The RealReal

Vice President, Enterprise Technology Operations

The RealReal$160K — $200K *
US-AnywhereRemote in California, US
Enterprise Technology
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 10+ years of progressive technical operations leadership experience in a multi-site environment
  • Proven success in leading enterprise AI initiatives and platform adoption
  • Hands-on expertise in core networking and endpoint/device management
  • Experience managing enterprise applications like NetSuite, Workday, and Salesforce
  • Strong incident and problem management skills, emphasizing continuous improvement
  • People-first leadership with a focus on attracting and developing talent
  • Cross-functional collaboration experience with various stakeholders
  • Excellent communication skills for engaging executive stakeholders
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field.

Responsibilities

  • Own and advance the technical operations strategy for the organization
  • Lead enterprise AI enablement and governance initiatives across teams
  • Direct application support and roadmap alignment with Finance and HR
  • Build mature incident and problem management practices for operational efficiency
  • Ensure reliable infrastructure and connectivity for retail operations
  • Collaborate with Product & Technology to align operational strategies
  • Set and manage SLAs and vendor relationships within technical services
  • Develop a high-performing team focused on ownership and continuous improvement
  • Drive automation in IT operations to enhance efficiency
  • Serve as a trusted advisor on technology operations to executives.

Benefits

  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan
  • 401K with Company Match
  • Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • 9 Paid Company Holidays
  • Flexible Time Off (with manager approval)
Full Job Description
About The Role
The RealReal is looking for a Vice President of Enterprise Technical Operations to lead the teams and systems that keep our business running — from core networking and device management to the enterprise applications and AI platforms that power our people. This leader will own technical operations at scale across our corporate, retail, and authentication center locations, drive enterprise AI enablement, and build a high-performing organization that attracts and grows top talent.

What You Get To Do Every Day
  • Own and evolve TRR's technical operations strategy across core networking, endpoint/device management, and infrastructure supporting corporate, retail, and authentication center locations

  • In Partnership with the VP of AI, lead enterprise AI enablement across the organization, driving adoption and governance of enterprise AI platforms such as Google Gemini Enterprise for employee productivity and workflow automation

  • Direct enterprise application support and roadmap for NetSuite, Workday, Salesforce, Google Workspace, Okta, and related systems, partnering closely with Finance, HR, and Sales/CX stakeholders

  • Build and mature enterprise incident and problem management practices — from real-time response and escalation to root-cause analysis and prevention — to minimize business disruption

  • Ensure reliable, secure, and scalable infrastructure and connectivity for retail stores and authentication centers, where operational uptime directly impacts customer and consignor experience

  • Partner with Product & Technology leadership to align technical operations with broader enterprise architecture and AI platform strategy

  • Set and manage SLAs, operational metrics, and vendor relationships across managed services, telecom, and SaaS providers

  • Attract, hire, develop, and retain a high-performing technical operations team; build clear career paths and a culture of ownership and continuous improvement

  • Drive automation and self-service across IT operations to reduce manual toil and free the team to focus on higher-value, strategic work

  • Serve as an escalation point and trusted advisor to executive stakeholders on technology operations, risk, and resilience


What You Bring To The Role

Minimum Requirements:

  • 10+ years of progressive technical operations leadership, including experience running enterprise IT/infrastructure at scale in a multi-site environment (retail, distribution, or similar physical footprint a plus)

  • Demonstrated success leading enterprise AI enablement initiatives — deploying and driving adoption of enterprise AI platforms such as Google Gemini Enterprise, Microsoft Copilot, or similar across a workforce

  • Deep hands-on knowledge of core networking, endpoint/device management (MDM), and infrastructure supporting distributed retail or field locations

  • Strong track record managing enterprise applications (NetSuite, Workday, Salesforce, Google Workspace, Okta, or comparable systems) and the vendor/stakeholder relationships that come with them

  • Proven ability to build and run mature incident and problem management functions, including postmortem discipline and continuous improvement processes

  • A people-first leadership style with a demonstrated record of attracting, developing, and empowering top talent — you build teams people want to stay on

  • Experience partnering cross-functionally with Security, Product & Technology, Finance, and Retail Operations leaders

  • Comfort operating in a fast-paced, evolving environment, balancing hands-on execution with strategic planning

  • Excellent communication skills, with experience presenting to and influencing executive stakeholders

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field, or equivalent practical experience

  • Ability to travel up to 10%.

Preferred Requirements:

  • Experience with enterprise AI adoption and agentic workflows

  • Experience in e-commerce or marketplace technology

  • Experience managing vendor partnerships and budgets

Compensation, Benefits, + Perks
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan

  • 401K with Company Match

  • Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

  • Paid Parental Leave

  • 9 Paid Company Holidays

  • Flexible Time Off (With Manager Approval)

  • Find out more about our Benefits

The expected salary range for this role is $-$. To determine starting pay we carefully consider a variety of factors, including primary work location and an evaluation of a candidate’s skills, experience, market demands, and internal parity. Additionally, salary is just one component of TRR’s total rewards package. Depending on role, employees may also be eligible for a bonus program, incentive pay and benefits.


About The RealReal

The RealReal is a luxury online consignment store that specializes in authenticated, pre-owned designer fashion and accessories. The company was founded in 2011 by Julie Wainwright and has since grown to become a leading player in the online luxury consignment market. The RealReal employs a team of experts who carefully inspect and authenticate every item sold on the platform, ensuring that customers receive only the highest quality products. The company is committed to sustainability and has implemented several initiatives to reduce waste and promote circular fashion. The RealReal is headquartered in San Francisco, California and has additional offices in New York, Los Angeles, and Washington D.C.
Learn more about The RealReal
Size
2,604 employees
Market Cap
$114.8 million
Industry
Net Income
-$175.8 million
Founded
2011
Revenue
$299.9 million
NASDAQ

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