Lead Program Manager, Design

Airbnb

. Own end-to-end program management for a design team delivering critical product initiatives .

Posted 11/11/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSenior💰 $156,000 - $193,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in program management and product design initiatives, with a strong focus on cross-functional collaboration, operational excellence, and strategic execution. Proven ability to influence stakeholders and navigate complex environments while delivering high-quality results.

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Program ManagementProduct Design ProcessCross-Functional CollaborationStakeholder InfluenceOperational Excellence

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Hard Skills

Program ManagementProject ManagementDigital Product ManagementDesign Initiative DeliveryRisk ManagementResource PlanningProcess EstablishmentStrategic PlanningConflict ResolutionNegotiation

Soft Skills

LeadershipCommunicationFlexibilitySolutions-Oriented MindsetDetail Orientation

Industry Keywords

ConsultingProduct-Driven OrganizationsDesign TeamsAirbnbWest Coast Hours

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own end-to-end program management for a design team delivering critical product initiatives
Scope, plan, execute, and launch programs impacting Airbnb hosts and guests
Align programs with roadmap commitments
Partner with Design Managers, Directors, and cross-functional leaders on scope, timelines, and deliverables
Establish operating rhythms, communication cadences, resource planning, and leadership check-ins across design teams
Lead planning and execution of large product launches, ensuring design workstreams are high quality and on time
Bridge Design, Engineering, Product Marketing, and Business teams to ensure visibility, communication, and risk management
Drive internal initiatives that improve operational excellence and cross-functional collaboration
Anticipate and resolve obstacles, proactively elevate risks, and implement solutions

Requirements

What you’ll need

12+ 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 in navigating ambiguity, structuring solutions, and driving initiatives from conception through launch
Strategic mindset balancing 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
Flexible, solutions-oriented mindset
Passion for organizational excellence and detail orientation
Deep appreciation for the Product Design process
Experience working within cross-functional, product-driven organizations
Must live in a state where Airbnb, Inc. has a registered entity
Must be available for West Coast hours

Benefits

Comp & perks

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