Hybrid VP Operations – Americas

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About the role

  • Vice President, Americas Operations at Intrepid Travel overseeing operational delivery and incident management across North and South America. Driving strategic objectives and supporting global standards in operations.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee the end-to-end operational delivery of Intrepid, external brand, and acquired business trips across the global country office network.
  • Build leader capability and support country offices to maintain strong operational performance.
  • Embed global standards and systems and drive continuous improvement.
  • Lead safety, risk, and incident management, ensuring travelers, leaders, and partners are protected.
  • Shape global and regional operational strategy, policy, and best practices.

Requirements

  • Demonstrated operational and/or relevant business experience within a DMC environment or comparable setting.
  • Proven experience in incident management and operational risk response.
  • Experience operating at a senior management level, with responsibility for leadership and decision-making.
  • Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship-building capability, with the ability to work effectively both independently and within cross-functional teams.
  • Experience in operational implementation and end-to-end product delivery.
  • Highly developed project management and organisational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving capability in addressing operational challenges and driving practical solutions.
  • Solid understanding of Intrepid’s operating model and DMC network.
  • Demonstrated ability to motivate, engage, and develop others within diverse, cross-cultural environments.
  • Ability and willingness to work flexible hours when required and undertake regular business travel.

Benefits

  • Flexible work arrangements, work-from-home and the ability to 'work from anywhere' 4 weeks a year
  • A free Intrepid trip every year, plus generous discounts for families, and close friends
  • 5 extra days of leave a year for use on Intrepid trips
  • A minimum of 10 weeks paid parental leave for all parents, and other additional leave provisions.
  • Access to e-learning platforms, professional development and mentor programs
  • 20 hours of volunteer leave every year to use on causes most important to you
  • Employee Assistance Program, a 24/7 service that offers counselling for you and your family

Job title

VP Operations – Americas

Job type

Experience level

Lead

Salary

$120,000 - $140,000 per year

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

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