Manager, Technical Program Management (Guest & Host Tech)

Airbnb connects guests with hosts offering unique stays and experiences across the globe, founded in 2007 and grown to over 4 million hosts with 1 billion guest arrivals.
$192,000 - $247,500
Backend
Principal Software Engineer
Remote
13+ years of experience
Travel · Consumer

Description For Manager, Technical Program Management (Guest & Host Tech)

Airbnb is seeking a Manager of Technical Program Management to join their Guest & Host Engineering and Data Science organization. This role offers a unique opportunity to impact the experiences of millions of guests and hosts worldwide. The position involves leading a team of Technical Program Managers while working closely with engineering, product, design, operations, and finance partners. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in technical program management, team leadership, and driving organizational change.

The role focuses on building and maintaining a high-performance TPM culture, scaling team impact, driving process improvements, and managing complex strategic programs. You'll be responsible for developing TPMs, providing continual feedback, and ensuring career growth for direct reports. As a communication lead for bi-annual product releases, you'll collaborate with various stakeholders to deliver features and manage program-level risks.

Working at Airbnb means joining a company that has revolutionized the travel industry, connecting over 4 million hosts with guests across the globe. The company offers competitive compensation including base salary, bonus potential, equity, and unique benefits like Employee Travel Credits. This remote position provides flexibility while maintaining connection through occasional office visits and offsites.

The ideal candidate will bring 13+ years of technical program management experience, with at least 3 years of team management experience. They should excel at navigating organizational ambiguity, driving change, and building strong cross-functional relationships. This role presents an exceptional opportunity to shape the future of travel while leading a crucial technical function at one of the world's most innovative companies.

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Responsibilities For Manager, Technical Program Management (Guest & Host Tech)

  • Build and maintain high-performance culture for team of TPMs
  • Provide coaching and career growth for direct reports
  • Scale team impact through automation and realistic goal setting
  • Drive process improvements for engineering deliverables
  • Lead communication for bi-annual product releases
  • Collaborate with peers on strategies and roadmaps
  • Provide executional guidance and support for team projects
  • Manage large, complex, strategic programs

Requirements For Manager, Technical Program Management (Guest & Host Tech)

  • 13+ years in technical program management function, with at least 3 years experience managing and mentoring TPMs
  • Experience driving organizational change and navigating ambiguity
  • Self-motivated with ability to adapt to dynamic environment
  • Proven ability to collaborate and influence teams across boundaries
  • Experience with process improvements for engineering deliverables
  • Experience with iterative development best practices
  • Highly organized with impeccable communication skills

Benefits For Manager, Technical Program Management (Guest & Host Tech)

  • Employee Travel Credits
  • Bonus
  • Equity

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