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
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