Design Program Manager

We’re looking for a seasoned Contract Design Program Manager to lead cross-functional design initiatives for a major new product experience launching in 2026. This is a hands-on role where you’ll partner with designers, content strategists, researchers, engineers, and product managers to turn strategy into execution. You’ll join a high-impact, fast-paced environment, stepping midstream into a 0-to-1 initiative. Your ability to navigate ambiguity, manage shifting priorities, and foster strong collaboration will be key to success. This is a remote U.S.-based role, with team operations centered on Pacific Time hours.

About the Role

We’re looking for a seasoned Contract Design Program Manager to lead cross-functional design initiatives for a major new product experience launching in 2026. This is a hands-on role where you’ll partner with designers, content strategists, researchers, engineers, and product managers to turn strategy into execution. You’ll join a high-impact, fast-paced environment, stepping midstream into a 0-to-1 initiative. Your ability to navigate ambiguity, manage shifting priorities, and foster strong collaboration will be key to success. This is a remote U.S.-based role, with team operations centered on Pacific Time hours.

Responsibilities

• Drive design delivery based on an established roadmap.
• Coordinate with fellow Design Program Managers to ensure alignment across overlapping projects.
• Communicate project status, changes, and resourcing updates to cross-functional Program Managers.
• Manage day-to-day project operations — kickoff planning, timeline creation, and workback schedules.
• Keep design leadership informed and aligned on progress, blockers, and strategic decisions.
• Organize and facilitate cross-functional forums for knowledge sharing and tactical alignment.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in design program management, preferably within fast-paced tech and creative environments.

Required Skills

• Strong fluency in product design processes and the value of design in driving business outcomes.
• Proven ability to join midstream and lead complex 0-to-1 product initiatives from concept through launch and scale.
• Skilled at balancing multiple priorities and stakeholders in large, evolving program spaces.
• Comfortable working through ambiguity — bringing clarity and momentum to large-scale efforts.
• Demonstrated influence with design leadership and cross-functional peers.
• A natural relationship-builder with a collaborative, optimistic, and solutions-focused mindset.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills — both verbal and written.
• Experience in continuous delivery environments and working at a fast operational pace.
• Emotionally intelligent, open to feedback, and ego-free in your approach.

Preferred Skills

• If you’re energized by the idea of shaping high-impact product experiences through thoughtful program leadership, we’d love to hear from you.