Senior Product Manager, Design Systems & Generative AI

Salesforce is a leading enterprise software company specializing in customer relationship management and cloud-based solutions.
$200,800 - $276,100
Frontend
Staff Software Engineer
In-Person
5,000+ Employees
3+ years of experience
AI · Enterprise SaaS

Description For Senior Product Manager, Design Systems & Generative AI

Salesforce is seeking a Senior Product Manager to lead their AI design systems initiatives for the Salesforce Lightning Design System 2 (SLDS 2). This role represents a unique opportunity to shape the future of how design systems and AI work together in enterprise applications. The position requires bridging traditional design systems with innovative AI capabilities, focusing on developing intelligent, adaptive interfaces while maintaining consistency across the Salesforce ecosystem.

The role demands a strategic mindset to define product strategy for AI capabilities within the design system, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and establish roadmaps for AI-powered experiences. Key responsibilities include evolving component specifications, defining metadata requirements, and ensuring seamless integration with LLM capabilities. The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of product management experience, with specific expertise in design systems and AI/ML concepts.

Working from the San Francisco office, you'll be compensated competitively with a salary range of $200,800 - $276,100. This position offers the opportunity to influence how designers and developers across Salesforce and their customer ecosystem create dynamic, context-aware experiences. You'll play a crucial role in Salesforce's evolution into an agentic platform, establishing foundations that support both current needs and future innovations.

The role requires collaboration with various teams including AI product teams, UX leadership, and cross-functional partners. Success in this position demands excellent communication skills, strategic thinking, and the ability to balance long-term vision with practical execution. Your impact will be significant in shaping how design systems and AI work together, enabling the next generation of intelligent enterprise applications while maintaining visual consistency and accessibility standards.

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Responsibilities For Senior Product Manager, Design Systems & Generative AI

  • Define the product strategy for embedding AI capabilities within our design system
  • Collaborate with leadership to establish a roadmap for SLDS 2 components
  • Identify opportunities to enhance the design system to better support dynamic, context-aware interfaces
  • Partner with designers and engineers to evolve component specifications
  • Define requirements for metadata, ontologies, and schemas
  • Lead cross-functional teams in delivering successful components and patterns
  • Collaborate with AI product teams for seamless integration
  • Work with UX leadership to maintain design integrity
  • Serve as the liaison between the design system team and AI initiatives
  • Be the trusted advisor and advocate for design systems
  • Define success metrics and track adoption of AI design system capabilities
  • Support enablement and marketing activities to drive adoption

Requirements For Senior Product Manager, Design Systems & Generative AI

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  • 3-5 years of product management experience, with at least 1-2 years focused on design systems, component libraries, or frontend platforms
  • Strong understanding of design systems principles and their application in enterprise software
  • Knowledge of AI/ML concepts and how they can enhance user experiences
  • Experience working with frontend development and component architecture
  • Experience defining product requirements and roadmaps for designer and developer-facing features
  • Excellent communication skills with the ability to translate complex technical concepts to various audiences
  • Strategic thinker who can balance long-term vision with pragmatic execution
  • Collaborative approach to working with cross-functional partners
  • BS or MS in Computer Science, HCI, Design, or related field
  • Flexible working hours to support collaboration with global design and engineering teams

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