Senior Strategy & Operations Program Manager, Information Security Engineering

Airbnb Airbnb · Consumer · United States · Security

This role is for a Senior Program Manager in Information Security at Airbnb. The primary focus is on leading operational initiatives, planning, and efficiency improvements within the InfoSec organization. This involves strategic planning, OKR performance measurement, project execution, operational optimization, communication, budget management, and providing data-driven insights. The role requires collaboration with senior leaders across InfoSec and the company to scale and enhance security business operations. While familiarity with AI-enabled workflows is a bonus, the core responsibilities are in program and operational management within a security context, not in building or directly applying AI/ML models.

What you'd actually do

  1. Facilitate biannual planning cycles, including goal setting, cross-functional alignment, resource allocation, and budget management.
  2. Establish and track Objective Key Results (OKRs) to measure the effectiveness of strategic initiatives and operational processes.
  3. Drive the execution of major organizational projects, ensuring timely delivery and achievement of outcomes.
  4. Streamline workflows to improve efficiency, productivity, and scalability within InfoSec.
  5. Prepare company-wide InfoSec communications, including reports and emails etc for engineering audiences.

Skills

Required

  • 5+ years of proven experience in strategy, operations, or program management within a technology or engineering organization.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to quickly assess situations, identify root causes, and develop effective solutions.
  • Demonstrated excellence in communication and presentation, with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.
  • Demonstrated experience leading and influencing complex, cross-functional programs and projects from conception to completion.
  • Experience collaborating with security/software engineers to identify risks, think strategically, and translate high-level requirements into tactical plans.

Nice to have

  • Experience with data analytics and visualization tools.
  • Background in Security organizations, with an understanding of security concepts and a broad range of risks and controls.
  • Familiarity with AI-enabled workflows (automation, summarization/synthesis, risk identification)