132K–154K USD / year
Senior Program Manager, Design
DesignRemote — United States, West Coast hours
Published on 2026-11-11
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About this role
Lead end-to-end program management for design initiatives supporting Airbnb product launches. Coordinate cross-functional teams, manage risks, and establish scalable operating practices so design work ships on time and to a high standard.
About the company
Airbnb is a global online marketplace that connects travelers with hosts offering unique accommodations and experiences in various destinations. The platform serves individuals seeking short-term lodging as well as hosts looking to monetize their properties.
The team
Design Operations team
What you'll do
- Align program scope, timelines, goals, and deliverables with design and cross-functional leaders
- Establish team operating rhythms, communication cadences, resource planning, and leadership check-ins
- Coordinate design workstreams for quarterly and annual product launches
- Manage cross-functional visibility, communication, and risks
- Resolve obstacles and escalate risks with proposed solutions
- Promote design standards, process adoption, and workflow improvements
What we're looking for
- 7+ years of experience in consulting, program management, product/project management, or a related field
- Experience managing impactful design initiatives in large digital product organizations
- Ability to structure ambiguous problems and lead initiatives from conception through launch
- Strategic mindset balancing long-term planning with near-term execution
- Leadership in mediation, negotiation, and conflict resolution, including influencing senior stakeholders
- Experience building scalable systems and processes
- Detail-oriented, flexible, and comfortable in a fast-paced environment
- Appreciation for the product design process and cross-functional product organizations
Benefits
- May be eligible for bonus, equity, benefits, and employee travel credits