Senior Team Lead

Summary

Join Lyft's Places Data Curation team as a Team Lead and lead the team responsible for providing accurate and complete places data to enhance rider, driver, and partner experiences. You will manage curation projects, develop project strategy, and drive continuous improvement. This role requires strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills, along with experience managing data curation or customer service teams. The position offers a fully remote opportunity in Ukraine with benefits including paid parental leave, mental health benefits, and the latest technology.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s/Master’s degree or equivalent
• 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

Preferred Qualifications

• Background in mapping, cartography, or related fields
• Experience using OpenStreetMap
• Experience with data entry or data labeling
• Experience working with vendors and partners
• Technical skills in SQL or Python
• Experience with Jira

Benefits

• Professional and stable working environment
• The latest technology and equipment you need
• 28 calendar days for vacation and up to 5 sick days
• 18 weeks of paid parental leave. Biological, adoptive and foster parents are all eligible
• Mental health benefits
• Family building benefits
• This role is fully remote in Ukraine, candidates for this role must be based in Ukraine