Lead Program Manager, Design

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Take ownership of comprehensive program management for a design team focused on delivering essential product initiatives.

• Define, plan, implement, and launch programs that have an impact on both Airbnb hosts and guests.

• Ensure alignment of programs with roadmap commitments.

• Collaborate with Design Managers, Directors, and cross-functional leaders regarding scope, timelines, and deliverables.

• Establish operational rhythms, communication schedules, resource planning, and leadership check-ins across design teams.

• Oversee the planning and execution of significant product launches, guaranteeing high-quality design workstreams delivered on schedule.

• Connect Design, Engineering, Product Marketing, and Business teams to facilitate visibility, communication, and risk management.

• Propel internal initiatives aimed at enhancing operational excellence and fostering cross-functional collaboration.

• Anticipate and tackle challenges, proactively highlight risks, and implement effective solutions.

⛳️ Requirements

• Over 12 years of experience in Consulting, Program Management, Product/Project Management, or related disciplines.

• Proven capability to manage and execute impactful design initiatives within large digital product organizations.

• Strong history of navigating uncertainty, structuring solutions, and driving projects from conception to launch.

• Strategic mindset that balances long-term vision with short-term execution.

• Demonstrated leadership in mediation, negotiation, and conflict resolution, with the ability to influence senior stakeholders.

• Experience in establishing systems and scalable processes in environments with limited existing structures.

• A flexible, solutions-oriented approach to challenges.

• A strong passion for organizational excellence and attention to detail.

• A profound appreciation for the Product Design process.

• Experience in working within cross-functional, product-driven organizations.

• Must reside in a state where Airbnb, Inc. has a registered entity.

• Must be available for West Coast hours.

🏝️ Benefits

• Bonus eligibility.

• Equity eligibility.

• Benefits eligibility.

• Employee Travel Credits.

• Remote-eligible work arrangement.

• Occasional work at an Airbnb office or attendance at offsites, as agreed with the manager.

• Reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process for applicants with disabilities.