Airbnb Staff Security Program Manager 

United States 

980746235

A Typical Day:

• Initiate programs by leading alignment on program scope, planning, aligning teams on vision and business goals, building program structure, and securing cross-functional support.
• Conduct “Steering Committee” meetings to make decisions, remove obstacles, and address program issues. Be the driving force behind business goals and program vision.
• Drive teams with security/software engineering experiences and proven analytical and technical skills.
• Be a trust partner for senior leadership and functional leaders to drive focus on business objectives to ensure program success.
• Conduct workgroup alignment meetings to address strategic/ tactical issues, dependencies, metrics review, milestones, and more.
• Provide ongoing visibility to program status (key decisions, dependencies, issues, risks, metrics, etc.) through push status reporting (to all stakeholders, team members, and interested parties).
• Manage dependencies across multiple teams,functions, divisions, and stakeholders.
• Anticipate and aggressively remove obstacles that slow down or prevent program teams from delivering on program goals.
• Foster a collaborative environment for creativity, innovation, and learning.
• Be a thought leader who can drive strategic outcomes and lead others through transformative changes as a change agent.

Your Expertise:

• BS degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related fields or equivalent practical experience.
• Seasoned Security/Technical Program Management professional with experience in managing company-wide security/technology programs, who is used to working through trade-offs, balancing competing priorities, and adapting to changes.
• A critical thinker who can develop bespoke program plans that are custom to the specific program needs
• A strategic problem solver who possesses a deep understanding of technology and its application to business challenges, and converts strategic goals into actionable plans to deliver the business objectives. Comfortable bending between the tactical and strategic.
• A Master Collaborator who excels at building positive relationships across teams and functions, encouraging a collaborative environment where different perspectives are valued to create shared alignments.
• An experience influencer and change agent who can effectively drives changes and alignment amongst a wide stakeholder base, including: senior leaders, peers, technical, and non-technical stakeholders across roles across the company
• Strong experience using data to make informed decisions, measure progress, and find opportunities for continuous improvement.
• An Outstanding Communicator who can communicate complex ideas clearly and concisely both written and verbal, tailoring your communication style to different audiences and stakeholders, including technical and non-technical teams.
• A Leader and Mentor who encourages and empowers others, providing mentorship and support to team members, and fostering a culture of continuous learning and growth.
• Thrives in ambiguity in a fast-paced,dynamic environment who has the ability to connect the dots.
• Level 10 Technologists will typically have 9+ years of industry experience with a BS/Masters and 6+ years with a PhD