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We are seeking a Senior Manager, Sales Operation s to join our Revenue Operations team in a critical leadership capacity.
This is a player-coach role designed for a deeply technical Sales Ops expert who thrives on both strategic execution and people development.
You will serve as the ultimate go-to subject matter expert for all things Sales Ops infrastructure, including architecting our territory design, segmentation models, quota models and annual planning frameworks, while simultaneously leading and scaling a high-performing team.
Initially managing a team of two, with further headcount planned as Docker grows, you will balance executive partnership with technical execution.
You will run the strategic vision, coach your team to execute flawlessly, and step into the trenches yourself to solve our most complex operational challenges.
An ideal candidate brings deep Sales Operations experience in a high-growth SaaS environment, strong command of our core tooling, and a track record of leading transformational operational change.
This role reports to the Senior Director of Sales Operations.
Docker has been one of the most loved brands in developer tooling, trusted by more than 20 million monthly users and over 20 billion container image pulls. From solo founders to the world's largest companies, developers rely on Docker to build, share, and run their applications across our suite of products including Docker Desktop, Docker Hub, and Docker Scout. We are a globally distributed, remote-first team building the tools that define how software gets built and delivered. As AI agents redefine software development, Docker is at the center of that shift, providing the sandboxed environments, verified images, and secure infrastructure that make autonomous workflows trustworthy by default.
At Docker, we simplify the lives of developers making world-changing apps. Docker helps developers bring their ideas to reality by conquering the complexity of app development. We simplify and accelerate workflows with an integrated development pipeline and application components. Actively used by millions of developers worldwide, Docker Desktop and Docker Hub provide unmatched simplicity, agility, and choice. Docker is a fast-growing startup that offers a dynamic work environment with opportunities to grow your career.
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About the role: We are seeking a Senior Manager, Sales Operation s to join our Revenue Operations team in a critical leadership capacity. This is a player-coach role designed for a deeply technical Sales Ops expert who thrives on both strategic execution and people development. You will serve as the ultimate go-to subject matter expert for all things Sales Ops infrastructure, including architecting our territory design, segmentation models, quota models and annual planning frameworks, while simultaneously leading and scaling a high-performing team.
Initially managing a team of two, with further headcount planned as Docker grows, you will balance executive partnership with technical execution. You will run the strategic vision, coach your team to execute flawlessly, and step into the trenches yourself to solve our most complex operational challenges.
An ideal candidate brings deep Sales Operations experience in a high-growth SaaS environment, strong command of our core tooling, and a track record of leading transformational operational change. This role reports to the Senior Director of Sales Operations.
First 30 days:
Immerse yourself in Docker’s direct sales motion, existing territory models, current sales technology stack and existing Sales Ops processes
Assume direct management of your team, establishing regular 1-on-1 cadences to understand their current workloads, skills, and professional development goals
Build strong baseline relationships with your core sales leadership partners, and GTM ops leaders (CS, SE, Channel, Renewals)
Review current processes, systems, and metrics to form an independent point of view on highest-impact opportunities
Establish your position as the go-to expert for sales leadership regarding tactical operational questions, territory updates, and cadence execution
Take full ownership of the sales tech stack, including active vendor relationships, roadmaps, and budget lines
Optimize team capacity by refining operating cadences and shifting immediate execution workloads to your team, stepping in to coach them through complex roadblocks
Partner with Business Systems to get involved in open projects
Drive the preparation and operational execution for the upcoming quarterly or annual sales planning cycles (territories, quotas, segmentation)
Achieve full oversight of the Sales Ops team's output, ensuring high-quality, precise delivery across all direct sales workstreams
Be recognized across Docker as both an indispensable technical anchor for Sales Operations and an impactful manager developing the next generation of operational talent
Docker does not offer visa sponsorship for this role.
Compensation & Equity
United States: $128.1K – $183K + equity
Open vacancy: This posting is for an existing open role.
AI in hiring: Docker may use AI-assisted tools during our recruiting process.
Interview recordings: Candidates will be invited to opt in to interview recordings to support interviewer calibration and consistent evaluations. Recordings are optional and require explicit consent.
Remote-first by design – Work from your home, with offices in Seattle and Paris for connection and collaboration.
Flexibility that fits your life – We trust you to manage your schedule while delivering great work.
Time to recharge – Generous PTO, designated quarterly Whaleness Days, and a designated end-of-year Whaleness break.
Home office support – Set up your workspace for comfort and success.
Technology stipend – Equivalent to US$100 net per month to help support your work.
Learning & development – Annual stipend for conferences, courses, certifications, and continued learning.
Parental leave – 16 weeks of paid parental leave after six months of employment.
Equity for all full-time employees – Share in Docker's long-term success as we continue to grow.
Comprehensive benefits – Medical, retirement, and paid holidays vary by country.
Docker swag – Because representing the whale never gets old.
Docker is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building a team that reflects a broad range of backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We believe diverse teams build better products, make better decisions, and better serve our global community.
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Founded in 2013, Docker pioneered container technology and provides a platform for developers to build, share, and run containerized applications consistently across any environment.
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