Process Strategy and Optimization Lead

Join Airbnb as a Process Strategy and Optimization Lead to drive large-scale initiatives in Fraud and Safety Operations, enhancing operational excellence and user experience. Airbnb was born in 2007 when two hosts welcomed three guests to their San Francisco home, and has since grown to over 5 million hosts who have welcomed over 2 billion guest arrivals in almost every country across the globe. Every day, hosts offer unique stays and experiences that make it possible for guests to connect with communities in a more authentic way.

• •Drive operational excellence across key programs which tie directly with the topline goals of the fraud and safety operations team.
• •Lead end-to-end process improvement efforts through business case development, establishing measurement systems, root cause analysis, developing and launching innovative solutions, and establishing control and feedback mechanisms to ensure solutions stick.
• •Translate business and operational requirements to cross functional stakeholders across our platform product, tools, policy, engineering, and shared services teams.
• •Achieve strategic alignment across cross-functional stakeholders to ensure operational goals are embedded in system design, roadmap prioritization, and delivery plans.
• •Identify opportunities for process improvement and innovation, grounded in operational data, customer insights, and market trends.
• •Act as a subject matter expert on workflows, tools, and processes across Fraud and Safety Operations domains, while staying informed about emerging technologies and industry best practices.
• •Thoughtful application and execution of AI into our operations teams, to minimize waste, streamline process, and drive consistency in delivery.
• •Lead cross-functional project teams to deliver initiatives on time and within budget; manage dependencies, communicate risks, and ensure successful adoption.
• •Champion continuous improvement, fostering Lean and Six Sigma principles through training, mentoring, and hands-on leadership of improvement projects.
• •Define and track Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) across functional domains to measure impact and identify areas for optimization.
• •Promote a data-driven culture, ensuring decisions are informed by robust analytics and operational insights.

• •Base pay range: $106,000 — $125,000 USD.
• •This role may also be eligible for bonus, equity, benefits, and Employee Travel Credits.

• •Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Science, or a related field (Management consulting, Industrial engineering, or similar background is preferred).
• •6+ years of experience driving operational excellence across large-scaled operations, with a proven track record of results.
• •Demonstrated success driving continuous improvement and operational optimization in complex, global organizations.
• •Strong data-driven problem-solving skills, with proven experience in defining and measuring KPIs.
• •Experience implementing quality assurance frameworks and process governance to maintain high operational standards.
• •Proven ability to influence cross-functional teams and senior stakeholders in a matrixed environment.
• •Strong organizational, project management, and stakeholder communication skills.
• •Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver results in fast-paced environments.
• •Self-starter with a high degree of ownership, initiative, and autonomy.
• •Lean/Six Sigma Black Belt, PMP certification or comparable is a plus.