Jon Whittle
About Jon Whittle
Jon Whittle is a Project Manager II at Skillz Inc., where he has worked since 2022 in Portland, Oregon. He has a diverse background in project management and partnership development, having held various roles in companies such as Vacasa and Uber.
Work at Skillz
Jon Whittle has been employed at Skillz Inc. as Project Manager II since 2022. In this role, he organizes and manages schedules and deliverables for the incentive marketing team, which drives $130 million in annualized revenue. He acts as the key contact for multiple teams, facilitating communication and alignment between internal departments and leadership. Whittle supports several successful games on the Skillz platform through cross-functional pod management. Additionally, he manages an experimentation program that contributes several million dollars in incremental revenue every quarter.
Previous Experience
Before joining Skillz, Jon Whittle held several positions in various organizations. He worked at Vacasa as an M&A Integration Specialist for seven months in 2019. Prior to that, he was with Cybersecurity Collaborative, where he served as Partnership Development Manager and Project Manager for a total of 12 months in 2019. Whittle also worked at Uber in multiple roles, including Lead Brand Ambassador for Sports Accounts and Territory Coordinator for Oregon, accumulating experience over a span of three years from 2016 to 2019.
Education and Expertise
Jon Whittle studied at Portland State University, where he earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, focusing on Management and Leadership. His educational background provides a foundation for his roles in project management and partnership development, equipping him with skills necessary for effective team coordination and strategic planning.
Project Management Skills
In his project management roles, Jon Whittle has demonstrated expertise in organizing teams and managing deliverables. His ability to facilitate communication between departments has been crucial in aligning project goals with organizational objectives. Whittle's experience in managing high-revenue projects and experimentation programs highlights his capability to drive significant financial contributions within the companies he has worked for.