Strong fit for mid-level design program managers who lead cross-functional initiatives and adapt to evolving priorities.
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Original posting from Lyft
At Lyft, our purpose is to Serve and Connect. To do this, we start with our own community by creating an open, inclusive, and diverse organization.
Lyft is seeking a Staff Design Program Manager for the Global Growth organization. Design Program Managers are strategic partners with design leads, leading and driving the design work forward everyday. You will work across teams to shepherd and manage the delivery of design and customer experiences to completion. You’re a strong strategic thinker, you can execute the small tasks well, and you take a creative approach to operational challenges. You’re savvy at connecting the dots, and being a trusted partner to cross functional peers at Lyft. You’ll be a leader within the design organization and an advocate for the Design+ team and the design process.
Responsibilities:
Own roadmap and execution for projects end-to-end
Drive program management for the Global Growth design team
Shape and document workflows and processes that make the team faster and more effective
Partner with design, engineering, marketing, legal, and product to scope work, set timelines, and manage delivery
Build and maintain visibility into project health, team utilization, and priorities for design leadership
Lead planning and prioritization across cross-functional teams — balancing competing inputs without losing sight of the goal
Facilitate design reviews, retros, and planning sessions
Bring AI fluency to program management work — use tools like Figma, Jira, and AI assistants to accelerate your own workflow, and help the team adopt new tools effectively
Experience:
7+ years in design program management, product design, or a relevant design industry role
Demonstrated ability to drive complex, cross-functional programs with multiple stakeholders and workstreams
Comfort with ambiguity — you can take a loosely defined problem, build a plan, and move without heavy oversight
Strong written and verbal communication; you know how to give direction clearly and tailor it to the audience
Hands-on familiarity with AI tools and a genuine interest in how they change the way design teams work
Experience with Figma, Jira, and GitHub a plus
Attention to detail and organizational rigor; you don't let things fall through the cracks
Resilience — design orgs are dynamic, priorities shift, and this role requires someone who stays grounded
Benefits:
Great medical, dental, and vision insurance options with additional programs available when enrolled
Mental health benefits
Family building benefits
Child care and pet benefits
401(k) plan with company match to help save for your future
In addition to 12 observed holidays, salaried team members have discretionary paid time off, hourly team members have 15 days paid time off
18 weeks of paid parental leave. Biological, adoptive, and foster parents are all eligible
Subsidized commuter benefits
Monthly Lyft credits and complimentary Lyft Pink membership
Lyft is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive workplace that fosters belonging. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, age, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by law. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with applicable federal, state and local law.
Lyft highly values having employees working in-office to foster a collaborative work environment and company culture. This role will be in-office on a hybrid schedule — Team Members will be expected to work in the office 3 days per week on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. Lyft considers working in the office at least 3 days per week to be an essential function of this hybrid role. Your recruiter can share more information about the various in-office perks Lyft offers. Additionally, hybrid roles have the flexibility to work from anywhere for up to 4 weeks per year. #Hybrid
The expected base pay range for this position in the New York City area is $143,000 - $178,750, not inclusive of potential equity offering, bonus or benefits. Salary ranges are dependent on a variety of factors, including qualifications, experience and geographic location. Your recruiter can share more information about the salary range specific to your working location and other factors during the hiring process.
Source: Lyft careers