Lead Program Manager, Design at Airbnb

The role

As a Lead Design Program Manager, you will oversee end-to-end program management for design teams focused on critical product initiatives. You will partner with cross-functional leaders to ensure operational excellence and alignment with the product roadmap.

What you'll do

• Partner with design and cross-functional leaders to align on program scope and deliverables
• Establish operating rhythms including communication cadences and resource planning
• Lead the planning and execution of large-scale product launches
• Act as a bridge between design engineering and product marketing teams
• Drive internal initiatives to strengthen operational excellence and collaboration
• Anticipate and resolve obstacles while proactively managing program risks

What you'll bring

• Twelve or more years of experience in program or product management
• Proven track record of delivering impactful design initiatives in digital organizations
• Strong ability to navigate ambiguity and structure complex solutions
• Demonstrated leadership in mediation and influencing senior stakeholders
• Experience establishing scalable processes in fast-paced environments

Your impact

You will drive operational consistency that enables the design team to deliver measurable outcomes at scale. By ensuring cross-functional alignment and proactively managing risks, you will directly impact the success of product launches for millions of hosts and guests.