Head of Customer and Data Quality Support

Head of Customer and Data Quality Support If you have a “win as a team” mentality, are passionate and like to have fun, then Fishbrain is the place for you! I'm hooked Here at Fishbrain we have built the #1 fishing app in the US, designed for people who are passionate about fishing and the outdoors. Alongside Fishbrain, we run Fish Rules, the trusted source anglers use to stay on the right side of regulations. Our mission is to deliver an incredible experience that helps anglers achieve their fishing dreams, today and tomorrow. We're currently looking for a Head of Customer and Data Quality Support to own how Fishbrain and Fish Rules support their users and keep app data accurate. Reporting to the Product Director, you'll lead two outsourced functions, customer support and data quality, own the vendor relationships and tools that run them, and keep service quality high across every channel. This is a strategic and hands-on operational leadership role. You'll set the standards both teams work to, manage the partners and budgets behind them, evolve how the operation runs as the business changes, and turn what users and partners tell us into insight that shapes product and business decisions. You'll be the escalation point when cases get complex or sensitive, and the person who spots the recurring issues before they become bigger ones. Please note that interviews will not start until week 33 . What you'll be working on Lead and coach the outsourced customer support team across Fishbrain and Fish Rules, including vendor-side team leads and QA, covering day-to-day operations and coverage Act as the escalation point for complex or sensitive cases, including time-sensitive requests from governmental and strategic partners Lead the outsourced data quality team that proactively verifies app data (waters and related details) against authoritative sources, owning quality standards and work prioritization Oversee content moderation and maintain the community guidelines behind it Own the vendor relationships and budget behind both functions: contracts, commercial discussions, performance management, forecasting, and driving cost-efficiency without compromising customer experience Own the support platform (Zendesk) and the self-serve help center, plus the onboarding materials, training, and agent playbooks for both functions Define, track, and QA-review core metrics (CSAT, first response time, resolution time, self-serve deflection), feeding findings back into training Coordinate incident response and business continuity across vendors, keeping customer-impact visibility and operational resilience during disruptions Synthesize support cases and app reviews into clear themes for leadership, and partner with teams across the company on releases and customer-impacting initiatives Own the processes, policies, and compliance the teams operate under, including GDPR data retention and erasure. What we are fishing for 7+ years in customer support or customer operations, including 3+ years in operational leadership, ideally leading other leaders such as vendor-side team leads Proven experience managing outsourced or offshore teams and holding them to clear performance standards Experience overseeing content moderation and maintaining community guidelines Experience owning vendor relationships, including contracts, commercial discussions, and performance management Experience preparing and managing a budget, including forecasting for outsourced services and tooling Hands-on experience with support platforms such as Zendesk, including configuration and reporting Experience using AI-enabled tools and workflows to improve support operations Solid understanding of data protection and compliance requirements, such as GDPR Strong analytical skills, able to interpret support data and translate it into clear recommendations for the business A structured approach to process design, quality standards, and continuous improvement Experience owning quality standards or data verification and accuracy operations Excellent written communication, including the ability to write clear documentation and agent-facing materials Comfortable working across time zones and managing partners in a remote-first setup Fluent in English, both written and verbal Extra meriting Background in consumer apps or subscription products Familiarity with user-generated content (UGC), social experiences, or online communities Experience supporting governmental, regulatory, or strategic partners Knowledge of fishing, the outdoors, or lifestyle apps Where you’ll work We work in a hybrid setup , and all team members are expected to work from our Stockholm HQ, The Lighthouse on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. Please submit applications in ENGLISH , those that are not will not be reviewed. Our Bait We’re a product-focused startup, and every individual is important. That means you get to contribute to the direction of the company and the impact we have on millions of anglers. We at Fishbrain work with the latest tech and challenge ourselves every day. We have a work culture that encourages innovation, passion and teamwork. And most importantly, we want you to enjoy coming to work every single day. In addition, Fishbrain also offers: 🌴 30 days annual vacation Each year you’ll get 30 days vacation to use however, whenever 🤸‍♀️ Wellness bonus 5000 sek annual allowance to put towards anything in the realm of health and fitness 🧑‍🎓 Learning & development days Fishbrain provides five paid Learning & Development days per year to its employees 🌎 Commitment to sustainability Our global data set, among the largest in the world, is selectively provided in a managed and controlled manner to scientific research partners in both North America and Europe to better understand and improve fisheries research 🤧🫷Flu vaccination To support your health and well-being, we’ll be offering complimentary flu vaccinations every year 🎣 Fishing rods in the office Grab one and go fishing. We have fishing guides and experts working among us that can help you catch your dream fish 🐕 Dog friendly Feel free to bring your furry friend to the office 🥳 Social activities Quizzes, virtual escape rooms, parties, regular fikas, fishing tournaments and much more! 🥪 Breakfast Every Wednesday we start the day with a breakfast together 🍭 Candy, soda, fruits & snacks ☕️ Coffee and tea 🎮 Gaming corner 🏓 Ping pong Feeling hooked? Throw us a line! Department Product Locations Stockholm, Sweden Remote status Hybrid People Olakunle Oluwadare Senior Product Designer Malin Van den Poel Product Designer Christopher Marken Product Director Tim Heighes Head of Data Operations Adel Osman Head of Operations Karl Söderman Growth Product Manager Ryan Pittman Senior Product Designer Nate Roman Senior Product Manager The Lighthouse Fishbrain HQ Stockholm, Sweden About Fishbrain Fishbrain is a tech startup with a global user base of over 15 million anglers. Fishing is not only the world’s no. 1 hobby - it's a passion for people worldwide. Even if you don't personally love fishing, you definitely know someone who does. But Fishbrain thinks there’s a way for technology to improve this age-old tradition. Fishbrain works with the latest tech, from AR to machine learning. And Fishbrain is backed by the investors behind some of the most successful social networks and apps. Founded in 2012 Co-workers 60+