Director Aviation Innovation

The Director, Aviation Innovation will play a foundational role in expanding CLEAR’s airport business beyond the security checkpoint, in order to drive member retention and delight via new friction-free offerings. This individual will own strategy and execution for new aviation products that are complementary to CLEAR’s existing products. This individual will build external relationships, drive internal cross-functional teams, and bring structure to complex, cutting-edge problems. We’re looking for a customer-centric, creative, metrics-driven self-starter who is obsessed with the art of the possible and relentless execution.

What You’ll Do:

• Review and analyze market data, conduct industry research to understand where there is demand and gaps in the airport experience in order to drive member acquisition and retention
• Lead the full development lifecycle of new products in the aviation ecosystem – from discovery to MVP launch to iteration and ultimately scale
• Build a focused, high-quality pipeline of partnership opportunities for aviation focused experiences, ultimately leading deal negotiation and managing the partner relationships
• Work with Product, Engineering and other internal partners to manage execution timelines & resourcing towards successful partnership implementation, including informing our product roadmap to drives continuous top-line growth & deep engagement and utilization
• Build decks for pitch and other client meetings 

How You’ll Measure Success:

• You’ll expand CLEAR’s airport business beyond the security checkpoint
• You’ll launch new friction free offerings in airports that will delight members
• You’ll drive member acquisition retention
• You’ll build strong internal and external relationships 

What You’re Great At:

• 7-10+ years professional experience including strategic partnerships or operations, ideally with prior experience at a market-leading organization with a focus on innovation & growth 
• Experience bringing new products to market
• Detail oriented and thorough, even when managing multiple complex projects
• Dexterity interfacing with a complex array of stakeholders at partner companies across functions including c-suite, product, technology, privacy, security, marketing and finance 
• A self-starter with a strong sense of urgency who’s excited to experience a start-up in hyper-growth
• Sense of humility and a desire to roll up your sleeves
• Fast learner who can quickly get up to speed on identity-related products and problems
• Project management experience; PMP certification a plus 
• B.S. or B.A. or equivalent experience

How You'll be Rewarded:

At CLEAR we help YOU move forward - because when you’re at your best, we’re at our best. You’ll work with talented team members who are motivated by our mission of making experiences safer and easier. Our hybrid work environment provides flexibility. In our offices, you’ll enjoy benefits like meals and snacks. We invest in your well-being and learning & development with our stipend and reimbursement programs. 

We offer holistic total rewards, including comprehensive healthcare plans, family building benefits (fertility and adoption/surrogacy support), flexible time off, free OneMedical memberships for you and your dependents, and a 401(k) retirement plan with employer match. 

The base salary range for this role is $145,000 - 175,000 depending on levels of skills and experience.

The base salary range represents the low and high end of CLEAR’s salary range for this position. Salaries will vary depending on various factors which include, but are not limited to location, education, skills, experience and performance. The range listed is just one component of CLEAR’s total compensation package for employees and other rewards may include annual bonuses, commission, Restricted Stock Units

About CLEAR

Have you ever had that green-light feeling? When you hit every green light and the day just feels like magic. CLEAR's mission is to create frictionless experiences where every day has that feeling. With more than 13+ million passionate members and hundreds of partners around the world, CLEAR’s identity platform is transforming the way people live, work, and travel. Whether it’s at the airport, stadium, or right on your phone, CLEAR connects you to the things that make you, you - unlocking easier, more secure, and more seamless experiences - making them all feel like magic.

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