Onboarding Operations Tech Lead New Remote - US

Twilio; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Twilio is hiring an Onboarding Operations Tech Lead to guide the global onboarding platform, ensure regulatory compliance, and drive automation across multi-channel processes.

You will translate technical changes into practical workflows, partner with Product and Engineering, and own the SOPs, SLAs, and governance that scale with platform adoption. Travel about 10% for in-person collaboration and customer engagements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience in business or tech.
• 6+ years in operations, onboarding, or program management in tech ecosystems.
• Experience building operational frameworks and cross-functional automation.
• Strong data fluency with SQL, Looker, Tableau, Snowflake, or similar tools.
• Ability to translate complex engineering concepts into actionable workflows.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with non-technical stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Architect foundational onboarding frameworks, SOPs, SLAs, and governance.
• Translate telemetry and funnels into automated onboarding workflows.
• Bridge Operations and Product with self-serve tooling and verifications.
• Act as technical translator between Engineering and Operations.
• Drive process improvements and manage key performance metrics.
• Escalate high-value onboarding cases with cross-functional teams.
• Create runbooks and training materials for global operations.
• Mentor junior team members and scale the onboarding org.

Skills

SQL

Python

Workflow automation

Data analysis

KYC/compliance

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in business or technology

Tools

Looker

Tableau

Snowflake

Job description

At Twilio, we’re shaping the future of communications, all from the comfort of our homes. We deliver innovative solutions to hundreds of thousands of businesses and empower millions of developers worldwide to craft personalized customer experiences.

Our dedication to remote-first work , and strong culture of connection and global inclusion means that no matter your location, you’re part of a vibrant team with diverse experiences making a global impact each day. As we continue to revolutionize how the world interacts, we’re acquiring new skills and experiences that make work feel truly rewarding. Your career at Twilio is in your hands.
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Hiring and how we work

We use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to help make our hiring process efficient. That said, every hiring decision is made by real Twilions!

Also, while we are a remote-first company, you may be asked to report in person on an ad-hoc basis for team gatherings, functional off-sites or customer meetings.
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See yourself at Twilio

Join the team as Twilio’s next Onboarding Operations Tech Lead

About the job

This position is needed to lead operational execution, architect risk and workflow strategies, and build the foundational systems for global onboarding. You will ensure that users and clients transition onto our platform efficiently, meeting all verification, compliance, and platform readiness requirements without operational drag.

We are looking for a domain expert who excels at turning chaotic, multi-channel processes into streamlined, automated platform controls. The ideal candidate has masterful operational investigative skills, excels at turning complex workflow data into functional product improvements, acts as a critical bridge translating technical engineering concepts into operational execution, and thrives when operating in a highly regulated industry especially when new deadlines are rolled out.

Responsibilities

In this role, you’ll:

• Architect Foundational Frameworks: Build and own the end-to-end Onboarding Ops roadmap, establishing baseline standard operating procedures (SOPs), service-level agreements (SLAs), and operational governance..
• Translate Data to Strategy: Analyze operational telemetry, activation funnels, and drop-off metrics to uncover macro friction trends, directly designing targeted intervention logic and automated workflows to resolve them.
• Bridge Operations & Product: Partner closely with Product, Engineering, and Go-To-Market teams to build long-term, structural platform controls, self-serve onboarding tooling, and automated verification checks.
• Serve as a Technical Translator: Act as the critical link between Engineering and frontline Operations, demystifying complex technical platform changes, API updates, and engineering rollouts into actionable, easy-to-understand workflows and guidance for the operations team.
• Optimize Operational Workflows: Drive process improvements, manage operational performance metrics (e.g., Time-to-Value, Activation Rate, CSAT), and continuously streamline manual intervention queues to maximize accuracy and team efficiency.
• Manage High-Stakes Escalations: Serve as the final point of operational escalation for complex or high-value onboarding cases, navigating cross-functional risk vectors clearly with Legal, Trust & Safety, and Go-To-Market leaders.
• Document & Institutionalize Knowledge: Author, refine, and maintain comprehensive runbooks, team playbooks, and training documentation for global operations teams.
• Multiply Team Talent: Actively mentor early-in-career team members, build enablement frameworks, and lay the operational groundwork to scale the team as platform adoption grows.

Qualifications

Twilio values diverse experiences from all kinds of industries, and we encourage everyone who meets the required qualifications to apply. If your career is just starting or hasn't followed a traditional path, don't let that stop you from considering Twilio. We are always looking for people who will bring something new to the table!

*Required:

• Bachelor’s Degree in a business or technology discipline, or equivalent practical job experience.
• 6+ years of experience in operations, implementations, customer onboarding, or program management in tech, FinTech, SaaS, or complex digital ecosystems.
• Proven track record of operating as a founding or pioneer team member, building operational frameworks, workflows, and policies in highly ambiguous environments.
• Demonstrated experience managing cross-functional projects with Product and Engineering to automate manual operations.
• Strong data fluency with experience using tools (SQL, Looker, Tableau, Snowflake, or similar) to analyze workflow performance, defend strategy decisions, and present findings to leadership.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a proven ability to explain complex technical workflows and operational requirements to non-technical stakeholders.
• Comfortable managing absolute ambiguity, working independently without constant supervision, and making high-stakes decisions under tight operational SLAs.
• Advanced proficiency using SQL, Python, or workflow automation platforms to manipulate large data sets and automate tasks.
• Direct experience with user identity verification, KYC, or regulatory compliance workflows during customer onboarding.
• Expertise in process improvement frameworks (Lean, Six Sigma, Agile).
• Proven experience building and scaling training programs for junior operations staff.

Location

This role will be remote, but is not eligible to be hired in San Francisco, CA, Oakland, CA, San Jose, CA, or the surrounding areas.

Travel

We prioritize connection and opportunities to build relationships with our customers and each other. For this role, approximately 10% travel is anticipated to help you connect in-person in a meaningful way.

What We Offer

Working at Twilio offers many benefits, including competitive pay, generous time off, ample parental and wellness leave, healthcare, a retirement savings program, and much more. Offerings vary by location.

Compensation

The estimated pay ranges for this role are as follows:

• Based in Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Vermont or Washington D.C. : $96,640 - $120,800
• Based in New York, New Jersey, Washington State, or California (outside of the San Francisco Bay area): $102,240 - $127,800
• Based in the San Francisco Bay area, California: $113,600 - $142,000
• This role may be eligible to participate in Twilio’s equity plan and corporate bonus plan. All roles are generally eligible for the following benefits: health care insurance, 401(k) retirement account, paid sick time, paid personal time off, paid parental leave.

The successful candidate’s starting salary will be determined based on permissible, non-discriminatory factors such as skills, experience, and geographic location.

Applications for this role are intended to be accepted until November 23rd, but may change based on business needs.

Twilio thinks big. Do you?

We like to solve problems, take initiative, pitch in when needed, and are always up for trying new things. That's why we seek out colleagues who embody our values — something we call Twilio Magic . Additionally, we empower employees to build positive change in their communities by supporting their volunteering and donation efforts.

So, if you're ready to unleash your full potential, do your best work, and be the best version of yourself, apply now! If this role isn't what you're looking for, please consider other open positions.

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