Chief of Staff, Technology (Onsite - 3 to 4 days per week onsite in Irvine, CA)

Overview:

As Chief of Staff, Technology at Weedmaps, you will take on a wide range of responsibilities to support the Chief Technology Officer and the technology organization as a whole. You’ll help manage the tech organization by streamlining strategic initiatives, overseeing program management, and communicating objectives to departments.

You will be responsible for supporting and improving the CTO’s effectiveness through planning, prioritization, and coordination of executive decisions and action items. You will also serve as a critical partner in defining and managing the cadence of business as well as coordinating and connecting teams and work streams to ensure the business is moving quickly and in the right direction. You will serve as a coordinator for special projects, working with a vast array of stakeholders on both the strategic vision and project execution.

The impact you'll make:

• Oversee strategic technology initiatives, from development through successful execution, under the guidance of senior leadership and functional leaders.
• Assist and communicate with technology leaders and employees as needed to support decision-making, program management, and the successful execution of initiatives.
• Improve current processes and optimize organizational procedures for efficiency and productivity.
• Support the CTO and partner with the broader Engineering, Product and Design teams, and their leaders.
• Share unbiased insights and develop recommendations as needed. 
• Attend meetings on behalf of the CTO and act as a representative when required.
• Create and maintain the infrastructure for efficient operations.
• Drive various cross-functional projects to completion
• Help the CTO to prioritize and track critical issues and projects.
• Keep a pulse on organizational health to inform decisions and ensure continuous improvement and scalability.
• Lead, direct and be accountable for the overall performance of various project teams and ensure successful delivery of initiatives.
• Provide weekly Reports, Scorecards, and Dashboards to the CTO.
• Investigate and help resolve cross-functional issues that impact the technology teams.
• Partner with Finance to develop and manage technology budgets and financial resource allocations.
• Partner with HR to drive organizational and personnel changes as needed.
• Be a general resource and point of contact for the Technology teams and the broader organization as needed.

What you've accomplished:

• 8+ years experience in technology operations consulting / strategy / stakeholder and project management or related experience; some high-growth operations or startup experience is strongly preferred.
• Experience in organizing and managing multiple teams.
• Experience in planning and leading complex strategic initiatives.
• Experience in Program Management and/or Business Operations.
• Organized, detail-oriented, strategic, and process driven.
• Strong interpersonal skills: ability to communicate, present, influence, and explain across multiple cross-functional stakeholders and management levels.
• Ability to define metrics for success and track KPIs towards those metrics.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
• Entrepreneurial: you’re a self-starter who loves to own things from start to completion. You make things happen and don’t need to ask for permission first.
• Ability to influence at all levels in the organization. 
• Ability to effectively adjust in a dynamic, ever changing environment.
• Ability to make timely, effective, and principled decisions.

Bonus Points:

• Computer Science or similar technical degree.

The base pay range for this position is $140,000.00 to $160,000.00 per year

2024 Benefits for Full Time, Regular Employees:

• Physical Health benefits: Medical, Dental & Vision:
• Employee - employer paid premium 100%
• Company contribution to a HSA when electing the High Deductible Health Plan
• For plans that offer coverage to your dependents, you pay a small contribution
• Mental Health benefits:
• Free access to CALM app for employees and dependents
• Employee Training
• Mental Health seminars and Q&A sessions
• Basic Life & AD&D - employer paid 1x salary up to $250,000
• 401(k) Retirement Plan (with employer match contribution)
• Generous PTO, Paid Sick Leave, and Company Holidays
• Supplemental, voluntary benefits
• Student Loan Repayment/529 Education Savings - including a company contribution
• FSA (Medical, Dependent, Transit and Parking)
• Voluntary Life and AD&D Insurance
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Accident Insurance
• Short- and Long-term Disability Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• Family planning/fertility
• Identity theft protection
• Legal access to a network of attorneys
• Paid parental leave

Why Work at Weedmaps?

• You get to work at the leading technology company in the cannabis industry
• You get to play a meaningful role in helping to advance cannabis causes, including helping improve the lives of patients who rely on the benefits of cannabis
• You get an opportunity to shape the future of the cannabis industry
• You get to work on challenging issues in a collaborative environment that encourages you to do your best 
• You get to work in a casual and fun environment; no fancy clothes required, but you are free to dress to the nines!
• Generous PTO and company holidays
• Numerous opportunities and tools to learn and grow your professional skills
• Endless opportunities to network and connect with other Weedmappers through speaker series, Employee Resource Groups, happy hours, team celebrations, game nights, and much more!

Weedmaps is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions on the basis of merit. The Company prohibits unlawful discrimination against employees or applicants based on race (including traits historically associated with race, such as hair texture and protective hairstyles), religion and religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, military status, veteran status, uniformed service member status, sexual orientation, transgender identity, citizenship status, pregnancy, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits unlawful discrimination based on the perception that anyone has any of those characteristics, or is associated with a person who has or is perceived as having any of those characteristics. Our company uses E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit www.dhs.gov/E-Verify.

Applicants  are entitled to reasonable accommodations under the terms of the Americans with Disabilities Act and applicable state/local laws, unless the accommodation presents undue hardship. Please email us at peopleoperations at weedmaps.com if you would like to confidentially discuss a potential accommodation during the interview process.

About Weedmaps:

WM Technology, Inc.’s (Nasdaq: MAPS) mission is to power a transparent and inclusive global cannabis economy. Now in its second decade, WM Technology has been a driving force behind much of the legislative change we’ve seen in the past 10 years.

Founded in 2008, WM Technology, is a leading technology and software infrastructure provider to the cannabis industry, comprising a B2C platform, Weedmaps, and B2B software, WM Business. The cloud-based SaaS solutions from WM Business provide an end-to-end operating system for cannabis retailers. WM Business’ tools support compliance with the complex, disparate, and constantly evolving regulations applicable to the cannabis industry. Through its website and mobile apps, WM Technology provides consumers with the latest information about cannabis retailers, brands, and products, facilitating product discovery and driving engagement with our retail and brand customers.

WM Technology holds a strong belief in the power of cannabis and the importance of enabling safe, legal access to consumers worldwide. Since inception, WM Technology has worked tirelessly, not only to become the most comprehensive platform for consumers, but to build the software solutions that power businesses compliantly in the space, to advocate for legalization, social equity, and licensing in many jurisdictions, and to facilitate further learning through partnering with subject matter experts on providing detailed, accurate information about the plant.

Headquartered in Irvine, California, WM Technology supports remote work for all eligible employees. Visit us at www.weedmaps.com.

Notice to prospective Weedmaps job applicants:

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