Senior Programs And Business Operations Lead Saudi

Job Summary

The Community You Will Join:

• The Chief Business Officer organization drives company-wide growth and global expansion. Teammates work to commercialize both Airbnbs existing offerings and its new ventures worldwide. This includes recruiting and supporting high-quality Stays Experiences and Services alongside executing Airbnbs global market strategy. Shaping business approaches quality supply sourcing and international growth efforts are integral to the teams success in connecting millions more hosts and guests to Airbnbs platform.

Key areas of responsibility

As our first hire on the ground in Saudi Arabia you will play a pivotal role in executing Airbnbs local go-to-market strategy helping to build and scale the business in alignment with regional priorities. Youll be hands-on across key areas from supporting early strategic partnerships to driving host engagement and navigating regulatory dynamics laying the foundation for long-term success in Saudi Arabia and the Middle East.

Business Strategy:

• Develop clear and actionable strategic plans to enhance business growth in Saudi Arabia aligned with Airbnbs global objectives coordinating with key internal stakeholders across functions and levels.
• Lead critical operational initiatives including supply acquisition and activation campaigns to ensure consistent market growth.
• Monitor market trends and opportunities proactively proposing new growth initiatives to enhance Airbnbs presence in Saudi Arabia.

Business Development & Community Engagement:

• Identify strategic partnerships to fuel market expansion and position Airbnb effectively within the region.
• Support initiatives aimed at deepening community connections and enriching the hosting experience on the platform.
• Manage and adapt recruitment strategies to align with local dynamics.

Relationship Building:

• In partnership with the Policy and Comms team is the face / spokesperson of Airbnb in the territory including Press local authorities government regulators etc.
• Establish strong ties with governmental entities regulatory bodies and local industry leaders to navigate Saudi Arabias ecosystem effectively and secure lasting support for Airbnbs mission.
• Adapt operational plans based on Saudi Arabias cultural legal governmental and marketplace realities working closely with internal teams to align on capabilities and regulations.

Operational Oversight:

• Serve as a signatory on essential documents and oversee country-specific operational requirements like banking leasing applications workforce strategies and compliance regulations.

Your Expertise

To deliver in this role Airbnb is seeking candidates with:

• 15 years of experience in consulting strategy operations or business leadership.
• Proven industry experience within Saudi Arabia and/or GCC markets (mandatory).
• Experience working in the US or in Europe will be beneficial.
• Entrepreneurial go-to-market experience.
• A Masters in Business Administration (MBA) preferred.
• Strong organizational and strategic thinking capabilities.
• Effective prioritization under tight deadlines and bold decision leadership balancing short-term plans and long-term strategies.
• Fluency in both Arabic and English to maintain seamless communication across teams and stakeholders.
• Saudi nationality given localized regulatory and cultural requirements.

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.

How Well Take Care of You:

Our job titles may span more than one career level. The actual base pay is dependent upon many factors such as: training transferable skills work experience business needs and market demands. The base pay range shown below is annualized is subject to change and may be modified in the future. This role may also be eligible for bonus equity benefits and Employee Travel Credits.

SAR 680000 - 850000

Required Experience:

Senior IC

Key Skills

• Disaster Recovery
• Order Management System
• SAFe
• TOGAF
• Business Management
• White Papers
• Investment Banking
• Middleware
• Project Management
• Sharepoint
• Order Fulfillment
• Google Suite

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