Business Operations Manager
Quizlet
Operations
San Francisco, CA, USA · New York, NY, USA
Posted on Jan 21, 2025
About Quizlet:
Inspired by our belief that anyone can learn anything and powered by our own curiosity, we build the smartest tools we can imagine to help students learn.
Quizlet is the popular, global learning platform and app that millions of students, teachers and everyday people use to study any subject imaginable for school, work or as part of their personal interests -- including two-thirds of high school students and half of all college students in the US. Combining cognitive science and machine learning, Quizlet guides students through adaptive study activities to confidently reach their learning goals. We’re on track to become the undisputed leader in user-generated learning content and engagement, at the scale of YouTube.
Valued at $1 billion, Quizlet has raised over $60 million in venture capital from investors including Icon Ventures, Union Square Ventures, General Atlantic, Costanoa Ventures, Owl Ventures, and Altos Ventures.
To serve our global community of learners, our teams tackle lofty technical challenges and design for use cases across cultures and languages. We work hard, act like owners, and collaborate every chance we get. We’re energized by the potential to power more learners through multiple approaches and various tools.
About the Team:
Quizlet’s Finance team is seeking a Business Operations Manager to partner with product and business teams, guiding business strategy and driving outcomes. This role is pivotal in understanding key growth levers and providing the broader Quizlet team with actionable, strategic insights. We are a lean team, collaborating closely with Quizlet leadership to tackle some of the company’s biggest challenges. As a finance team, we pride ourselves on being data-driven, always seeking to understand the “why” behind our work, and maintaining a long-term perspective.
About the Role:
We are looking for a dynamic individual who thrives in ambiguous environments and embraces unique challenges. This is our first full-time BizOps hire at Quizlet, and we’re excited to have this person build out our BizOps muscle as a company.
This is a highly visible role that will engage in all aspects of planning, strategic analysis and decision-making support. Your contributions will fundamentally impact the business processes, results, and overall efficiency of both finance and operations.
This role is based out of our New York and San Francisco office hub and requires 3 days per week onsite in either our New York or San Francisco office. You'll be required to be in the office on Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday, as needed by your manager or the company.
In this role, you will:
- Partner with product and business leaders to guide business strategy & outcomes - drive understanding of key growth levers, and provide the broader Quizlet team with actionable and strategic insights
- Structure and analyze a variety of questions through quantitative analysis, assessment of the competitive landscape, and user research to identify step-change opportunities for the business
- Roll up your sleeves - we are a fast-growing company and you will have the opportunity to help us move from strategy to execution, working cross-functionally with product, engineering, business development and marketing
- Cross-functional coordination to facilitate the internal business operations of the company, including strategic and business planning, quarterly OKR targets, leadership forums and performance metrics reviews
- Manage special projects including M&A target screening and due diligence
- Identify key success metrics, assess new market opportunities, refine and improv internal operations, and launch new go-to-market initiatives
What you bring to the table:
- 6-12 years of experience, with at least 3+ years in management consulting, strategy, product management, or analytics roles at a tech company; experience with Business Operations at a Technology company preferred
- Ability to manage a broad portfolio of responsibilities independently and solve problems quickly and effectively
- Strong analytical skills paired with excellent communication abilities to distill complex issues and detailed analysis into simple, structured frameworks with actionable insights
- Leadership: Proven ability to influence cross-functional teams without formal authority
- Excellent organizational, prioritization, and communication skills, with a high attention to detail. Comfort with ambiguity, uncertainty, and a rapidly evolving business landscape
- High-integrity individual passionate about building a great company for the long term and making a positive impact on education
- Bachelor’s degree with strong academic performance; M.B.A. or other relevant advanced degree preferred
Compensation, Benefits & Perks:
- Quizlet is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Salary transparency helps to mitigate unfair hiring practices when it comes to discrimination and pay gaps. Total compensation for this role is market competitive, including a starting base salary of $185,000 - $216,000, depending on location and experience, as well as company stock options
- Collaborate with your manager and team to create a healthy work-life balance
- 20 vacation days (and we expect you to take them!)
- Competitive health, dental, and vision insurance (100% employee and 75% dependent PPO, HMO, VSP Choice)
- Employer-sponsored 401k plan with company match
- Access to LinkedIn Learning and other resources to support professional growth
- Paid Family Leave, FSA, HSA, Commuter benefits, and Wellness benefits
- 40 hours of annual paid time off to participate in volunteer programs of choice
We strive to make everyone feel comfortable and welcome!
We work to create a holistic interview process, where both Quizlet and candidates have an opportunity to view what it would be like to work together, in exploring a mutually beneficial partnership.
We provide a transparent setting, that gives a comprehensive view of who we are!
In Closing:
We hope you are excited about everything you read so far. We highly encourage you to apply for this position, even if you feel you do not meet all the requirements. Quizlet is always looking for amazing folks that believe in our mission and can contribute to our team in various ways - not merely candidates that fit a certain mold.
We have a bias for action, take initiative, and take pride in delivering results. We make informed decisions whenever possible but are unafraid to take calculated risks on great ideas to promote learning. We embrace challenges and see effort as the path to mastery. We’re constantly seeking opportunities to learn and we embrace curiosity. Quality matters at Quizlet, and we hold the bar high on everything we do.
We treat each other with honesty and respect, encourage vigorous debate, and seek critical feedback. We value diversity, humility, transparency, and collaboration as the best paths to our success — as individuals, as a team, and as a company.
Quizlet’s success as an online learning community depends on a strong commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We are actively working to build a team that is representative of the diverse communities we serve, and an open, inclusive work environment where all employees can thrive. As an equal opportunity employer and a tech company committed to societal change, we welcome applicants from all backgrounds. Women, people of color, members of the LGBTQ+ community, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. Come join us!
To All Recruiters and Placement Agencies:
At this time Quizlet does not accept unsolicited agency resumes and/or profiles.
Please do not forward unsolicited agency resumes to our website or to any Quizlet employee. Quizlet will not pay fees to any third-party agency or firm nor will it be responsible for any agency fees associated with unsolicited resumes. All unsolicited resumes received will be considered the property of Quizlet.
