Full-Time

Head of Business Technology

Updated on 11/19/2024

Nextdoor

Nextdoor

501-1,000 employees

Social networking platform for neighborhoods

Consumer Software
Social Impact

Compensation Overview

$215k - $295kAnnually

+ Equity Grant

Senior, Expert

San Francisco, CA, USA

Hybrid employment model requiring in-office presence.

Category
Project Management
Strategy Development
Business & Strategy
Requirements
  • A minimum of 10 years of experience in a similar field, demonstrating expertise in managing IT platforms and business systems
  • Strong technical and functional background in Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) and Customer Relationship Management (CRM) systems
  • Strong understanding of information security both from a corporate and engineering perspective
  • Proven experience in managing larger scale implementations, demonstrating your ability to handle complex projects
  • A track record of driving cross-team and cross-organizational change while effectively aligning diverse stakeholders
  • Experience in building or working closely with teams that develop internal systems, showcasing your capacity to cultivate collaborative and innovative environments
  • Servant leadership skills with an emphasis on mentoring and coaching team members to foster professional growth and high performance
  • Knowledge in Workday ERP or HCM is a plus
Responsibilities
  • Collaborate closely with Accounting, People, Finance, Rev Ops, IT and other support functions to build a world class technology footprint to enable efficiency at scale and to allow for the company to remain nimble as we grow
  • Manage the technology budget, including forecasting, resource allocation, and cost optimization. Manage procurement of company’s software spend, including vendor management and contract negotiations
  • Stay on top of emerging technology trends and assess their potential impact on the business
  • Ensure compliance with Sox/ITGC standards, and best practices in technology management
  • Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing technology team
  • Oversee stakeholder management and align technical and strategic objectives
  • Develop and maintain a strategy roadmap for the IT function and business systems
  • Set Objectives and Key Results (OKRs) and goals to drive team performance
  • Oversee IT assets logistics, asset management, and helpdesk operations
  • Lead information security function for the company

Nextdoor is a social networking platform that connects neighbors and facilitates local interactions. Users can share news, recommend services, and sell or give away items, making it a digital bulletin board for communities. Unlike other social networks that focus on global connections, Nextdoor emphasizes local engagement, serving individual users, local businesses, and public agencies. The company earns revenue through advertising and premium subscriptions, aiming to strengthen community ties.

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

$705.4M

Headquarters

San Francisco, California

Founded

2011

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

-2%

1 year growth

-12%

2 year growth

-3%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • The appointment of high-profile board members like Marissa Mayer and Elisa Steele brings valuable expertise and credibility to the company.
  • Partnerships with companies like Taradel and CivicPlus expand Nextdoor's reach and functionality, making it more attractive to local businesses and public agencies.
  • The launch of the Ads API program offers advertisers a powerful tool to leverage Nextdoor's hyper-local audience, potentially driving significant revenue growth.

What critics are saying

  • The niche focus on local communities may limit Nextdoor's scalability compared to global social networking giants.
  • Dependence on advertising revenue makes the company vulnerable to economic downturns that could impact local businesses' advertising budgets.

What makes Nextdoor unique

  • Nextdoor's focus on hyper-local communities sets it apart from other social networking platforms that emphasize global connections.
  • The platform's unique advertising model allows local businesses to target a highly engaged and geographically specific audience.
  • Nextdoor's integration with CivicPlus enhances its utility for local governments, making it a critical tool for public agencies.

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