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Programs and Business Operations Lead, Cities

Airbnb
United States, USAfull_timePosted 21 May 2026

About the 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; color: #000000;"><strong>The Community You Will Join:&nbsp;</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: #000000;">The Cities team leads the work necessary to implement the regulatory products and processes needed globally to comply with regulations, and does so in a manner that also sustainably supports Airbnb’s growth.&nbsp;</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: #000000;"><strong>The Difference You Will Make:</strong></span></p> <p>As a Programs and Business Operations Lead, you will bring specialized experience in regulatory operations, and the ability to develop and execute strategies to advise and guide cross-functional teams across geographies based on trends and observations to continuously evolve our long term strategy. You will lead with influence, build structure through ambiguity, and deliver innovation that enables scalable, elegant solutions.</p> <p>You will align the functions operating globally behind common objectives and work with other teams in the organization of cross border projects. You should be comfortable developing operational programs and processes, have experience navigating complex regulatory environments, and possess a keen eye for quality/detail that inspires the teams and individuals you work with to exceed expectations.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: #000000;"><strong>A Typical Day:&nbsp;</strong></span></p> <ul> <li>Lead the strategic development and execution of highly scalable programs across multiple jurisdictions, effectively communicating outcomes and insights to senior leadership.</li> <li>Build and maintain program management frameworks that ensure measurable outcomes, sustainable operations, and readiness to meet evolving legal requirements while ensuring Airbnb’s obligations are met with excellence.</li> <li>Translate emerging regulatory trends, data, and cross-functional inputs into actionable business strategies for senior leadership.&nbsp;</li> <li>Influence cross-functional roadmaps and corporate strategy through deep exper

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