The Difference You Will Make:
As a Senior Manager within the Policy team, you will play a pivotal role in scaling our global efforts. Joining the Policy Products team, you will be instrumental in shaping our policy conversations as we navigate over 180,000 jurisdictions worldwide.
A Typical Day:
- Lead and support a small, high-impact team.
- Set the plan for what government-focused products Airbnb should build now and in the future, based on what governments will need and expect.
- Identify long-term regulatory trends and help Airbnb create tools that keep us prepared.
- Define practical solutions that can work for many cities or regions at once.
- Guide new product ideas from early planning through launch, making sure they meet the needs of both Airbnb and government partners.
- Work closely with teams across Airbnb to turn government requirements into real, useful products.
- Be a key contact for government partners, helping them use our products and answering their questions.
- Find ways to improve our work and make our team more effective.
- Teach our teams and partners how to use our tools and understand our processes.
- Travel as needed to meet with government partners and support important projects.
Your Expertise:
- People management experience: Ability to lead, inspire, and develop a high-performing team.
- At least seven years of experience in public policy, advocacy, government relations, marketing, or operations.
- Demonstrated experience in program or project management in fast-paced, complex environments, with a strong track record of delivering projects on time and within scope.
- Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal, capable of conveying complex ideas and influencing diverse stakeholders—including senior leadership and government officials.
- Experience working collaboratively across multiple functions, bridging teams such as Policy, Product, Legal, and Engineering, and aligning on shared objectives.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with a data-driven mindset for strategic decision-making and process optimization.
- Experience navigating and operating within regulatory or policy frameworks, with an understanding of the unique challenges in policy development and implementation.
- Acute attention to detail, organizational skills, and an ability to thrive in a fast-moving and sometimes ambiguous environment.
- Personal integrity aligned with Airbnb’s values and a commitment to diversity, inclusion, and belonging.
- A passion for Airbnb’s mission and the positive impact of technology on communities worldwide.
How We'll Take Care of You:
Pay Range
$205,000 USD
Offices: United States