Senior Director, Strategy & Operations, Dasher ...

About the TeamDoorDash is scaling at an unprecedented rate, and we are hiring a Sr Director to help build the world''s leading last-mile logistics platform in order to do that successfully, we''ll need to work across all audiences to streamline handoffs every step of the delivery. Whether it''s root causing and solving the complexities of a handoff on the 50th floor of a skyscraper or helping a dasher more seamlessly navigate parking at a Merchant every second matters. About the RoleWe''re looking for an entrepreneurial leader to lead a globally distributed and high-performing team of individuals to ultimately save Dashers time every day. This is a unique opportunity to help define and shape a fast-growing, global brand, and make a material impact on last-mile commerce as we know it.You''re excited about this opportunity because you will...Own the end to end strategy and execution for increasing Dasher earnings over time by increasing efficiency across delivery typesHire, retain, and coach a team of high-performing and motivated individuals who are focused on perfecting the delivery experience on the platform.Lead and influence a cross-functional team including operations, product, engineering, finance, analytics, and marketing to ultimately deliver memorable experiences for customers.Continuously engage and cultivate relationships with customers to understand their needs and identify strategic bets that can create step-change improvements for them.We''re excited about you because...You have a proven track record of leading initiatives, delivering results, and succeeding in a team environment.You have 12+ years of experience in operations, hospitality, technology, consulting, strategy, or related experience with at least 5 years of experience leading a team; high-growth or early-stage start-up experience is a plus You are able to synthesize data, make informed decisions and balance quantitative measurement with an empathetic, intuition-based mindset.You are able to communicate complex topics in a clear, concise, and thorough way to stakeholders at all levels of the organization.You love thinking about problems from a first principles approach, and you aren''t afraid to take action and try new things in order to create the futureYou focus on getting stuff done and aren''t afraid to get into the details. No job is beneath you and you lead from the frontWhy You''ll Love Working at DoorDashWe are leaders - Leadership is not limited to our management team. It''s something everyone at DoorDash embraces and embodies.We are operators - We believe the only way to predict the future is to build it. Creating solutions to lead our company and our industry is what we do on every project, every day. We are learners - Everyone here is continually learning on the job, no matter if we''ve been in a role for one year or one minute. We are committed to learning and implementing what is best for our customers, merchants, and dashers.We are one team - The magic of DoorDash is our people, together making our inspiring goals attainable and driving us to greater heights. About DoorDashAt DoorDash, our mission to empower local economies shapes how our team members move quickly, learn, and reiterate in order to make impactful decisions that display empathy for our range of users"”from Dashers to merchant partners to consumers. We are a technology and logistics company that started with door-to-door delivery, and we are looking for team members who can help us go from a company that is known for delivering food to a company that people turn to for any and all goods. DoorDash is growing rapidly and changing constantly, which gives our team members the opportunity to share their unique perspectives, solve new challenges, and own their careers. We''re committed to supporting employees'' happiness, healthiness, and overall well-being by providing comprehensive benefits and perks including premium healthcare, wellness expense reimbursement, paid parental leave and more.Our Commitment to Diversity and InclusionWe''re committed to growing and empowering a more inclusive community within our company, industry, and cities. That''s why we hire and cultivate diverse teams of people from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We believe that true innovation happens when everyone has room at the table and the tools, resources, and opportunity to excel.Statement of Non-Discrimination: In keeping with our beliefs and goals, no employee or applicant will face discrimination or harassment based on: race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, age, gender, marital/domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability status, or veteran status. Above and beyond discrimination and harassment based on "protected categories," we also strive to prevent other subtler forms of inappropriate behavior (i.e., stereotyping) from ever gaining a foothold in our office. Whether blatant or hidden, barriers to success have no place at DoorDash. We value a diverse workforce - people who identify as women, non-binary or gender non-conforming, LGBTQIA+, American Indian or Native Alaskan, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latinx, Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander, differently-abled, caretakers and parents, and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. Thank you to the Level Playing Field Institute for this statement of non-discrimination.Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and any other state or local hiring regulations, we will consider for employment any qualified applicant, including those with arrest and conviction records, in a manner consistent with the applicable regulation.If you need any accommodations, please inform your recruiting contact upon initial connection.

Created: 2025-10-04