Staff Program Manager, BizTech

Airbnb, the globally renowned hospitality platform, is seeking a Staff Program Manager for their BizTech division. This role sits within the Quality Engineering team, which is crucial in helping Airbnb build high-quality software efficiently. The position offers a competitive salary range of $154,000 to $191,500 USD and comes with benefits including bonus potential, equity, and Employee Travel Credits.

As a Staff Quality Program Manager, you'll be responsible for managing vendor teams and implementing large-scale programs within the Quality Engineering (QE) organization. The role requires a seasoned professional with 10+ years of program management experience and a strong background in Quality Assurance/Engineering. You'll work cross-functionally to improve software quality through clear communication, efficient program planning, and focused project execution.

Your day-to-day responsibilities will include planning and executing QE team priorities, driving automated testing adoption, ensuring consistent quality across projects, and communicating with stakeholders at all levels. You'll need to be adept at managing change, anticipating risks, and developing effective mitigations. The role requires someone who can thrive in a fast-paced environment while managing ambiguity and uncertainty.

The ideal candidate will bring extensive experience in advancing test automation, driving Agile practices, and promoting a shift-left mentality in software development. Strong vendor worker leadership skills and experience with collaborative project management tools are essential. This is a remote position within the United States, offering the flexibility of working from home while maintaining occasional in-person interactions at Airbnb offices or offsites as needed.

Joining Airbnb means becoming part of a company that has revolutionized the travel industry, connecting over 5 million hosts with billions of guests worldwide. The company strongly values diversity and inclusion, believing that diverse ideas foster innovation and engagement. This role offers an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact on product quality while working with a global team in a dynamic, fast-growing organization.