Manager, Insurance Claims Operations

DoorDash

$95K — $115K *
Tempe, AZ 85281In-Person
Finance & Insurance
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 6+ years leading complex operations in sectors like insurance, risk, or program management.
  • Experience driving AI, automation, or digital transformation initiatives is preferred.
  • Proven ability to manage cross-functional projects from strategy through execution across diverse teams.
  • Strong analytical skills to develop scalable governance and workflows using data.
  • Excellent communication skills to foster trust and alignment at all organizational levels.
  • Ability to prioritize effectively in a fast-changing work environment.
  • Curious and adaptable mindset with a focus on customer experience and sound risk judgment.

Responsibilities

  • Lead strategic initiatives to enhance scalability and performance of Insurance Claims Operations.
  • Partner with teams to design and implement AI-enabled workflows and automation solutions.
  • Drive operational transformation through redesign and continuous improvement of processes.
  • Develop strategies that boost customer experience while improving operational efficiency.
  • Manage cross-functional programs from concept to implementation, ensuring successful execution.
  • Establish operational governance and performance metrics for informed decision-making.
  • Collaborate with partners and internal teams to enhance operational effectiveness and claims outcomes.

Benefits

  • Hybrid work schedule with flexibility to work from home and office.
  • Opportunity to lead innovative projects in a fast-paced environment.
  • Engagement with a diverse range of cross-functional teams.
  • Focus on professional growth within a continually evolving organization.
  • Fostering a culture of operational excellence and continuous learning.
Full Job Description
About the Role

DoorDash is seeking a Manager, Insurance Claims Operations to help lead the next generation of claims operations.

This role is responsible for driving strategic initiatives that improve operational performance, implement AI-enabled solutions, modernize workflows, and support the continued evolution of our global claims organization. Working closely with cross-functional partners across Engineering, Product, Legal, Data Science, Actuarial, Quality Assurance and many others. You'll identify opportunities to simplify complex processes, improve automation, and build scalable operational capabilities.

This is an ideal opportunity for a strategic operations leader who thrives in fast-paced environments, enjoys solving complex business challenges, and is passionate about leveraging technology to transform operational workflows.

This position will report to the Senior Manager, Claims Strategy & Operations, and will be required to go into our Tempe, AZ office on a hybrid schedule.
You're excited about this opportunity because you will
  • Lead strategic initiatives that improve the scalability, effectiveness, and performance of Insurance Claims Operations.
  • Partner with cross-functional teams to design, implement, and optimize AI-enabled workflows and automation solutions.
  • Drive operational transformation through process redesign, workflow optimization, and continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Develop operational strategies that enhance customer experience while improving efficiency, quality, and business outcomes.
  • Lead complex cross-functional programs from concept through implementation, ensuring successful execution across multiple stakeholder groups.
  • Build operational governance, reporting, and performance metrics that support informed decision-making and continuous improvement.
  • Collaborate with carrier partners, third-party administrators, and internal business teams to strengthen operational partnerships and improve claims outcomes.
  • Influence organizational strategy by identifying opportunities to simplify operations, reduce manual effort, and improve scalability.
  • Foster a culture of innovation, operational excellence, and continuous learning as Claims Operations continues to evolve.
We're excited about you because...
  • 6+ years leading complex operations (insurance, risk, Trust & Safety, marketplace ops, or program management), with progressive cross-functional leadership.
  • Experience driving AI, automation, or digital transformation initiatives - strongly preferred.
  • Proven ability to take cross-functional projects from strategy through execution, influencing stakeholders without direct authority.
  • Strong analytical skills, using data to build scalable governance, metrics, and workflows.
  • Excellent communicator who builds trust and alignment across teams and levels.
  • Comfortable prioritizing competing goals in a fast-changing environment.
  • Curious, adaptable, and customer-first, balancing efficiency with sound risk judgment.


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