Lead operations as VP at Rakuten Kobo in Toronto. Drive infrastructure, security, and developer experience while fostering a culture of innovation and productivity in a hybrid environment. In the pivotal role of VP of Operations, you will oversee teams ensuring product reliability and security at Kobo.

Reporting to the CTO, you will execute a multi-year tech strategy optimizing development velocity and operational efficiencies. Your team, located mainly in Ontario with some presence in Germany, will transform organizational operations into a self-service platform, fostering innovation throughout the company. Key Responsibilities:

- Define and implement a multi-year technology strategy
- Oversee Kobo's co-located and cloud infrastructure




- Govern security posture and compliance practices
- Elevate developer experience and platform engineering
- Manage vendor relationships and integration with Rakuten

Requirements:

- 10+ years in technology, including operations and security
- 5+ years in management with growing responsibilities
- Proven experience with cloud and hybrid infrastructures
- Solid skills in communication and team building
- Familiarity with ecommerce security standards

Elevate your career by driving operations excellence and fostering a culture of productivity at Rakuten Kobo.

📌 Operations Executive at Rakuten Kobo (Toronto)
🏢 Rakuten Kobo
📍 Toronto