Senior Program Manager, Design

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

📋 Description

• Lead comprehensive program management for a design team focused on delivering key product initiatives.

• Define, strategize, implement, and launch programs that affect Airbnb hosts and guests.

• Ensure alignment of programs with roadmap commitments.

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

• Create operating rhythms, establish communication patterns, plan resources, and conduct leadership check-ins across design teams.

• Assist in quarterly and annual product launch planning and execution.

• Guarantee that design workstreams are completed with quality and on schedule.

• Connect Design, Engineering, Product Marketing, Business teams, and other cross-functional partners.

• Maintain visibility, effective communication, and proactive risk management.

• Anticipate and address challenges, highlight risks, and implement effective solutions.

• Promote the adoption of design processes and tools, maintain design standards and best practices, and enhance workflows for improved quality and efficiency.

⛳️ Requirements

• Over 7 years of experience in Consulting, Program Management, Product/Project Management, or similar fields.

• Demonstrated ability to manage and deliver significant design initiatives within large digital product organizations.

• Strong background in navigating ambiguity, structuring solutions, and driving initiatives from inception to launch.

• Strategic thinker with the ability to balance long-term vision and short-term execution.

• Proven leadership skills in mediation, negotiation, and conflict resolution.

• Capability to influence senior stakeholders effectively.

• Experience in developing systems and scalable processes in environments with minimal structure.

• Adaptable, solutions-focused mindset.

• Commitment to organizational excellence and attention to detail.

• Ability to excel in a fast-paced, hyper-growth environment.

• Profound appreciation for the Product Design process.

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

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

• Must be available to work West Coast hours.

🏝️ Benefits

• Eligibility for bonuses.

• Equity eligibility.

• Benefits eligibility.

• Employee Travel Credits.

• Remote work arrangement eligibility.

• Occasional participation in offsite events.

• Reasonable accommodations provided during the recruitment process.