AMER Gathering Programs Manager

Airbnb•Los Angeles, NY

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Gathering Programs Manager is responsible for end-to-end delivery and adaptation of regional Gathering & Culture programs, ensuring they support business priorities and drive meaningful connection across markets. This role translates global strategy into regional execution—owning programs and driving consistency and impact across locations. The individual is a strong program manager who can handle complexity, operate with autonomy, and influence stakeholders.

Requirements

6–9+ years in program management, events, or employee experience
Strong program ownership and execution skills
Experience working across markets and managing complexity
Solid stakeholder management and influencing skills
Ability to operate with autonomy and adapt to ambiguity
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail

Responsibilities

Own delivery of Host Check-In (2-day program) across EMEA, APAC, and/or AMER, ensuring consistency, quality, and continuous improvement.
Lead New Hire Connection programs in-region, adapting central strategy to market needs and ensuring high-quality delivery.
Own New Hire Connection for Global Ops (Dublin, Montreal and India), coordinating cross-functional stakeholders and ensuring alignment with business needs.
Drive execution of Tech moments (Hackathons, Tech Days, AI Excellence Days) for key tech audiences (Seattle, NYC, Bengaluru, Beijing), ensuring relevance and strong participant experience.
Adapt global Gathering & Culture strategy to local market context.
Manage end-to-end delivery of programs across multiple markets.
Ensure consistency of experience while allowing for cultural nuance.
Act as primary owner for Tier 1 events in-region: Lead co-design with stakeholders, Drive pre-production and execution, Ensure events are tailored to local team needs and business priorities, Identify risks and ensure high-quality delivery.
Support planning and delivery of large and strategic offsites, managing key workstreams and ensuring alignment with objectives.
Partner closely with Talent, OD&D, Communications, and business leaders.
Partner with leaders to identify and design local gathering strategies and connection touchpoints that support priority markets.
Contribute insights from the region to improve global programs (Releases, Year End Celebration..).
Partner with global and local stakeholders to design and deliver E-team/VP visits.
Ensure experiences are intentional, locally relevant, and aligned with business goals.
Manage budgets for assigned programs and events.
Track performance metrics and program outcomes.
Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, impact, and scalability.