Business Lead

Snap Inc is a technology company. We believe the camera presents the greatest opportunity to improve the way people live and communicate. Snap contributes to human progress by empowering people to express themselves, live in the moment, learn about the world, and have fun together. The Company’s three core products are Snapchat, a visual messaging app that enhances your relationships with friends, family, and the world; Lens Studio, an augmented reality platform that powers AR across Snapchat and other services; and its AR glasses, Spectacles.

We're looking for a Business Lead to join Snap! Reporting directly to our global VP, SMC Ads Business, this candidate will support our growth in the Small and Medium Customer space— having immediate impact on driving strategic initiatives, program management, refining our go-to-market approach, and partnering closely with senior leadership to shape operations and advise both internally and externally.

What you’ll Do:

• Be the VP, SMC’s thought partner to execute and manage special initiatives.

• Collaborate with SMC leadership to define and drive the organization's vision, strategy and roadmap based on market trends, customer and client feedback, and business goals.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Engineering, Design, Go-To-Market, Sales and Marketing to manage the rhythm of revenue and maintain an inventory of all pilots, testing, and A/B testing in progress.

• Assemble and decommission tiger teams as required by the business to solve key problems. Step in as required to assist the tiger teams in the product and growth functions.

• Develop and manage content for CEO reviews.

• Manage timeline, schedules, and delivery of key Project reviews.

• Understand the business challenges and needs to assist leadership in making both long-term strategic decisions and decisions with short-term milestones.

• Serve as a subject-matter expert in developing and landing internal communications strategies and plans, ensuring key message resonance within Snap employee base

• Oversee strategic business initiatives, from development through successful execution, under the guidance of senior leadership and department leaders.

• Assist and communicate with executives in decision-making, program management, and program implementation.

• Serve as a liaison with staff, executives, and senior leaders, regarding organizational climate, employee well-being, project updates, proposals, and planning.

• Oversee daily "office of" operations in collaboration with other leaders, and perform administrative tasks, such as managing daily and weekly focus areas, generating correspondence, maintaining files, and planning and coordinating annual meetings and events in which the VP of SMC will participate.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• You are an extremely skilled communicator, able to own and facilitate conversations regardless of group size or seniority level. You know how to explain things clearly and drive decision making. You also know how to be an active listener, and can easily tailor your inputs and communication style based on the group

• You have a proven ability to work collaboratively with team members across departments (Leadership, XFN teams, Creative, Engineering, etc.) 

• You have superb leadership skills, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

• You have superb attention to detail, good judgment, and listening skills.

• You have a great attitude and a passion for Snap Inc.’s products and creativity.

• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Ability to work in an agile, dynamic environment

• Ability to work individually while operating as a collaborative team player

• Attention to detail with excellent organizational skills and time management

• Proven critical thinking skills with the ability to problem solve through relationships

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent experience) in business administration or similar field

• Eight or more years of experience in a business management or executive support role

• Experience in organizing and directing multiple teams and departments

• Experience in planning and leading strategic initiatives

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• High competency and proven track record of managing strategic programs and initiatives that are highly complex, entrepreneurial in nature, and have executive level participation 

• Experience working with project management tools (i.e. Smartsheet) 

• Experience working closely with a Global team 

• Master’s degree (or equivalent experience) in business administration or similar field

• Experience in data analysis and budget management, with proficiency in basic data analysis tools.

• Consulting experience, with a focus on operations management

• Proven success in a project coordination role

• Agile thinker with a strong ability to craft innovative solutions

• Strong project reporting skills, with an emphasis on cross-departmental communication

If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please don’t be shy and provide us some information.

"Default Together" Policy at Snap: At Snap Inc. we believe that being together in person helps us build our culture faster, reinforce our values, and serve our community, customers and partners better through dynamic collaboration. To reflect this, we practice a “default together” approach and expect our team members to work in an office 4+ days per week. 

At Snap, we believe that having a team of diverse backgrounds and voices working together will enable us to create innovative products that improve the way people live and communicate. Snap is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and committed to providing employment opportunities regardless of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, childbirth and breastfeeding, age, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or any other protected classification, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. EOE, including disability/vets.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable law (by example, the requirements of the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance and the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring, where applicable).

Our Benefits: Snap Inc. is its own community, so we’ve got your back! We do our best to make sure you and your loved ones have everything you need to be happy and healthy, on your own terms. Our benefits are built around your needs and include paid parental leave, comprehensive medical coverage, emotional and mental health support programs, and compensation packages that let you share in Snap’s long-term success!

Compensation

In the United States, work locations are assigned a pay zone which determines the salary range for the position. The successful candidate’s starting pay will be determined based on job-related skills, experience, qualifications, work location, and market conditions. The starting pay may be negotiable within the salary range for the position. These pay zones may be modified in the future.

Zone A (CA, WA, NYC):

Zone B:

Zone C:

This position is eligible for equity in the form of RSUs.