Operations Director
Andersen CorporationFull Time
Senior (5 to 8 years)
Proven success as an operational leader managing 50+ people across multiple markets is required. Experience launching new markets or business lines, building scalable processes, and delivering strong unit economics is essential. Demonstrated ability to integrate acquisitions, including cultural alignment, systems migration, and operational uplift, is necessary. Comfort working with data and spreadsheets (Excel/Google Sheets) to analyze performance, track KPIs, and inform strategy is important. Strong leadership and communication skills, able to inspire and develop teams while influencing executives and cross-functional partners, are crucial. Willingness to travel up to 50% of the time to oversee market performance and team development is also a requirement.
Lead multi-market operations by overseeing Regional Area Managers, Area Managers, and General Managers across multiple geographies, managing teams of 50+ with a culture of accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement. Coach layered management by providing guidance and development across multiple levels of management, ensuring leaders at each layer are empowered, aligned, and equipped to succeed. Launch and scale new markets by building operational playbooks to enter new geographies, ensuring successful stand-ups across staffing, vendor networks, owner onboarding, and guest experience. Integrate local acquisitions by leading the operational integration of newly acquired property management businesses, aligning them to AvantStay’s systems, standards, and culture. Ensure markets meet or exceed KPIs including guest satisfaction (CSAT, NPS), owner retention, quality standards, and financial performance, while driving efficiency in cleaning, maintenance, and vendor management. Build strong, trust-based relationships with property owners, serving as a strategic partner by understanding their goals, aligning them with operational objectives, and providing transparency through effective communication and reporting. Own budgets across markets, tracking and improving unit economics, overhead costs, and portfolio profitability. Use data-driven leadership by leveraging spreadsheets, dashboards, and reporting tools to guide decision making and improve operations, partnering with Data, Product, and Engineering to leverage technology that scales quality and efficiency. Serve as the voice of the field for central functions including Product, Engineering, Finance, and CX, ensuring alignment on strategy and execution.
Luxury short-term rental management platform
AvantStay offers a hospitality platform focused on short-term rentals, providing tailored experiences for guests. The company uses its own technology to manage bookings and operations, both on-site and remotely. With a presence in over 150 cities and a portfolio of 2,000 luxury properties, AvantStay partners with major platforms like Homes & Villas by Marriott International and facilitates direct bookings through more than 60 online travel agencies (OTAs). Unlike many competitors, AvantStay emphasizes curated experiences and a strong tech infrastructure to enhance guest interactions. The company's goal is to redefine the short-term rental market by delivering high-quality, personalized stays for travelers.