[Remote] Senior Manager, Space Studio

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Airbnb is a global company that connects hosts and guests through unique stays and experiences. They are seeking a Senior Manager to lead the development of systems that integrate design, data, and delivery for SpaceOS, focusing on creating resilient, purpose-driven spaces worldwide.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of a long-term design strategy that bridges design, technology, and sustainability to create resilient, purpose-driven spaces worldwide—working collaboratively with the broader Space leadership team
• Develop and oversee the Space operating model and systems that enable global programs to run efficiently and scale with confidence, consistency, and quality
• Define the metrics and feedback loops that translate data into insight—guiding priorities, investment decisions, and continuous improvement
• Set sustainability goals and frameworks to measure, track, and report progress toward them
• Lead a multidisciplinary team spanning strategy, systems, sustainability, and data—bridging creative vision with operational excellence
• Advance SpaceOS as the platform that connects sustainability metrics, performance data, and global standards into one integrated ecosystem
• Translate long-term design strategy into actionable frameworks and tools that improve speed, quality, and measurable impact across the portfolio
• Partner with Development, Architecture & Construction, and Workplace to align strategy with day-to-day operations and long-term investment planning
• Develop measurement methods and dashboards that track utilization, performance, and sustainability outcomes—turning data into insight
• Collaborate with technology and engineering teams to automate workflows, streamline reporting, and increase decision transparency
• Establish and maintain operational standards and sustainability benchmarks, ensuring every project meets consistent performance and environmental criteria
• Create and steward playbooks and documentation that make complex systems intuitive and scalable across regions
• Effectively lead, coach and mentor a cross-functional team that values precision, experimentation, and continuous improvement

Skills

• 15+ years of experience spanning architecture, design technology, and creative systems development, including several years in senior or cross-functional leadership roles
• Proven ability to connect creative processes with data, tooling, and scalable design systems that improve both quality and efficiency
• Experience effectively leading multi-disciplinary teams across design strategy, operations, sustainability, and technology implementation
• Deep understanding of digital design workflows (e.g., Revit, Rhino, Airtable, Figma, or equivalent) and their application to real-world building and workplace systems
• Demonstrated success in developing global standards, operating models, or performance systems within complex, design-driven organizations
• Track record of building sustainability strategies and measurement frameworks that translate ambition into actionable goals
• Skilled in translating complexity into clear, measurable systems that guide decision-making and long-term planning
• Known for collaborative leadership, mentoring teams that balance creativity, precision, and experimentation
• Deep appreciation for design craft, sustainability, and innovation at scale—with the ability to move seamlessly between vision and execution

Benefits

• Bonus
• Equity
• Benefits
• Employee Travel Credits

Company Overview

• Airbnb is an online community marketplace for people to list, discover, and book accommodations through mobile phones or the Internet. It was founded in 2008, and is headquartered in San Francisco, California, USA, with a workforce of 5001-10000 employees. Its website is https://www.airbnb.com.

Company H1B Sponsorship

• Airbnb has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 234 in 2025, 176 in 2024, 160 in 2023, 270 in 2022, 250 in 2021, 274 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.

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