Iherb
Sr. Director, Global Content & Product Operations
Home Office, CA · Director
Sponsorship not specified$260k-$285kDetected 5 days ago
LLMsProject ManagementLogisticsProcess ImprovementVendor ManagementCommunication
About the role
- In this role, you will oversee the high-volume operational teams responsible for taking product data and customer-facing assets from inception to live-on-site globally: Content Operations, Product Content Onboarding, and Translation/Localization.
- The ideal candidate is a systems thinker with a passion for operational efficiency and AI enablement, leading the transition from traditional manual workflows to highly automated, AI-assisted pipelines.
Responsibilities
- Drive Global Throughput: Oversee and scale the day-to-day operations of our core teams: Content Operations, Product Content Onboarding, and Translation/Localization.
- Standardize & Optimize: Map and re-engineer end-to-end workflows to eliminate bottlenecks, establish clear SLAs, and drastically reduce the time it takes to get product content and listings live globally.
- Performance Architecture: Build data-driven dashboards to track operational KPIs, including queue velocity, publishing accuracy, team capacity, and unit cost per asset.
- Implement AI Solutions: Actively identify, pilot, and deploy AI-enabled workflows and automated tools to modernize production (e.g., utilizing LLMs for product copy generation, automated translation memory, and intelligent asset tagging).
- Modernize the Tech Stack: Partner with Product and Technology teams to optimize and integrate our Content Management Systems (CMS), Product Information Management (PIM) tools, and Translation Management Systems (TMS).
- Future-State Design: Define and execute a roadmap for next-generation, AI-assisted "human-in-the-loop" operational models that maximize team productivity.
- Intake & Prioritization: Establish scalable operating rhythms and prioritization frameworks to manage incoming content and listing requests from Merchandising, Marketing, and other relevant teams
- Other duties and responsibilities not outlined in this document may be added as necessary or desirable, with or without notice.
Requirements
- Generally requires 12+ years of experience in Business Operations, Commercial Operations, Ecommerce Operations, Operational Strategy, or related fields
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Operations, Technology, Engineering, or related field required.
- Ability to use judgment and reasoning skills, and determine when to escalate issues, as required, in a timely manner.
- Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a Team Member to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
- While performing the duties of this job, the Team Member is regularly required to talk and hear.
Nice to have
- A history of turning messy, human-dependent processes into streamlined, tool-driven, and highly measurable workflows.
- Experience administering or optimizing enterprise CMS, PIM, or Translation Management (TMS) platforms.
- Certifications or extensive practical experience in process improvement (Lean, Six Sigma, Agile).
- MBA or advanced degree preferred.
- Certifications or demonstrated experience in process improvement, operational transformation, AI/automation, or workflow optimization a plus
Skills
- Fast-paced with fewer interruptions than a typical office environment.
- Remote setting that combines professionalism with a casual atmosphere.
- Home Office environment, providing flexibility and comfort
- Communication tools tailored for remote work, including video conferencing, chat platforms, and project management software.
- Flexibility to accommodate extended work hours as needed
Compensation
- The expected salary range for this role is $260,000.00 - $285,000.00 USD.
- The actual base pay offered will be determined by factors such as the candidate's relevant experience, education, geographic location, and internal equity.
Benefits
- Education Requirements:
- The actual base pay offered will be determined by factors such as the candidate's relevant experience, education, geographic location, and internal equity.
Company info
- Member is frequently required to sit, walk, climb stairs, use hands and fingers, bend, stoop and reach with hands and arms.
- Reaching above shoulder heights, below the waist or lifting as required to file documents or store materials throughout the work day.
- Member may occasionally lift or move office products and supplies up to 25 pounds.
- Proper lifting techniques required.
- Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Operational Efficiency & Workflow Scaling
- We are seeking a highly strategic, technology-forward Senior Director of Global Content & Product Operations to lead, scale, and modernize the digital production engines powering our global e-commerce business.
Equal opportunity
- iHerb is an Equal Opportunity employer.
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