Workplace Operations Program Manager

About this role

<div class="content-intro"><p><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Airbnb was born in 2007 when two hosts welcomed three guests to their San Francisco home, and has since grown to over 5 million hosts who have welcomed over 2 billion guest arrivals in almost every country across the globe. Every day, hosts offer unique stays and experiences that make it possible for guests to connect with communities in a more authentic way.</span></p></div><p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><strong>The Community You Will Join:</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">The Workplace Operations Program Manager is responsible for leading and scaling programs that span the Workplace Operations organization. This role operates across functions and geographies, owning programs end-to-end while building the structure, processes, and tools that enable the broader team to operate consistently and at scale.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><strong>The Difference You Will Make:</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">This is a cross-functional role that requires strong program management fundamentals, independent judgment, and the ability to influence stakeholders without direct authority. The ideal candidate is comfortable working in ambiguous environments, skilled at building clarity and alignment, and motivated by improving how teams operate and deliver for employees globally.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><strong>A Typical Day: </strong></span></p> <ul> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Own and manage a portfolio of cross-functional programs with global scope, driving delivery from inception through ongoing operation and continuous improvement</span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Develop and maintain program-level policies, processes, playbooks, and operating standards that enable the Workplace Ops team to deliver consistently across regions and functions</span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Lead cross-functional workstreams in partnership with teams across the organization, ensuring Workplace Ops priorities are clearly represented, aligned, and delivered</span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Identify gaps in current program offerings and proactively develop solutions, often without an established playbook</span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Build and scale operational tooling, workflows, and internal resources that improve team effectiveness and the consistency of the employee-facing experience</span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Develop measurement frameworks and synthesize data and feedback to assess program performance, identify improvement opportunities, and inform strategic decisions</span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Support the team’s internal operating model by contributing to goal-setting, roadmap development, and team ways of working</span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Manage vendor relationships and provide direction where relevant to program delivery, ensuring alignment to Airbnb standards</span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Serve as a thought partner to Workplace Ops leadership on organizational priorities, team capacity, and program strategy</span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Communicate effectively across all levels of the organization, translating complex operational topics into clear guidance and actionable recommendations</span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Your Expertise: </strong></span></p> <ul> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">8-10+ years of experience in program management, workplace operations, or a closely related…