Senior Manager, Advanced Analytics

Airbnb

7h•Remote

About The Position

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. The Community You Will Join: Airbnb, a leader in travel and hospitality, is on a mission to create a world where anyone can belong anywhere. We offer unique accommodations and experiences, crafted and curated by locals. As we expand into new marketplaces for in-person experiences and services, we are on the lookout for driven and innovative individuals to help shape our growth trajectory. The Difference You Will Make: Airbnb is seeking a Senior Manager for Advanced Analytics to provide critical support in growing high-quality supply and guest engagement. This role will directly report to the Director of Advanced Analytics and work closely with senior stakeholders across multiple cross-functional teams. The Senior Manager will lead an innovative team focused on delivering data-driven insights and building tools for effective management of the marketplace dynamics. The ideal candidate will possess a unique blend of business acumen and data science expertise. A Typical Day: Lead and develop a high-performing geographically distributed team, fostering a culture of innovation, agility, growth, and collaboration. Drive crafts and analytical excellence on advanced data analysis, statistical modeling, experimentation, and metric frameworks. Serve as a key analytics partner to the senior stakeholders, providing data-driven insights to guide key strategic decisions. Ensure clarity of communication and strategic alignment on analytics initiatives. Collaborate with teams including Strategic Finance, Data Engineering, Data Science, and Product Marketing in addition to other cross-functional teams. Develop meaningful metrics and KPIs to quantify the performance of key business initiatives

Requirements

A minimum of 10 years experience in advanced analytics, preferably in marketplace and/or travel industries with at least 4 years in people management roles
Experience in leading and motivating a geographically distributed team.
Deep technical expertise in data analysis, experimentation, causal inference, and familiarity with LLMs.
Robust business acumen, strategic thinking skills, and the ability to make informed judgments
Outstanding communication skills, capable of engaging with a variety of stakeholders and conveying complex concepts in an accessible manner.
Exceptional stakeholder management skills, with a proven ability to collaborate and influence across functions.
An agile, growth-minded approach, demonstrated through a history of driving projects from ideation to impact.
A quantitative undergraduate degree is required

Nice To Haves

an advanced degree (MBA or equivalent) is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead and develop a high-performing geographically distributed team, fostering a culture of innovation, agility, growth, and collaboration.
Drive crafts and analytical excellence on advanced data analysis, statistical modeling, experimentation, and metric frameworks.
Serve as a key analytics partner to the senior stakeholders, providing data-driven insights to guide key strategic decisions. Ensure clarity of communication and strategic alignment on analytics initiatives.
Collaborate with teams including Strategic Finance, Data Engineering, Data Science, and Product Marketing in addition to other cross-functional teams.
Develop meaningful metrics and KPIs to quantify the performance of key business initiatives