Senior Manager, Technical Education

Jackalope Digital LLC; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 192,000 - 237,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus eligibility

Equity

Employee Travel Credits

Job summary

Airbnb is seeking a Senior Manager, Technical Education to lead the TechEd team responsible for bootcamps, EngU and DataU programs, and AI skills enablement. You will partner with stakeholders to design and scale learning experiences that accelerate engineers' growth.

This remote-eligible role requires a proven track record in technical education strategy, people leadership, and collaboration with vendors to deliver high-impact programs at a global tech company.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of experience guiding strategy and execution for technical education.
• 5+ years experience as a people manager.
• Direct technical expertise with coding or data science is a bonus.
• Track record of best-in-class experience design and innovation.
• Ability to shape a vision and execute roadmap.
• Experience scaling initiatives for an organization of ~3000.
• Experience with vendors to execute a vision.
• Comfortable with learning technologies and educational technology.
• Lifelong learner with curiosity about new technologies and L&D practices.
• Excellent interpersonal and cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Connect with stakeholders to assess skill gaps and needs.
• Define vision and strategy for technical education.
• Coach team and give feedback on programs.
• Provide SME on learning science and skill acquisition.
• Collaborate with Tech L&D to build high-impact programs.
• Partner with vendors to execute strategy.
• Advocate a culture of learning in Tech.
• Report learning impact to senior leadership.
• Collaborate with Tech L&D to advance programming.

Skills

Strategy & execution

People management

Learning science

Stakeholder management

Data-driven evaluation

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

Vendor management

Learning technology

Job description

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.

The Community You Will Join:

Airbnb’s mission is to create a world where people can Belong Anywhere. As we work to achieve that mission, we’re building world-class learning experiences for our technical teams. We’re looking for an exceptional and creative individual inspired to deliver innovative learning experiences that have tremendous organizational impact.

The Difference You Will Make:

The Senior Manager, Technical Education will lead the team responsible for enabling technical education in the Tech org at Airbnb. The TechEd team delivers bootcamp for new hires, our EngU and DataU programming, our tech lunch ‘n’ learn talks, and our Engineering apprentice program “Connect”. The person leading this team will also support the enablement of AI skills.

A Typical Day:

• Connecting with stakeholders to understand skill gaps and performing needs assessments
• Establishing a vision and strategy for technical education
• Coaching the team and providing feedback on programs and initiatives
• Providing subject matter expertise to team members on learning science and skill acquisition
• Collaborating with others on the Tech L&D team to build and execute high impact programs and initiatives
• Partnering with vendors and consultants to execute the strategy and vision for TechEd
• Amplifying and evangelizing a culture of learning for Tech
• Reporting on learning impact and outcomes to senior leadership
• Collaborating with other Tech L&D members to advance programming and outcomes

Your Expertise

• 12+ years of experience guiding strategy and execution for technical education (bootcamps, lunch ‘n’ learns, apprenticeship programs, technical upskilling for practitioners )
• 5+ years experience as a people manager
• Direct technical expertise with coding or data science is a bonus!
• Track record of creative and best in class experience design, commitment to innovation and experimentation
• Demonstrated ability to shape a vision and execute the associated roadmap
• Experience scaling and designing initiatives, processes and tools for an organization of ~3000
• Experience working with vendors and partners to execute a vision
• Comfortable with learning technologies and educational technology
• Lifelong learner, curious about new technologies and best practices in L&D
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to build trusted relationships across a diverse range of stakeholders and cross-functional partners
• Data-driven approach to evaluating and measuring learning experiences
• Exceptional understanding of Technology and Engineering organizations and how they operate

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: [e-mail]. 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.

How We'll Take Care of You:

Our job titles may span more than one career level. The actual base pay is dependent upon many factors, such as: training, transferable skills, work experience, business needs and market demands. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. This role may also be eligible for bonus, equity, benefits, and Employee Travel Credits.

Pay Range

$192,000 — $237,000 USD