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full-timeSenior Manager, Quality, Volume Tiers
Airbnb · Ireland
Airbnb was born in 2007 when two hosts welcomed three guests to their San Francisco home, and has since grown to over 5 million hosts who have welcomed over 2 billion guest arrivals in almost every country across the globe. Every day, hosts offer unique stays and experiences that make it possible for guests to connect with communities in a more authentic way. The Community You Will Join: The Senior Quality Lead, Volume Tiers is the single accountable leader for quality measurement, insights, and continuous improvement across Airbnb's highest-volume Community Support functions. This role owns the end-to-end quality program for: Global English (GE) Rest of World (ROW; which is comprised of 9 different languages) Elevated Support GE and ROW span across multiple service tiers: Resolutions 1, 2, and 3, Dedicated Service Support (DSS), Dedicated Managed Host Support (DMHS); supported across a global partner network operating 24/7 in dozens of languages. The Difference You will Make: This is a senior leadership role operating at the intersection of strategy and execution. The Senior Quality Lead will break down silos within the Quality organization, establish a unified operating model, and leverage AI-powered tools to scale quality insights. This leader will work closely with Service Delivery, Training, Business Process Improvement, and other stakeholders to ensure alignment on priorities, remediate issues, and ensure Airbnb is providing its global partner network a unified set of priorities. The successful candidate will establish themselves as a credible partner to stakeholders and be recognized internally as the voice of quality for the Volume Tier portfolio. A Typical Day: Strategic Leadership & Program Ownership Own and execute the Volume Tier quality strategy aligned to several critical priorities: breaking silos, aligning with stakeholders, defining a clear operating model, and driving measurable impact. Consolidate fragmented QA frameworks across GE and ROW into a unified operating model, eliminating inconsistent processes, divergent NPS detractor approaches, and incompatible quality signals. Represent Volume Tier quality in WBRs, MBRs, QBRs, and cross-functional planning forums; bring a proactive, narrative-led perspective that gives leadership visibility before problems surface in operational reviews. Measurement & Quality Execution Oversee QA evaluation execution across all Volume Tier partner sites globally, ensuring consistent application of QA processes and frameworks. Lead root cause analysis on systemic failures, translating QA findings into product, process, and policy recommendations that go beyond agent-level coaching. Formalize Audit the Auditor as an ongoing control: define sample selection, alignment thresholds, root cause review, and evaluator-level remediation processes. Ensure every evaluation closes with a documented coaching action; build the tracking mechanisms to measure whether coaching is translating into performance improvement over time. Insights, Reporting & Stakeholder Partnership Establish automated KPI reporting across all Volume Tier sites, tiers, and languages, eliminating manual processes. Unify NPS detractor analysis across GE and ROW, ensuring global patterns surface in real time. Build a Partner QA Performance Scorecard, establishing clear accountability for Calibration Accuracy, Evaluation Completeness, Critical Error Detection, Coaching Effectiveness. AI & Technology Enablement Lead the deployment of AutoQA (via Observe.AI) across Volume Tiers; partner with the Platform team to ensure appropriate sequencing. Build and govern a clear accountability framework for AI-assisted quality tools and processes. People & Culture Leadership Lead a globally distributed team of Partner Quality Leads and Quality Insights Analysts. Foster a One-Quality-Team culture that eliminates the cross-team divides: shared best practices, cross-regional learning, and proactive knowledge sharing. Set high expectations and hold the team accountable for output quality, insight delivery, and stakeholder engagement. Partner closely with peers to ensure one consistent quality voice across the portfolio. Your Expertise: 12+ years of experience in Customer/Community Support, Quality Assurance, or Contact Center Operations, with direct accountability for large-scale, multilingual QA programs. 5+ years managing globally distributed QA teams across multiple languages, regions, and partner organizations in a 24/7 support environment. Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience, preferably in related field; MBA or Masters preferred Experience with QA tooling platforms, including hands-on ownership of form design, calibration management, and AutoQA deployment. Deep expertise in quality methodologies (COPC, AQS, Six Sigma, Lean), with a proven ability to apply them to high-volume, complex support environments. Demonstrated track record of leading quality transformation, consolidating fragmented programs, driving
| Role | Senior Manager, Quality, Volume Tiers |
|---|---|
| Company | Airbnb |
| Location | Ireland |
| Type | full-time |
| Compensation | Not disclosed |
| Posted | 2026-10-05 |
| Deadline | Rolling |
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- 1ApplicationSubmit your resume through the apply link.
- 2ScreeningRecruiter reviews your background against the role.
- 3AssessmentA technical test, assignment, or coding round, depending on the role.
- 4Interview(s)One or more rounds with the hiring team.
- 5OfferOffer letter with compensation and start date.
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0/4About Airbnb
Airbnb is a global platform that facilitates travel and accommodation by connecting guests with hosts. Since its inception in 2007, the company has grown from its first three guests to hosting 1.5 billion arrivals. The platform operates through a network of 5 million hosts who provide lodging options to travelers worldwide. Airbnb maintains a global creative community and emphasizes a flexible work environment for its employees, allowing them to live and work in various locations where regulations permit.
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