Senior Organizational Design Manager

The Community You Will Join: 

As a Senior Organizational Design Manager at Airbnb, you will be part of a dynamic and collaborative environment that values innovation and strategic thinking. You will work closely with the Employee Experience Leadership Team (EXLT), Talent Directors, and Talent Partners to foster a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement. This team is dedicated to enhancing organizational effectiveness and creating a compelling employee experience aligned with Airbnb's core values.

The Difference You Will Make: 

In this role, you will revolutionize our approach to talent and organizational design, ensuring that all change initiatives align with the evolving needs of our executive team. Success in this position will be measured by your ability to lead transformative projects that enhance organizational performance and employee engagement. Within the first 12 months, top performers will successfully implement at least three key talent strategies, improve employee satisfaction metrics, and establish effective communication and educational resources for Talent Partners.

A Typical Day:

• Collaborate with the EXLT and Talent Directors to assess and respond to changing business needs, facilitating the development of innovative talent strategies.
• Design and facilitate organizational structures that promote cross-functional collaboration and increase operational effectiveness.
• Lead service design initiatives aimed at enhancing the employee experience, ensuring alignment with Airbnb’s core values.
• Analyze and interpret complex data sets, providing actionable insights that inform talent management and organizational initiatives.
• Manage cross-functional projects, ensuring alignment with business objectives and stakeholder expectations throughout the execution process.
• Develop educational resources for Talent Partners, enabling them to implement strategic initiatives and sustain organizational change effectively.
• Communicate complex concepts and strategies clearly to stakeholders at all levels, translating them into actionable plans.

Your Expertise:

• Bachelor’s degree in a business-related field; MBA or advanced degree preferred.
• 15+ years of experience in service design, organizational design, management consulting, or related disciplines.
• Proven experience leading complex, high-impact projects that drive organizational change and improve employee experiences.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, emphasizing data-driven decision-making and strategic foresight.
• Exceptional communication and collaboration skills, with a proven ability to engage effectively with senior leadership and diverse professionals.
• A strong passion for understanding organizational dynamics and improving employee experiences.
• Proficiency in creating compelling presentations that narrate stories through data, with advanced skills in tools like PowerPoint and Keynote.
• Ability to mentor diverse talent and foster a culture of inclusion and belonging within the organization.

Your Location:

This position is US - Remote Eligible. The role may include occasional work at an Airbnb office or attendance at offsites, as agreed to with your manager. While the position is Remote Eligible, you must live in a state where Airbnb, Inc. has a registered entity. Click here for the up-to-date list of excluded states. This list is continuously evolving, so please check back with us if the state you live in is on the exclusion list  If your position is employed by another Airbnb entity, your recruiter will inform you what states you are eligible to work from.

Our Commitment To Inclusion & Belonging:

Airbnb is committed to working with the broadest talent pool possible. We believe diverse ideas foster innovation and engagement, and allow us to attract creatively-led people, and to develop the best products, services and solutions. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply.

We strive to also provide a disability inclusive application and interview process. If you are a candidate with a disability and require reasonable accommodation in order to submit an application, please contact us at: [email protected]. Please include your full name, the role you’re applying for and the accommodation necessary to assist you with the recruiting process. 

We ask that you only reach out to us if you are a candidate whose disability prevents you from being able to complete our online application.