Senior Manager, Sales Operations

About Docker

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.

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.

Sales Ops Architecture & Planning Execution

• Drive the end‑to‑end execution of core Sales Operations, translating the overarching GTM strategy into tactical territory designs and segmentation models

• Architect and build the operational models for annual and quarterly planning cycles, including territory routing (ETM), segmentation updates, and quota allocation

• Own the management, administration, and execution of quota frameworks, and assist with compensation plan design for the direct sales & GTM organization

• Take full ownership of complex operational initiatives, managing the lifecycle from scoping and business requirements through to deployment and post‑launch optimization

• Own and update the Sales Rules of Engagement and account engagement models to ensure seamless, frictionless deal flow and pipeline integrity

• Own key tools within the Sales technology stack, managing vendor relationships, budgets, and roadmaps

Operational Collaboration & Tech Optimization

• Serve as the trusted daily operational partner to senior Sales leaders, proactively identifying areas for improvement and executing process enhancements

• Collaborate closely with the Senior Director of Sales Operations and GTM ops leaders (CS, SE, Channel, Renewals) to ensure Sales Ops execution aligns seamlessly with the broader revenue…