Senior Program Manager, Design

Details

Airbnb’s Design Operations team enables the Design organization to operate effectively and at scale, partnering with Design, Product Management, Engineering, Marketing, Creative, and business leaders to deliver usable, globally impactful products.

As a Senior Design Program Manager, you will lead the end-to-end program management of design initiatives supporting critical product programs. You will scope, plan, execute, and launch programs that impact Airbnb hosts and guests while aligning with roadmap commitments. The role requires cross-functional alignment, proactive risk management, and operational consistency across Design.

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 the planning and execution of quarterly and annual product launches, ensuring design workstreams are delivered with quality and on time.
• Act as a bridge across Design, Engineering, Product Marketing, Business teams, and other cross-functional partners.
• Ensure visibility, communication, and risk management across programs.
• 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 while refining workflows to improve quality and efficiency.

Requirements

• 7+ years of experience in Consulting, Program Management, Product Management, 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 with the 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.
• Flexible, solutions-oriented mindset.
• Strong organizational excellence and attention to detail.
• 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.

Location

This position is US remote eligible with West Coast hours. The role may include occasional work at an Airbnb office or attendance at offsites, as agreed with the manager. Employees must live in a state where Airbnb, Inc. has a registered entity.

Benefits

The role may be eligible for bonus, equity, benefits, and Employee Travel Credits. Airbnb provides reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process for applicants with disabilities.

Compensation

The base pay range is $132,000–$154,000 USD per year.