Senior Program Manager, Design

Airbnb

3d•$132,000 - $154,000•Remote

About The Position

Airbnb’s Design Operations team helps the Design organization operate effectively and at scale, partnering with Design, Product Management, Engineering, Marketing, Creative, and business leaders. The Senior Program Manager will lead end-to-end program management for a design team delivering critical product initiatives that affect Airbnb hosts and guests. The role scopes, plans, executes, and launches programs aligned with product roadmaps, ensuring cross-functional alignment, proactive risk management, and operational consistency. The position is US-remote eligible and follows West Coast hours. It may involve occasional work at an Airbnb office or attendance at offsites, as agreed with the manager. The employee must live in a state where Airbnb, Inc. has a registered entity. The position may be eligible for a bonus, equity, benefits, and Employee Travel Credits. The stated base pay range is $132,000–$154,000 USD.

Requirements

7+ years of experience in Consulting, Program Management, Product/Project Management, or related fields.
Proven ability to manage and deliver impactful design initiatives in large digital product organizations.
Strong track record navigating ambiguity, structuring solutions, and driving initiatives from conception through launch.
Strategic mindset and ability to balance long-term thinking with near-term execution.
Demonstrated leadership in mediation, negotiation, and conflict resolution, with the ability to influence senior stakeholders.
Experience establishing systems and scalable processes where little exists, with a flexible, solutions-oriented mindset.
Passion for organizational excellence, attention to detail, and ability to thrive in a fast-paced, hyper-growth environment.
Deep appreciation for the Product Design process and experience working within cross-functional, product-driven organizations.
Must live in a state where Airbnb, Inc. has a registered entity.

Responsibilities

Partner with Design Managers, Directors, and cross-functional leaders to align on program scope, timelines, goals, and deliverables.
Establish operating rhythms across design teams, including communication cadences, resource planning, and leadership check-ins.
Support planning and execution of quarterly and annual product launches, ensuring design workstreams are delivered with quality and on time.
Coordinate across Design, Engineering, Product Marketing, Business teams, and other partners to ensure visibility, communication, and risk management.
Anticipate and resolve obstacles across teams, proactively elevate risks, and implement solutions.
Drive consistent adoption of design processes and tools, uphold design standards and best practices, and refine workflows to improve quality and efficiency.