MENU
  • Remote Jobs
  • Companies
  • Go Premium
  • Job Alerts
  • Post a Job
  • Log in
  • Sign up
Working Nomads logo Working Nomads
  • Remote Jobs
  • Companies
  • Post Jobs
  • Go Premium
  • Get Free Job Alerts
  • Log in

Process Strategy and Optimization Manager

Airbnb

Full-time
USA
$150k-$194k per year
strategy
recruiting
product management
project management
customer experience
The job listing has expired. Unfortunately, the hiring company is no longer accepting new applications.

To see similar active jobs please follow this link: Remote Consulting jobs

The Community You Will Join: 

The Process and Strategy Optimization (PSO) Team within Trust Operations exists to serve and support the broader needs of our Airbnb community. We strive for the perfect delivery of existing  and new defenses and to our ops teams, which preserve and build more trust within our communities. We ensure solutions are innovative, scalable, and deliver a world-class experience for our users.

The Difference You Will Make:

As the Process and Strategic Optimization Lead, you are responsible for driving large-scale, cross-functional, and cross-platform improvement projects and programs that help achieve the strategic goals of the organization. Simply put, you will deliver process improvements in the user experience space, quality or cost optimization while limiting extreme events. While this role is an individual contributor (IC), you will also be responsible for training and mentoring team members on process improvement methodologies and tools.

A Typical Day: 

  • Facilitate identification of areas for inefficiencies/improvement and opportunities for innovation from Operational standpoint as well as market trends and competitive landscape geared towards improving customer experience and optimizing cost 

  • Lead business requirements from Ops and communicate them to cross functional teams, facilitate discussion and influence system design, architecture and prioritization to get Ops requirements on the respective cross functional teams’ roadmap

  • Collaborate with Product Management and other cross functional stakeholders including Engineering, Data Science, Data Analytics, Policy and Shared Services to drive alignment on overall business goals and requirements and establishes an operating rhythm to optimize product and process improvements while fostering innovation

  • Be the Subject Matter Expertise on Technical Tools and Processes for Ops across all Trust domains and stay informed about industry trends, emerging technologies and competitive landscape

  • Drive cross-functional project teams to ensure initiative goals deliveries are on budget and on schedule and act as a liaison to communicate and plan for any unplanned events across Trust Ops organization

  • Lead, manage and facilitate the delivery, implementation and adoption of initiatives/programs by cross functional teams across internal and partner teams in Trust Operations organization

  • Champion continuous improvement philosophy and drive adoption of Lean and Agile methodology culture in the organization through training, coaching/mentoring, and leading/managing/implementing continuous improvement projects

  • Lead Performance Analysis by establishing Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for each of the functional domains and effectively leverage data to measure success and identify areas of improvement

  • Be a champion of data-driven decision making approach and culture to drive continuous performance improvement.

  • Responsible for growth, coaching and mentorship of other members of the team to promote continuous improvement culture within the organization

Your Expertise:

  • The successful candidate will be an experienced Tools and Process Improvement professional with:

  • Master / Bachelor Degree in Engineering, or Science, (Engineering background is preferred)

  • 10 years of experience in front office or back office operations related field with minimum 6 years experience in a process improvement in evaluating, implementing and managing tools and technologies

  • Proficient in process improvement methodologies and experience of driving continuous process improvement within an organization including development and implementation of strategies to optimize workflows and reduce operational costs and bottlenecks

  • A strong team player with high Initiative and demonstrated project management skills

  • Strong data-driven analytical abilities and proven performance in operation problem-solving with strong experience in delivering quality assurance processes to maintain high standards of quality in back office operations as well as tools

  • Demonstrated ability to interact and work effectively across functional teams and at multiple levels within the organization

  • Proven organizational and leadership skills to motivate and influence others positively to drive for results 

  • Ability to build strong relationships and partner with key stakeholders to build trust and influence at multiple levels within the organization

  • Be able to manage multiple task simultaneously with minimal direction

  • Proactive and autonomous

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills

  • In terms of the performance and personal competencies required for the position, we would highlight the following:

Executing for Results:

  • Ethics, confidence, managing ambiguity and being open to learning

  • Bias towards action and results delivery which are critical in a highly performance oriented environment; passion for quality and efficiency and a strong “can-do” attitude

  • A person with entrepreneurial drive, persistence, willing to go the extra mile

  • Strong internal client-focus and centricity

  • Distinct credentials to drive results by taking a proactive medium- and long-term view of business goals and objectives 

Building Relationships and Using Influence:

  • Attentive listener, open-minded, and with strong interpersonal skills so that the necessary alliances with internal and external groups can be forged and developed quickly.

  • Excellent communication, negotiation, interpersonal and intercultural skills

  • Ability to influence and positively impact high caliber and self-confident peers and colleagues.

Your Location:

This position is US - Remote Eligible. The role may include occasional work at an Airbnb office or attendance at offsites, as agreed to with your manager. While the position is Remote Eligible, you must live in a state where Airbnb, Inc. has a registered entity. Click here for the up-to-date list of excluded states. This list is continuously evolving, so please check back with us if the state you live in is on the exclusion list. If your position is employed by another Airbnb entity, your recruiter will inform you what states you are eligible to work from.

Our Commitment To Inclusion & Belonging:

Airbnb is committed to working with the broadest talent pool possible. We believe diverse ideas foster innovation and engagement, and allow us to attract creatively-led people, and to develop the best products, services and solutions. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply.

We strive to also provide a disability inclusive application and interview process. If you are a candidate with a disability and require reasonable accommodation in order to submit an application, please contact us at: reasonableaccommodations@airbnb.com. Please include your full name, the role you’re applying for and the accommodation necessary to assist you with the recruiting process. 

We ask that you only reach out to us if you are a candidate whose disability prevents you from being able to complete our online application.

About the job

Full-time
USA
$150k-$194k per year
23 Applicants
Posted 6 months ago
strategy
recruiting
product management
project management
customer experience
Enhancv advertisement

30,000+
REMOTE JOBS

Unlock access to our database and
kickstart your remote career
Join Premium

Process Strategy and Optimization Manager

Airbnb
The job listing has expired. Unfortunately, the hiring company is no longer accepting new applications.

To see similar active jobs please follow this link: Remote Consulting jobs

The Community You Will Join: 

The Process and Strategy Optimization (PSO) Team within Trust Operations exists to serve and support the broader needs of our Airbnb community. We strive for the perfect delivery of existing  and new defenses and to our ops teams, which preserve and build more trust within our communities. We ensure solutions are innovative, scalable, and deliver a world-class experience for our users.

The Difference You Will Make:

As the Process and Strategic Optimization Lead, you are responsible for driving large-scale, cross-functional, and cross-platform improvement projects and programs that help achieve the strategic goals of the organization. Simply put, you will deliver process improvements in the user experience space, quality or cost optimization while limiting extreme events. While this role is an individual contributor (IC), you will also be responsible for training and mentoring team members on process improvement methodologies and tools.

A Typical Day: 

  • Facilitate identification of areas for inefficiencies/improvement and opportunities for innovation from Operational standpoint as well as market trends and competitive landscape geared towards improving customer experience and optimizing cost 

  • Lead business requirements from Ops and communicate them to cross functional teams, facilitate discussion and influence system design, architecture and prioritization to get Ops requirements on the respective cross functional teams’ roadmap

  • Collaborate with Product Management and other cross functional stakeholders including Engineering, Data Science, Data Analytics, Policy and Shared Services to drive alignment on overall business goals and requirements and establishes an operating rhythm to optimize product and process improvements while fostering innovation

  • Be the Subject Matter Expertise on Technical Tools and Processes for Ops across all Trust domains and stay informed about industry trends, emerging technologies and competitive landscape

  • Drive cross-functional project teams to ensure initiative goals deliveries are on budget and on schedule and act as a liaison to communicate and plan for any unplanned events across Trust Ops organization

  • Lead, manage and facilitate the delivery, implementation and adoption of initiatives/programs by cross functional teams across internal and partner teams in Trust Operations organization

  • Champion continuous improvement philosophy and drive adoption of Lean and Agile methodology culture in the organization through training, coaching/mentoring, and leading/managing/implementing continuous improvement projects

  • Lead Performance Analysis by establishing Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for each of the functional domains and effectively leverage data to measure success and identify areas of improvement

  • Be a champion of data-driven decision making approach and culture to drive continuous performance improvement.

  • Responsible for growth, coaching and mentorship of other members of the team to promote continuous improvement culture within the organization

Your Expertise:

  • The successful candidate will be an experienced Tools and Process Improvement professional with:

  • Master / Bachelor Degree in Engineering, or Science, (Engineering background is preferred)

  • 10 years of experience in front office or back office operations related field with minimum 6 years experience in a process improvement in evaluating, implementing and managing tools and technologies

  • Proficient in process improvement methodologies and experience of driving continuous process improvement within an organization including development and implementation of strategies to optimize workflows and reduce operational costs and bottlenecks

  • A strong team player with high Initiative and demonstrated project management skills

  • Strong data-driven analytical abilities and proven performance in operation problem-solving with strong experience in delivering quality assurance processes to maintain high standards of quality in back office operations as well as tools

  • Demonstrated ability to interact and work effectively across functional teams and at multiple levels within the organization

  • Proven organizational and leadership skills to motivate and influence others positively to drive for results 

  • Ability to build strong relationships and partner with key stakeholders to build trust and influence at multiple levels within the organization

  • Be able to manage multiple task simultaneously with minimal direction

  • Proactive and autonomous

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills

  • In terms of the performance and personal competencies required for the position, we would highlight the following:

Executing for Results:

  • Ethics, confidence, managing ambiguity and being open to learning

  • Bias towards action and results delivery which are critical in a highly performance oriented environment; passion for quality and efficiency and a strong “can-do” attitude

  • A person with entrepreneurial drive, persistence, willing to go the extra mile

  • Strong internal client-focus and centricity

  • Distinct credentials to drive results by taking a proactive medium- and long-term view of business goals and objectives 

Building Relationships and Using Influence:

  • Attentive listener, open-minded, and with strong interpersonal skills so that the necessary alliances with internal and external groups can be forged and developed quickly.

  • Excellent communication, negotiation, interpersonal and intercultural skills

  • Ability to influence and positively impact high caliber and self-confident peers and colleagues.

Your Location:

This position is US - Remote Eligible. The role may include occasional work at an Airbnb office or attendance at offsites, as agreed to with your manager. While the position is Remote Eligible, you must live in a state where Airbnb, Inc. has a registered entity. Click here for the up-to-date list of excluded states. This list is continuously evolving, so please check back with us if the state you live in is on the exclusion list. If your position is employed by another Airbnb entity, your recruiter will inform you what states you are eligible to work from.

Our Commitment To Inclusion & Belonging:

Airbnb is committed to working with the broadest talent pool possible. We believe diverse ideas foster innovation and engagement, and allow us to attract creatively-led people, and to develop the best products, services and solutions. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply.

We strive to also provide a disability inclusive application and interview process. If you are a candidate with a disability and require reasonable accommodation in order to submit an application, please contact us at: reasonableaccommodations@airbnb.com. Please include your full name, the role you’re applying for and the accommodation necessary to assist you with the recruiting process. 

We ask that you only reach out to us if you are a candidate whose disability prevents you from being able to complete our online application.

Working Nomads

Post Jobs
Premium Subscription
Sponsorship
Free Job Alerts

Job Skills
API
FAQ
Privacy policy
Terms and conditions
Contact us
About us

Jobs by Category

Remote Administration jobs
Remote Consulting jobs
Remote Customer Success jobs
Remote Development jobs
Remote Design jobs
Remote Education jobs
Remote Finance jobs
Remote Legal jobs
Remote Healthcare jobs
Remote Human Resources jobs
Remote Management jobs
Remote Marketing jobs
Remote Sales jobs
Remote System Administration jobs
Remote Writing jobs

Jobs by Position Type

Remote Full-time jobs
Remote Part-time jobs
Remote Contract jobs

Jobs by Region

Remote jobs Anywhere
Remote jobs North America
Remote jobs Latin America
Remote jobs Europe
Remote jobs Middle East
Remote jobs Africa
Remote jobs APAC

Jobs by Skill

Remote Accounting jobs
Remote Assistant jobs
Remote Copywriting jobs
Remote Cyber Security jobs
Remote Data Analyst jobs
Remote Data Entry jobs
Remote English jobs
Remote Spanish jobs
Remote Project Management jobs
Remote QA jobs
Remote SEO jobs

Jobs by Country

Remote jobs Australia
Remote jobs Argentina
Remote jobs Brazil
Remote jobs Canada
Remote jobs Colombia
Remote jobs France
Remote jobs Germany
Remote jobs Ireland
Remote jobs India
Remote jobs Japan
Remote jobs Mexico
Remote jobs Netherlands
Remote jobs New Zealand
Remote jobs Philippines
Remote jobs Poland
Remote jobs Portugal
Remote jobs Singapore
Remote jobs Spain
Remote jobs UK
Remote jobs USA


Working Nomads curates remote digital jobs from around the web.

© 2025 Working Nomads.