Design Program Manager, Design Foundations

LinkedIn is the world's largest professional network, built to create economic opportunity for every member of the global workforce.
$90,000 - $148,000
Frontend
Entry-Level Software Engineer
Hybrid
1,000 - 5,000 Employees
2+ years of experience
Enterprise SaaS

Description For Design Program Manager, Design Foundations

LinkedIn, the world's largest professional network, is seeking a Design Program Manager for their Design Foundations team. This hybrid role, based in New York, offers a competitive salary range of $90,000 - $148,000 annually.

The position sits within LinkedIn's global Product Design team, which is dedicated to creating economic opportunity through quality, inclusive design. As a Design Program Manager, you'll play a crucial role in connecting various aspects of LinkedIn's product ecosystem, supporting horizontal teams that ensure cohesive experiences across all member and customer touchpoints.

Your primary responsibilities will include building and managing operational improvements to creative workflows, driving programs that enhance transparency and collaboration, and partnering with cross-functional teams including TPM, Product Managers, and Design Managers. You'll be responsible for championing processes that help scale knowledge and build impactful experiences across the company.

The ideal candidate should have at least 2 years of relevant project management experience and a BA/BS degree or equivalent practical experience. You should be comfortable communicating with executives while also discussing technical trade-offs with engineers and product managers. Strong relationship-building skills and the ability to handle ambiguity in a fast-paced environment are essential.

LinkedIn offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance, equity opportunities, and annual performance bonuses. The company culture is built on trust, care, inclusion, and fun, with a strong commitment to employee growth and development.

This role presents an excellent opportunity to join a leading tech company that's transforming the way the world works, while contributing to the development of products that help professionals worldwide stay connected, informed, and productive. The hybrid work arrangement allows for both remote work flexibility and in-office collaboration, optimizing for culture, connection, and clarity.

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Responsibilities For Design Program Manager, Design Foundations

  • Build strong relationships with designers and specialists
  • Drive programs that help develop transparency, collaboration, and communication
  • Build and manage operational improvements to creative workflows
  • Lead project decision-making, including requirements gathering and resource allocation
  • Partner with TPM, Product Managers, Design Managers, and Researchers
  • Manage program risks and drive issue resolution
  • Develop strategic vision and help build innovative roadmap
  • Direct team process evolution through continuous assessment
  • Facilitate team onboarding for new hires and rotations
  • Own and manage team documentation

Requirements For Design Program Manager, Design Foundations

  • BA/BS degree or equivalent practical experience
  • Minimum of 2 years of relevant work experience in managing multiple projects
  • Experience working with design teams and understanding of design workflow
  • Ability to establish trust and confidence of cross-functional core team
  • Ability to handle ambiguity and deliver in fast-changing environment

Benefits For Design Program Manager, Design Foundations

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Equity
  • Annual performance bonus
  • Stock options
  • Comprehensive benefits package

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