PTR Global
Design Program Manager IV- Design Systems
PTR Global, Burlingame, California, United States, 94012
Position:
Design Program Manager IV - Design Systems
Location:
CA - Burlingame (Hybrid – 3 days onsite)
Duration:
06+ months Contract
Pay Rate:
$93-$98/hour on W2
About the Role Client is seeking an experienced CW Design Program Manager (DPM) to drive, innovate, and support design operations within our Wearables team. This role partners closely with Design Program Management, Product Design Managers, and Product Designers to enable world‑class user experiences for wearable devices. Candidates will report to a DPM within the Wearables organization.
Client is looking for a proactive self‑starter who is deeply curious, analytical, and interpersonal. Passionate about building relationships, comfortable navigating ambiguity, and motivated to help the team deliver innovative design systems solutions for next‑generation wearable products.
Key Responsibilities
Optimize and streamline design operations to drive team efficiency and impact, specifically for design systems projects.
Communicate clearly and effectively by succinctly articulating requests, questions, and findings to ensure stakeholders are informed of work and progress.
Develop and leverage frameworks to create efficiencies, streamline operational responsibilities, improve communication, and help the design team deliver on business goals related to design systems.
Build strong relationships and serve as a dependable point of contact with stakeholders and partners across design and cross‑functional product teams.
Project Management: Utilize client’s internal project management systems to track design work, ensure deliverables for key milestones, and report progress to XFN and Design leadership.
Operational effectiveness: Identify and address workflow or tooling issues, set and measure performance goals, and foster a collaborative process to improve operational processes for UI input initiatives.
Support additional design ops initiatives as needed to drive effectiveness and efficiency of the Wearables design team. Build and execute project plans, gain stakeholder buy‑in, and communicate progress.
Skills and Experience
5+ years of experience as a producer, project manager, or program manager supporting product design teams with a background in consumer electronics, hardware, or digital products.
Experience working with product designers to improve efficiency and effectiveness of design team workflows and outcomes, especially for UI input projects.
Experience working with 2D and 3D artists, creative directors, and designers.
Experience working on design systems.
Experience collaborating with cross‑functional teams (engineering, product management, content design, user research, etc.).
Track record of operating independently, being detail‑oriented, and delivering results in a highly organized manner.
Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced environment with independent time management, task prioritization, and a drive to identify problems and work toward solutions.
Provide flexible processes that meet team needs and help keep work on track.
Experience working with product design teams at scale.
Proficiency with professional project management tools for tracking design work, resource allocation, and reporting.
Comfortable working in environments with ambiguity and rapid change.
Experience using data to identify problems and communicate solutions.
EEO Statement Note: Pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, qualified applicants will be considered for assignment with arrest and conviction records. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position.
Compensation and Benefits Pay Range: $93 - $98/hour on W2. The specific compensation for this position will be determined by a number of factors, including scope, complexity, and location. Our full‑time consultants have access to benefits including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) contributions, PTO, sick leave, and other benefits mandated by applicable state or localities.
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Design Program Manager IV - Design Systems
Location:
CA - Burlingame (Hybrid – 3 days onsite)
Duration:
06+ months Contract
Pay Rate:
$93-$98/hour on W2
About the Role Client is seeking an experienced CW Design Program Manager (DPM) to drive, innovate, and support design operations within our Wearables team. This role partners closely with Design Program Management, Product Design Managers, and Product Designers to enable world‑class user experiences for wearable devices. Candidates will report to a DPM within the Wearables organization.
Client is looking for a proactive self‑starter who is deeply curious, analytical, and interpersonal. Passionate about building relationships, comfortable navigating ambiguity, and motivated to help the team deliver innovative design systems solutions for next‑generation wearable products.
Key Responsibilities
Optimize and streamline design operations to drive team efficiency and impact, specifically for design systems projects.
Communicate clearly and effectively by succinctly articulating requests, questions, and findings to ensure stakeholders are informed of work and progress.
Develop and leverage frameworks to create efficiencies, streamline operational responsibilities, improve communication, and help the design team deliver on business goals related to design systems.
Build strong relationships and serve as a dependable point of contact with stakeholders and partners across design and cross‑functional product teams.
Project Management: Utilize client’s internal project management systems to track design work, ensure deliverables for key milestones, and report progress to XFN and Design leadership.
Operational effectiveness: Identify and address workflow or tooling issues, set and measure performance goals, and foster a collaborative process to improve operational processes for UI input initiatives.
Support additional design ops initiatives as needed to drive effectiveness and efficiency of the Wearables design team. Build and execute project plans, gain stakeholder buy‑in, and communicate progress.
Skills and Experience
5+ years of experience as a producer, project manager, or program manager supporting product design teams with a background in consumer electronics, hardware, or digital products.
Experience working with product designers to improve efficiency and effectiveness of design team workflows and outcomes, especially for UI input projects.
Experience working with 2D and 3D artists, creative directors, and designers.
Experience working on design systems.
Experience collaborating with cross‑functional teams (engineering, product management, content design, user research, etc.).
Track record of operating independently, being detail‑oriented, and delivering results in a highly organized manner.
Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced environment with independent time management, task prioritization, and a drive to identify problems and work toward solutions.
Provide flexible processes that meet team needs and help keep work on track.
Experience working with product design teams at scale.
Proficiency with professional project management tools for tracking design work, resource allocation, and reporting.
Comfortable working in environments with ambiguity and rapid change.
Experience using data to identify problems and communicate solutions.
EEO Statement Note: Pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, qualified applicants will be considered for assignment with arrest and conviction records. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position.
Compensation and Benefits Pay Range: $93 - $98/hour on W2. The specific compensation for this position will be determined by a number of factors, including scope, complexity, and location. Our full‑time consultants have access to benefits including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) contributions, PTO, sick leave, and other benefits mandated by applicable state or localities.
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