Senior Team Lead - Places Data Curation

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Requirements:

• 2+ years of experience as a team lead or similar role (preferably managing data curation or customer service teams).
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Passion for delivering great customer experiences with a strong track record. Analytical mindset with problem-solving abilities.
• Self-directed and organized, comfortable with ambiguity, and able to prioritize multiple competing workflows. Takes initiative and knows when to ask for support.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills in English and Ukrainian. Ability to adapt communication style for different stakeholders and proactively share updates.
• Team player with a positive and collaborative approach, supporting team brainstorming and stakeholder communication.
• Ability to coach and develop team members within the organization.
• Comfortable learning and using new processes, systems, and tools, including data labeling tools and Google Workspace products.

Responsibilities:

• Manage curation projects from start to finish, including initiatives with high ambiguity and complexity.
• Lead the team responsible for Places Data Curation, assisting Engineering and Product teams through feature improvements, experimentation, and new feature launches. Drive continuous improvement in team processes.
• Develop project strategy aligned with company goals, define team roadmaps, and identify opportunities for increased efficiency. Define metrics for curation initiatives in collaboration with partners.
• Proactively identify and resolve issues, advocate for resources, and develop creative solutions.
• Demonstrate a strong understanding of the business impact of projects, effectively scope opportunities, and initiate new projects based on business priorities and product impact.
• Manage changes effectively and professionally, implement process improvements, and proactively collaborate with partners as needed.
• Build strong cross-functional relationships, leverage insights to inform partner decisions, and optimize curation quality and efficiency. Work with senior leadership to ensure blockers, risks, and open questions are addressed on time.
• Set performance expectations, provide regular feedback, conduct performance reviews, and foster a positive and inclusive team environment.
• Participate in the interview process as needed, in consultation with recruiting and people teams, following best practices.