Project Manager (contract)
Airbnb was born in 2007 when two Hosts welcomed three guests to their San Francisco home, and has since grown to over 4 million Hosts who have welcomed more than 1 billion guest arrivals in more than 100, 000 cities and towns located in 220+ countries and regions across the globe. Every day, Hosts offer unique stays and one-of-a-kind activities that make it possible for guests to experience the world in a more authentic, connected way.
Airbnb was born with a creative spirit, and itΒs one of the most defining parts of our culture. We use our curiosity and imagination to come up with unconventional solutions. These are the ideas at the core of Airbnb:
Β Our community is based on connection and belonging.
Β Our creativity allows us to imagine new possibilities for people.
Β Our responsibility is to all of our stakeholders.
Β It takes a unified team committed to our core values to embody these ideas, and our fast-moving team is committed to leading as a 21st century company.
A typical day:
Development of comprehensive pilot and proof-of-concept roadmaps to serve as project blueprints and guiding beacons for teams
Measure project progress and establish measurable milestones for distinct project phases
Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including business, finance, community, product marketing, and scaled operations to develop strategies and workflows, and deliver successful pilots at scale
Identify risks and misalignment to projects and reduce the impact of potential risks by developing a plan to manage, eliminate, or limit setbacks.
Prepare reports for management, detailing program specifics, learnings and insights
Your expertise:
8+ years of experience in program management in the events, travel or hospitality space
Experience with techniques and tools that drive process efficiency and continuous improvement
Strong project management skills with ability to multitask and handle a heavy volume of work, supervising several projects in various stages.
Adept at cross-functional collaboration, building consensus, and creating a shared project plan across multiple teams.
Proven ability to operate effectively and autonomously across multiple teams in situations of extreme ambiguity, with only high-level direction.
Excellent organization, prioritization, and decision-making skills with an ability to set priorities, problem-solve, and work in a dynamic, rapidly changing environment
You are excited by complex business problems
You are entrepreneurial and resourceful
You are strategic and influential with an ability to work collaboratively across all levels and functions
You are an effective communicator with the ability to synthesize opportunities into strategic recommendations
You are passionate about travel, community, and entrepreneurship
Β Candidate must be located in San Francisco or Los Angeles. This candidate will be working 50 hours/week.
Preferred Qualifications:
Skilled in designing presentations across various levels of the organization
Experience in a startup or 0-1 environment
Ability to travel as needed, both domestically and internationally (up to 15% of the time)
Belonging & Accommodations:
Airbnb is committed to working with the best and brightest people from the broadest talent pool possible. We believe a diversity of ideas fosters innovation and engagement, and allows us to attract the best people, and to develop the best products, services and solutions. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply. If you need assistance, or reasonable accommodation during the application and recruiting process, please connect with your talent sourcing partner.
Pay Rate Range: $95-$108/hour.
Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K
Apply Now
Airbnb was born with a creative spirit, and itΒs one of the most defining parts of our culture. We use our curiosity and imagination to come up with unconventional solutions. These are the ideas at the core of Airbnb:
Β Our community is based on connection and belonging.
Β Our creativity allows us to imagine new possibilities for people.
Β Our responsibility is to all of our stakeholders.
Β It takes a unified team committed to our core values to embody these ideas, and our fast-moving team is committed to leading as a 21st century company.
A typical day:
Development of comprehensive pilot and proof-of-concept roadmaps to serve as project blueprints and guiding beacons for teams
Measure project progress and establish measurable milestones for distinct project phases
Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including business, finance, community, product marketing, and scaled operations to develop strategies and workflows, and deliver successful pilots at scale
Identify risks and misalignment to projects and reduce the impact of potential risks by developing a plan to manage, eliminate, or limit setbacks.
Prepare reports for management, detailing program specifics, learnings and insights
Your expertise:
8+ years of experience in program management in the events, travel or hospitality space
Experience with techniques and tools that drive process efficiency and continuous improvement
Strong project management skills with ability to multitask and handle a heavy volume of work, supervising several projects in various stages.
Adept at cross-functional collaboration, building consensus, and creating a shared project plan across multiple teams.
Proven ability to operate effectively and autonomously across multiple teams in situations of extreme ambiguity, with only high-level direction.
Excellent organization, prioritization, and decision-making skills with an ability to set priorities, problem-solve, and work in a dynamic, rapidly changing environment
You are excited by complex business problems
You are entrepreneurial and resourceful
You are strategic and influential with an ability to work collaboratively across all levels and functions
You are an effective communicator with the ability to synthesize opportunities into strategic recommendations
You are passionate about travel, community, and entrepreneurship
Β Candidate must be located in San Francisco or Los Angeles. This candidate will be working 50 hours/week.
Preferred Qualifications:
Skilled in designing presentations across various levels of the organization
Experience in a startup or 0-1 environment
Ability to travel as needed, both domestically and internationally (up to 15% of the time)
Belonging & Accommodations:
Airbnb is committed to working with the best and brightest people from the broadest talent pool possible. We believe a diversity of ideas fosters innovation and engagement, and allows us to attract the best people, and to develop the best products, services and solutions. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply. If you need assistance, or reasonable accommodation during the application and recruiting process, please connect with your talent sourcing partner.
Pay Rate Range: $95-$108/hour.
Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K
Apply Now