Senior Lead, Strategy & Operations - North Asia (Seoul Based)

About Agoda At Agoda, we bridge the world through travel. Our story began in 2005, when two lifelong friends and entrepreneurs, driven by their passion for travel, launched Agoda to make it easier for everyone to explore the world. Today, we are part of Booking Holdings [NASDAQ: BKNG], with a diverse team of over 7,000 people from 90 countries, working together in offices around the globe. Every day, we connect people to destinations and experiences, with our great deals across our millions of hotels and holiday properties, flights, and experiences worldwide. No two days are the same at Agoda. Data and technology are at the heart of our culture, fueling our curiosity and innovation. If you’re ready to begin your best journey and help build travel for the world, join us. Location: Seoul, South Korea About the Team: The North Asia Regional Management Office partners closely with Agoda’s regional leadership to deliver actionable insights, align cross-functional objectives, and drive high-impact strategic initiatives. Our mandate is to translate top-level priorities into operational excellence, transforming early-stage concepts into scalable business opportunities that accelerate local and regional growth. Why Join Us? This is a unique opportunity to drive strategic impact at scale, working at the intersection of analytics, strategy, and operations in one of the most dynamic regions for Agoda. If you are passionate about solving complex business problems and thrive in a collaborative, high-performance environment, we invite you to join our team and shape the future of travel in North Asia. The Opportunity: As Senior Manager/Lead of Strategy & Operations, North Asia, you will play a pivotal role in shaping Agoda’s strategic direction across the region. You will lead mission-critical projects, working alongside senior leaders in product, supply, marketing, and finance to deliver on our most important business objectives. Your expertise in market and data analysis will inform executive decision-making and unlock new avenues for growth. Key Responsibilities: • Strategic Planning: Design and implement long-term strategies that drive sustainable business growth and competitive advantage. • Performance Management: Define and track key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the impact of strategic initiatives and ensure accountability. • Program Execution: Lead the end-to-end delivery of strategic programs, ensuring alignment with business goals, timely execution, and continuous improvement. • Stakeholder Engagement: Build trusted relationships with senior stakeholders, facilitating clear communication and cross-functional collaboration to advance shared objectives. • Market & Competitive Analysis: Conduct rigorous market research and competitor benchmarking to identify emerging trends and inform strategic priorities. • Data-Driven Insights: Leverage advanced analytics to evaluate business performance and guide data-driven decision-making. What We’re Looking For: • Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business, Economics, Finance, or a related field; MBA or equivalent advanced degree strongly preferred. • Language : Ability to be able to communicate in both Korean & English. • Experience: Experience in strategy, management consulting, or a related discipline, with a proven record of leading complex, high-impact initiatives. • Analytical Acumen: Exceptional quantitative and analytical skills, with the ability to distill complex data into actionable insights. • Leadership: Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and drive projects to successful outcomes in a fast-paced environment. • Communication: Outstanding verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to influence and engage senior stakeholders. • Problem-Solving: Strong strategic and creative problem-solving capabilities, with a track record of addressing complex business challenges. • Project Management: Advanced project management skills, including the ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver results under tight deadlines. • Stakeholder Management: Experience building and maintaining relationships with key internal and external stakeholders. • Technical Proficiency: Proficiency in data analysis tools (e.g., Excel, SQL, Tableau) and financial modeling. #South Korea #Japan #Singapore #Hong Kong #Strategy # Ops # Business Growth #Leadership #Agoda # Hiring Please review our Hiring Process Guidelines before your interview — click here to learn how interviewing at Agoda works. 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