Programs & Business Operations Lead, Emea

Airbnb Airbnb · Consumer · Barcelona, Spain +2 · Sales

This role is for a Programs & Business Operations Lead in EMEA for Airbnb's Homes Supply team. The primary focus is on strategic planning, operational excellence, cross-functional collaboration, and data-driven insights to grow Airbnb's supply base and support hosts. The role requires strong analytical skills, project management, and experience in a fast-paced global environment.

What you'd actually do

  1. Partner with the EMEA Homes Director to define and execute regional strategy, goals, and key initiatives
  2. Build and maintain frameworks for tracking business performance against OKRs and company priorities
  3. Conduct deep-dive analyses on market trends, competitive landscape, and growth opportunities across EMEA
  4. Design and improve operational processes to increase efficiency, transparency, and cross-functional alignment
  5. Own the cadence of business reviews (WBRs, MBRs, QBRs), ensuring the leadership team has clear visibility into performance

Skills

Required

  • 10+ years of experience in business operations, strategy, management consulting, or a related analytical role
  • Strong analytical skills with proficiency in SQL, Excel/Sheets, and data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Looker, Superset)
  • Proven ability to manage complex, cross-functional projects from ideation to execution
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills — both written and verbal
  • Comfort operating in ambiguity with a bias toward action and ownership

Nice to have

  • Experience in a two-sided marketplace, travel/hospitality, or tech industry
  • Familiarity with Airbnb's business model and the EMEA market landscape
  • AI knowledge

What the JD emphasized

  • 10+ years of experience
  • AI knowledge