clients’ single point of contact and driving ambitious revenue growth.
The ideal candidate is a strategic operator who enjoys solving complex problems, developing people, improving systems and driving measurable business results.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in operations, project management, program management or business operations, ideally owning a business or a P&L.
• 3+ years leading and developing high-performing teams.
• A track record of owning a number and beating it.
• Experience managing external partners, vendors or contractor networks.
• Strong analytical chops. You use data, KPIs and dashboards to drive decisions.
• Experience in landscape construction, residential construction, outdoor living or a related industry strongly preferred.
• A bias toward fast-paced, high-growth environments where the priorities evolve quickly.

Nice To Haves

• An owner. You run toward problems and you take the number personally.
• A builder of teams. You recruit A-players, raise the bar and make everyone around you better.
• A systems thinker. You see the process behind the result and you engineer it to scale.
• Data-driven. You lead with KPIs and dashboards, not anecdotes.
• 0-1 thinker. You thrive when priorities move often and the strategy is being authored

Responsibilities

• Design systems that let Build scale, standardize the playbook, document what works, kill bottlenecks, and implement AI and automation for repetitive tasks.
• Accountability for Build revenue and growth, owning conversion by market, forecasting performance, spotting risk and opportunity, and partnering with leadership to remove obstacles.
• Recruit, coach, and develop a team of Build Project Managers, setting clear expectations and KPIs, holding a high bar on accountability, and building a culture of ownership, outcomes, and speed.
• Ensure contractors in the network consistently meet standards for conversion, responsiveness, quality, and execution, and expand the network to fuel growth when data indicates it's necessary.

Benefits

• Remote work, always: We're a remote-first company
• Full coverage for you: 100% paid medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Competitive compensation: Salary that matches your skills and experience
• Support for growing families: 12 weeks of fully paid parental leave
• Monthly perks: Wellness, cell phone, and internet stipends to keep you connected and cared for

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed