Airbnb Senior Program Manager 

United States 

733232935

A Typical Day:

• Work closely with functional leadership of the Policy team to plan and track project priorities, timelines, resources, and deliverables
• Create and socialize frequent updates both to and from the Policy team; identify and communicate changes; ensure ongoing alignment and that commitments are met
• Partner with Program Managers throughout the company to align needs, assess priorities, and anticipate roadmaps/milestones/deliverables across a wide range of projects and stakeholders
• Proactively identify opportunities and/or risks; take appropriate actions to resolve issues and manage stakeholder expectations as needed
• Autonomously develop memos, presentations, templates, frameworks, principles, guidelines, etc, to enable project optimization and quality output
• Drive initiatives forward by identifying opportunities for collaboration/leverage, and highlighting connections between disparate teams, tracks of work, etc
• Support scheduling and facilitation of milestone meetings/check-ins/presentations, especially those involving stakeholders from multiple teams/disciplines and/or senior leadership
• Develop and manage the process/system for tracking, storing, archiving and searching documents and deliverables
• Build and leverage relationships throughout the broader Airbnb organization to help grow the influence and impact of the Policy team

Your Expertise:

• Extensive practical experience in project/program management, which has been gained through managing large and complex programs end-to-end
• Strong knowledge and handling of project and program management methodology, tools and techniques
• Experience in policy and/or government relations
• Significant understanding of the research/insights discipline, roles, principles and practices
• Experience managing projects that include both internal and external/3rd-party stakeholders/contributors
• Experience building relationships and collaborating across a geographically dispersed team
• Track record of successful execution in dynamic, fast-paced environments
• Proven ability to work in ambiguous and unpredictable contexts; to operate independently and take initiative; and to create structure and consistency
• Proven ability to work positively with cross-functional stakeholders and align them on common goals
• Proven ability to influence and drive change with senior leaders
• Proven ability to balance a principled approach with pragmatism; to find creative/innovative solutions to problems
• Strong situational awareness and critical thinking skills
• Demonstrated commitment to ethical standards and integrity, both in day-to-day relationships with peers and in attitude with respect to customers and stakeholders
  

Alternative

• Extensive practical experience in managing large and complex programs end-to-end, demonstrating expertise in project/program management.
• Proficient in utilizing project and program management methodology, tools, and techniques to ensure successful outcomes.
• Knowledgeable in policy and/or government relations, with hands-on experience in this field.
• Possesses a deep understanding of the research/insights discipline, including roles, principles, and best practices.
• Skilled in managing projects involving diverse stakeholders, both internal and external/3rd-party contributors.
• Proficient in building relationships and collaborating effectively with teams located in different geographical locations.
• Proven track record of successfully executing projects in fast-paced and dynamic environments.
• Demonstrated ability to thrive in ambiguous and unpredictable contexts, taking initiative and creating structure to drive results.
• Effective at working positively with cross-functional stakeholders, aligning them on shared objectives.
• Adept at influencing and driving change with senior leaders to achieve desired outcomes.
• Capable of finding creative and innovative solutions to problems while maintaining a principled approach.
• Possesses strong situational awareness and critical thinking skills to make informed decisions.
• Demonstrates unwavering commitment to ethical standards and integrity in all interactions and relationships with peers, customers, and stakeholders.