Automation Manager

About GetYourGuide

GetYourGuide is the globally leading marketplace for unforgettable travel experiences. Travelers use GetYourGuide to discover the best things to do in a destination. Since its founding in 2009, people from all over the world have booked more than 200 million tours, activities, and attraction tickets through GetYourGuide. Powered by a global team of over 800 travel experts and technologists, we are headquartered in Berlin and have 15 local offices around the world. Visit our careers website to learn more.

Team mission

Role Overview:

We are seeking a dynamic and forward-thinking Automation Manager to lead our automation initiatives. This role will oversee the automation of current processes and identify future potential operational and customer-facing automations, leveraging AI and LLM technologies across different channels.

Responsibilities:

Process Improvement and Automation:

• Identify opportunities for process improvement and automation across various departments.
• Map current manual processes handled by agents and assess automation requirements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and implement automation solutions using AI/LLM technologies.
• Oversee the development and deployment of automation workflows and tools.
• Monitor and evaluate the performance of automation initiatives, ensuring efficiency and effectiveness.
• Stay updated with industry trends and emerging technologies to keep our automation strategies competitive.
• Provide training and support to teams on automation tools and best practices.
• Develop and implement a framework for experimentation, including running A/B tests to optimize AI/LLM prompts and processes.

Project Management and Leadership:

• Contribute to KPI target setting for the department, enabling the team to achieve KPIs and meet roadmap milestones.
• Define and lead functional areas/projects with clear objectives, outcomes, and contingency plans by leveraging subject matter expertise.
• Work independently within the department in their area of expertise.
• Manage escalated processes, cases, or projects of high complexity with expertise.
• Support the creation of department strategy and adapt it to their specific area of expertise.
• Drive innovation across larger or cross-functional projects to implement new solutions or technologies.

Collaboration and Compliance:

• Consider the broader context within responsibilities and identify trade-offs where necessary.
• Fully comprehend and clearly communicate their team's goals and strategy to collaborators/stakeholders.
• Ensure engagement and buy-in while collaborating effectively across partner teams within the department, influencing broader strategies and fostering collaboration.
• Partner with SaaS vendors to drive innovation, customization, and favorable ROI.
• Ensure compliance with relevant regulations and standards.

Requirements:

• Minimum +3 years of experience in Process management, ideally +5 years of experience.
• Experience in process automation and management, preferably in a technology-driven environment.
• Strong understanding of AI and LLM technologies and their application in business processes.
• Expertise in prompt engineering and designing effective AI/LLM interactions.
• Excellent project management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, agile environment.
• Rest API and JSON knowledge is a plus.

How we set you up for success:

• Invest in your development with an annual personal growth budget
• Enjoy flexibility with a hybrid work-from-home and telecommuting policy
• Save on transportation costs with discounted public transportation tickets
• Support your loved ones with generous maternity and paternity leave policies

And more...

We look forward to hearing from you

Unlock your full potential and join our mission to create unforgettable experiences for millions around the world. If you have the skills and passion for joining our team, we invite you to apply by submitting your CV/resume in English through the form below. Check out how we hire for tips and visibility into our process and check out life at GetYourGuide. If you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to contact us via [email protected].

We are an equal-opportunity employer

Our commitment is that every qualified person will be evaluated according to skills regardless of age, gender identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability status, or religion. Please refrain from including your picture and age with the application. 

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