At SiteMinder we believe the individual contributions of our employees are what drive our success. That’s why we hire and encourage diverse teams that include and respect a variety of voices, identities, backgrounds, experiences and perspectives. Our diverse and inclusive culture enables our employees to bring their unique selves to work and be proud of doing so. It’s in our differences that we will keep revolutionising the way for our customers. We are better together!
What We Do…
We’re people who love technology but know that hoteliers just want things to be simple. So since 2006 we’ve been constantly innovating our world-leading hotel commerce platform to help accommodation owners find and book more guests online - quickly and simply.
We’ve helped everyone from boutique hotels to big chains, enabling travellers to book igloos, cabins, castles, holiday parks, campsites, pubs, resorts, Airbnbs, and everything in between.
And today, we’re the world’s leading open hotel commerce platform, supporting 50,000 hotels in 150+ countries - with over 130 million reservations processed by SiteMinder’s technology every year.
About the Global Process Excellence and Continuous Improvement Manager Role…
SiteMinder is building a Process Excellence function to drive operational efficiency, continuous improvement, and scalability across our Global Support organization. As the Global Process Excellence and Continuous Improvement Manager, you will establish and lead a high-performing team responsible for designing, documenting, optimizing, and maintaining critical support processes that directly impact customer experience and operational performance.
This is a strategic role that combines analytical rigor with stakeholder collaboration. You'll work cross-functionally with Customer Marketing, Learning & Development, Quality Assurance, Legal, Security and frontline support teams to identify improvement opportunities, implement sustainable solutions, and build a culture of continuous improvement. You'll translate data insights into actionable process changes and ensure consistent adoption through structured change management.
This role is ideal for someone who thinks end-to-end, connects dots across complex systems, sees patterns in data, and thrives at the intersection of strategy and execution.
What you’ll do…
Process Design & Optimization
Design end-to-end processes for all new product rollouts, features, or initiatives that impact customers – ensuring seamless customer experience and operational readiness before launch
Lead process improvement initiatives using Lean Six Sigma methodologies (DMAIC, Kaizen, PDCA) to optimize existing workflows
Map current and future state processes using Value Stream Mapping and BPMN to identify inefficiencies and bottlenecks
Conduct root cause analysis (5 Whys, Ishikawa, FMEA) to address systemic issues
Create and maintain comprehensive process documentation, SOPs, and workflow diagrams
Data Analysis & Insights
Analyze support case data and operational metrics to identify improvement opportunities and quantify business impact
Build business cases for process changes using SQL, Excel, Power BI/Tableau, and statistical analysis tools
Leverage predictive analytics and AI/ML to forecast trends and proactively address issues
Establish baseline metrics and track post-implementation performance
Stakeholder Collaboration & Change Management
Facilitate cross-functional workshops with agents, team leads, managers, and leadership to design and refine processes
Partner with Learning & Development to create training programs for new and revised processes when required
Collaborate with Global Support Operations to deliver ongoing briefings and enablement to frontline teams
Manage resistance through structured change management (ADKAR, Kotter) and effective communication strategies
Drive adoption and ensure sustained process adherence across teams
Continuous Improvement & Governance
Proactively identify problem areas through ongoing monitoring, trend analysis, and frontline feedback
Conduct periodic process audits to ensure adherence and identify gaps or drift
Establish governance frameworks for process ownership, review cycles, and continuous iteration
Champion a culture of continuous improvement through coaching and methodology training
Stay current with emerging technologies (AI, automation, process mining) and industry best practices
Team Leadership & Strategic Alignment
Build, mentor, and manage a team of 1-2 Process Improvement Analysts
Set priorities, allocate resources, and manage multiple improvement projects simultaneously
Connect process improvements to business outcomes (customer satisfaction, cost optimization, scalability)
Present findings, recommendations, and ROI projections to senior leadership
Contribute to long-term strategic planning for Global Support transformation
What you have…
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations Management, Business Administration, Industrial Engineering, or related field
Lean Six Sigma Black Belt certification (mandatory)
Project Management Professional (PMP) or equivalent project management certification (highly preferred)
Change Management certification (Prosci, Kotter, or similar) is a plus
5-7+ years of experience in process improvement, operational excellence, or continuous improvement roles
2+ years in a leadership or team management capacity
Strong background in hospitality industry, customer support, customer service, or BPO operations (highly preferred)
Demonstrated success leading cross-functional process improvement initiatives with measurable business impact
Experience implementing change management strategies in fast-paced, dynamic environments
Our Perks & Benefits…
- Mental health and well-being initiatives
- Generous parental (including secondary) leave policy
- Flexibility to work in a Hybrid model (2-3 days in-office)
- Paid birthday, study and volunteering leave every year
- Sponsored social clubs, team events, and celebrations
- Employee Resource Groups (ERG) to help you connect and get involved
- Investment in your personal growth offering training for your advancement
Does this job sound like you? If yes, we'd love for you to be part of our team! Please send a copy of your resume and our Talent Acquisition team will be in touch.
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