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Growth Operations Lead at Handshake | San Francisco, CA

Handshake AISan Francisco, CA
On-site Full-time

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Qualifications3-4+ years of experience in growth operations or a related field. Strong analytical skills with a focus on data-driven decision-making. Proven track record of successfully managing projects and driving growth initiatives. Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work effectively across teams. Ability to thrive in a fast-paced and rapidly changing environment.

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About Handshake

Handshake stands at the forefront of the AI economy, serving as the essential career network for over 20 million knowledge workers, 1,600 educational institutions, and 1 million employers, including all Fortune 50 companies. Our platform is trusted to facilitate career discovery, hiring, and upskilling, spanning from freelance AI training opportunities to internships and full-time roles. Our unique value proposition has fueled remarkable growth, with plans to triple our Annual Recurring Revenue (ARR) by 2025.

Why join Handshake at this pivotal moment:

  • Influence the evolution of careers in the AI economy on a global scale, creating tangible impacts for your community.

  • Collaborate with leading AI labs, Fortune 500 partners, and prestigious educational institutions.

  • Be part of a dynamic team with leadership experience from Scale AI, Meta, xAI, Notion, Coinbase, and Palantir.

  • Contribute to the growth of a thriving business poised to generate billions in revenue.

The Role

As Handshake AI accelerates its expansion in the generative AI landscape, we seek a Growth Operations Lead to architect and scale strategic growth initiatives that enhance revenue, product adoption, and establish long-term market leadership. This position is both tactical and strategic; you will spearhead cross-functional initiatives to define and implement our growth roadmap, directly influencing the experiences of students, employers, and institutions interacting with our innovative AI-driven offerings.

  • Take ownership of vital growth initiatives from conception to execution, working closely with teams across Product, Engineering, Operations, and Go-to-Market.

  • Create and implement scalable growth systems, pipelines, and processes that adapt to shifting customer needs and market dynamics.

  • Manage and optimize the complete growth funnel—from acquisition to activation—for key generative AI products and experiments.

  • Analyze product usage, market trends, and operational performance to identify opportunities and prioritize initiatives.

  • Work closely with Handshake AI’s leadership to define strategic direction, establish success metrics, and ensure accountability across growth initiatives.

  • Tackle complex, high-priority challenges using a structured, data-driven methodology to establish standards of excellence as we scale new products and markets.

About Handshake AI

Handshake is the premier career network for the AI economy, connecting millions of knowledge workers with top educational institutions and leading employers. As we grow, we are committed to transforming career pathways and creating opportunities for individuals across the globe.

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