Senior Program Manager, Design

Airbnb

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

Posted 11/11/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSenior💰 $132,000 - $154,000 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 ability to influence stakeholders and drive cross-functional collaboration. Proven track record in establishing scalable processes and delivering quality outcomes in fast-paced environments.

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Program ManagementProduct Design ProcessStakeholder InfluenceCross-Functional CollaborationConflict Resolution

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Hard Skills

Program ManagementProject ManagementDesign InitiativesDigital Product ManagementResource PlanningRisk ManagementWorkflow RefinementQuality AssuranceStrategic PlanningExecution

Soft Skills

LeadershipNegotiationMediationDetail OrientationSolutions-Oriented Mindset

Industry Keywords

Cross-Functional TeamsAgile MethodologiesProduct MarketingHyper-Growth EnvironmentOrganizational Excellence

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Drive 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, goals, and deliverables
Establish operating rhythms, communication cadences, resource planning, and leadership check-ins across design teams
Support quarterly and annual product launch planning and execution
Ensure design workstreams are delivered with quality and on time
Bridge Design, Engineering, Product Marketing, Business teams, and other cross-functional partners
Ensure visibility, communication, and risk management
Anticipate and resolve obstacles, elevate risks, and implement solutions
Drive adoption of design processes and tools, uphold design standards and best practices, and refine workflows to improve quality and efficiency

Requirements

What you’ll need

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 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
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
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, hyper-growth environment
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 able to work West Coast hours

Benefits

Comp & perks

Bonus eligibility
Equity eligibility
Benefits eligibility
Employee Travel Credits
Remote-eligible work arrangement
Occasional attendance at offsites
Reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process