Manager, Customer Journey

Job description

Driven to be the Best People. Performance. Purpose. At Avis Budget Group, we’re driven to be the best vehicle rental company in the world, together. Our 25,000 employees raise the bar every day, bringing different perspectives, taking ownership, and leading with integrity. We’re defining the future of mobility with safe, sustainable solutions that move people, businesses, and communities forward. The Manager, Customer Journey analyzes end-to-end customer journeys to identify friction points and develops experience improvements that reduce friction, strengthen loyalty, and drive business performance. This role partners cross-functionally with Operations, Fleet, Digital, Marketing, and CVC to map journeys, design improvements, measure performance, and track improvement impact. This role reports to the Director, Customer Journey Design and provides the analytical and execution backbone for the organization's journey improvement agenda, including support of the CX Council. What You'll Do: Journey Analysis & Mapping Map end-to-end customer journeys across contact center, digital, and physical touchpoints. Analyze Voice of Customer, operational, and behavioral data to identify friction points and root causes. Conduct root-cause analysis for drivers of service and Tier 1 complaints. Experience Improvement Design Develop recommendations and experience improvements to reduce friction in high-priority journeys. Partner with Operations, Fleet, Digital, Marketing, and CVC to design and validate solutions. Prepare business cases and prioritization inputs for review by the CX Council. Cross-Functional Partnership & Execution Partner with cross-functional teams to implement approved journey improvements. Support initiatives that drive digital adoption and self-service to reduce customer friction. Coordinate pilots and track implementation progress against plan. Performance Measurement & Reporting Track KPI performance including NPS (Rentals and Contact Centers), contact reduction, digital and self-service adoption, and booking conversion rates. Build reporting and dashboards that make journey performance visible to stakeholders. Measure and report the impact of implemented improvements over time. CX Council Support Prepare analysis, materials, and recommendations for CX Council review. Track action items, owners, and status of cross-functional CX initiatives. Perks You’ll Get: Access to Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability insurance Eligible to elect other voluntary benefits including: Group Auto Insurance, Group Home Insurance, Pet Insurance, Legal Assistance, Identity Theft Protection, FSA, Accident Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance, and additional life insurance coverages 401(k) Retirement Plan with company matched contributions Full training to learn the business and enhance professional skills Employee discounts, including discounted prices on the purchase of Avis/Budget cars Access to an Employee Assistance Program for services including counseling, financial and legal consultation, referrals for care service and more What We're Looking For: Education: Bachelor's degree in Business, Customer Experience, Marketing, or a related field. Experience: 5-7 years of experience in customer experience, journey mapping, or CX analytics roles. Experience analyzing customer feedback and operational data to identify friction points. Demonstrated ability to partner cross-functionally and drive initiatives to completion. Experience in a consumer-facing industry (travel, retail, hospitality, or services preferred). Skills: Proficiency in journey mapping and root-cause analysis techniques. Working knowledge of CX metrics (NPS, CSAT, CES) and reporting/visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI). Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate data into clear recommendations. Strong project management and cross-functional collaboration skills. Competencies: Customer-centric mindset with attention to detail in journey analysis. Analytical thinker who connects data to practical experience improvements. Collaborative partner who builds trust across functions. Organized and results-oriented, with a bias for measurable action. The annual starting salary for this position is between $150,000 – $175,000 annually. Factors that may affect starting pay within this range include geography/market, skills, education, experience, and other qualifications of the successful candidate. Who We Are: Here at Avis Budget Group, you will be joining a team of 25,000 driven people, performing with purpose. Together, we’re moving the future of transportation forward with our innovative, customer-focused solutions. Our culture is performance driven, where we encourage and support each other to be at our best through leadership, training, tools, and rewards. We are proud to make a positive difference to the lives of our colleagues, customers, and communities where we operate. Avis Budget Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other category protected by applicable law. This advertisement does not constitute a promise or guarantee of employment. This advertisement describes the general nature and level of this position only. Essential functions and responsibilities may change as business needs require. The compensation and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, with or without notice, subject to applicable law. This position may be with any affiliate of Avis Budget Group. Parsippany New Jersey United States of America