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Navan is seeking a bold and visionary SVP, Global Operations & Services to lead, elevate, and transform our global service organization into a world-class, customer obsessed powerhouse. Navan is reshaping the future of corporate travel and expense, and radical customer care is our ultimate differentiator. Reporting to the COO, you will be a proven operator and innovator, critical to driving unparalleled customer support and operational excellence at a massive global scale.
Job Responsibility:
Define and Execute Global Strategy: Redefine the vision and strategy for a world class Global Operations and Service (GO&S) organization, leading large-scale transformation initiatives to deliver exceptional and seamless customer experiences across every channel
Pioneer Tech and AI Deployment: Own the deployment of Generative AI and automation technologies to accelerate problem resolution, deliver proactive support, and achieve step-change improvements in service quality and velocity
End-to-End Operational Ownership: Oversee all service operations - from front-line travel agents to back-office reconciliation - while establishing robust capacity planning, budgeting, and performance on key metrics (CSAT, NPS, SLA)
Drive Strategic Alignment: Foster a unified, customer-centric operating model by securing strategic alignment across key executive functions: Product, Engineering, Sales, and Customer Success
Build an Award-Winning Team: Cultivate a high-performing global team and champion a “customer first, always” mindset to elevate Navan’s support into an award-winning, best-in-class organization
Requirements:
12+ years in Global Operations/Customer Service
At least 8+ years in senior leadership roles within high-growth, tech-forward organizations
Proven ability to scale a global customer support function that consistently delivers best-in-class CSAT and NPS in a fast-paced environment
Track record of leading transformation at scale while delivering measurable improvements in both customer satisfaction and operational excellence
Deep expertise in service strategy, process design (ex. Lean, Six Sigma), and leveraging predictive analytics and emerging technologies (GenAI)
Exceptional communicator with a consultative, cross-functional approach and experience working across regions and time zones
Comfortable navigating high-growth ambiguity, fast decision-making and resource allocation in evolving markets
Extensive domestic and international travel required
Nice to have:
Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Operations Management, Engineering, or a related field
MBA or equivalent preferred
Experience in tech-based global distribution or transactional systems (eg. Fintech, SaaS or a diversified conglomerate)
Experience building global support hubs and multilingual, multicultural support teams
What we offer:
Generous medical plans
Dental and vision benefits with premiums covered by Navan