Leads regional operations and partner relationships across North and Latin America for a global travel and hospitality platform. Executes multi-market programs, improves operating processes, monitors performance, coordinates cross-functional teams, and provides leadership recommendations. Requires strong stakeholder management, analytics, and independent prioritization skills, with experience in regional operations, partnerships, business development, or strategy. The role is a remote, full-time U.S. contract position.
About the Role
We're looking for a Senior Regional Lead to drive operations and partner relationships across the Americas for a global travel and hospitality platform. You'll bring regional strategies to life, manage key partnerships, and make sure programs run smoothly across multiple markets. You'll work at the center of cross-functional teams, turning regional insights into better results for the business and its partners.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the execution of regional programs and initiatives across North and Latin American markets
- Build and manage relationships with key partners, serving as a trusted point of contact
- Monitor regional performance, identify trends, and recommend actions to improve outcomes
- Design and improve operating processes that help regional teams and partners work efficiently
- Coordinate across global and local teams, including product, marketing, policy, and support, to keep priorities aligned
- Prepare clear updates and recommendations for leadership
Qualifications
Required
- 7+ years of experience in regional operations, partnerships, business development, or strategy roles
- Proven experience managing multi-market programs or partner relationships
- Strong analytical skills and comfort using data to guide decisions
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, including with senior leaders
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Preferred
- Experience in travel, hospitality, or marketplace businesses
- Experience working across Latin American or Canadian markets
- Professional proficiency in Spanish or Portuguese
Key Details
- Start Date: Flexible
- Duration: Long-term contract (length to be confirmed)
- Location: Remote (within the U.S.)
- Work Schedule: Full-time, 40 hours/week, Monday-Friday
- Pay Rate: $75-$89/hour
- Employment Type: W-2 (no C2C or 1099)
- Work Authorization: Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.
- Engagement: Contract role through Maleda Tech.
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