Sr. Manager, Design Program Management, Devices and Services Design Team
Job Location:
Job Location:
Seattle, WA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Monthly Salary:
Posted on:
13 days ago
Posted on:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Job Summary
The Devices & Services Experience Design (DxD) team leads user experience and industrial design innovation across Amazons device portfolio including Echo Fire TV Fire Tablets and related mobile apps. Our team works at the intersection of design product and engineering creating meaningful hardware and software experiences that enhance customer lives. We believe in storytelling and thinking holistically to craft the why behind everything we ship.
DxD is seeking a Sr. Manager of Design Program Management to lead and scale the Design Program Management function across our design organization. This role will own the strategy operations and team leadership for a team of Design Program Managers responsible for the scoping planning and delivery of design programs for multiple product portfolios. You will define how the function operates setting the standards mechanisms and operating model that enable design teams to deliver customer experiences with quality and this role you will partner closely with Design Product and Engineering leadership to ensure design programs are strategically aligned well-resourced and delivering measurable impact. You will be responsible for building and developing a high-performing team driving cross-organizational program excellence and serving as a key member of the DxD leadership team shaping the future of how design operates within Devices & Services.
The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in design program management and design operations a track record of building and scaling teams and the ability to influence senior leaders across a matrixed organization. You are equally comfortable setting long-term strategy and rolling up your sleeves to solve immediate operational challenges. You think in systems building scalable frameworks rather than solving one-off problems and you bring a strong customer lens to every decision.
Key job responsibilities
Define and own the design program manager function strategy operating model and standards across portfolios ensuring consistency scalability and alignment with organizational standards and goals
Build develop and lead a team of Design Program Managers embedded across multiple design teams fostering a culture of operational excellence collaboration and continuous improvement
Partner with Design leaders and senior leadership to align design program priorities with business objectives product roadmaps and resource capacity
Establish and scale mechanisms for program planning prioritization resource management status communication and escalation management across the portfolio
Drive cross-organizational alignment on design delivery working across Product Engineering and Design leadership to ensure design is integrated into product development lifecycles
Create visibility into portfolio health team capacity and program risk for DxD leadership proactively surfacing insights and recommendations that inform strategic decisions
Own escalation management for design program issues that span teams or require leadership engagement establishing clear frameworks and driving resolution
Identify and lead high-impact cross-cutting initiatives that improve how design teams operate from process improvements to new mechanisms that raise the bar on delivery quality
Champion design program management as a discipline developing talent sharing best practices and raising the standard for what great design operations looks like
10 years of design program management or design operations experience with at least 5 years in a people management role leading program managers or similar functions
Experience building scaling and managing teams within complex matrixed organizations
Experience defining and operationalizing program strategy across multiple teams or business units including setting standards mechanisms and operating models
Experience owning end-to-end program delivery at scale including defining program requirements and using data and metrics to determine improvements
Experience working with presenting to and influencing senior executives up to VP level
Experience working cross-functionally with design product and engineering teams in a software product development environment
Deep fluency in design practice and software product development lifecycles understanding how design work is scoped iterated and integrated into product delivery
Demonstrated ability to build scalable operational frameworks and mechanisms that create leverage across an organization rather than solving one-off problems
Track record of developing and mentoring program management talent raising the bar for the function
Skilled in navigating complex trade-offs to prioritize resources organizational health and scalable solutions across competing stakeholder needs
Exceptional ability to communicate complex strategies and program health to diverse audiences from individual contributors to VP-level leadership ensuring clarity and alignment
Experience driving organizational change and gaining buy-in across cross-functional leadership in ambiguous environments
Proven ability to facilitate cooperation across diverse design disciplines and organizational boundaries building trust and credibility through consistent delivery and transparency
Strong systems thinking ability to diagnose operational challenges identify root causes and design solutions that scale
Experience with design operations disciplines including resource management capacity planning workflow optimization and design quality programs
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status disability or other legally protected status.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process including support for the interview or onboarding process please visit for more information. If the country/region youre applying in isnt listed please contact your Recruiting Partner.
DxD is seeking a Sr. Manager of Design Program Management to lead and scale the Design Program Management function across our design organization. This role will own the strategy operations and team leadership for a team of Design Program Managers responsible for the scoping planning and delivery of design programs for multiple product portfolios. You will define how the function operates setting the standards mechanisms and operating model that enable design teams to deliver customer experiences with quality and this role you will partner closely with Design Product and Engineering leadership to ensure design programs are strategically aligned well-resourced and delivering measurable impact. You will be responsible for building and developing a high-performing team driving cross-organizational program excellence and serving as a key member of the DxD leadership team shaping the future of how design operates within Devices & Services.
The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in design program management and design operations a track record of building and scaling teams and the ability to influence senior leaders across a matrixed organization. You are equally comfortable setting long-term strategy and rolling up your sleeves to solve immediate operational challenges. You think in systems building scalable frameworks rather than solving one-off problems and you bring a strong customer lens to every decision.
Key job responsibilities
Define and own the design program manager function strategy operating model and standards across portfolios ensuring consistency scalability and alignment with organizational standards and goals
Build develop and lead a team of Design Program Managers embedded across multiple design teams fostering a culture of operational excellence collaboration and continuous improvement
Partner with Design leaders and senior leadership to align design program priorities with business objectives product roadmaps and resource capacity
Establish and scale mechanisms for program planning prioritization resource management status communication and escalation management across the portfolio
Drive cross-organizational alignment on design delivery working across Product Engineering and Design leadership to ensure design is integrated into product development lifecycles
Create visibility into portfolio health team capacity and program risk for DxD leadership proactively surfacing insights and recommendations that inform strategic decisions
Own escalation management for design program issues that span teams or require leadership engagement establishing clear frameworks and driving resolution
Identify and lead high-impact cross-cutting initiatives that improve how design teams operate from process improvements to new mechanisms that raise the bar on delivery quality
Champion design program management as a discipline developing talent sharing best practices and raising the standard for what great design operations looks like
10 years of design program management or design operations experience with at least 5 years in a people management role leading program managers or similar functions
Experience building scaling and managing teams within complex matrixed organizations
Experience defining and operationalizing program strategy across multiple teams or business units including setting standards mechanisms and operating models
Experience owning end-to-end program delivery at scale including defining program requirements and using data and metrics to determine improvements
Experience working with presenting to and influencing senior executives up to VP level
Experience working cross-functionally with design product and engineering teams in a software product development environment
Deep fluency in design practice and software product development lifecycles understanding how design work is scoped iterated and integrated into product delivery
Demonstrated ability to build scalable operational frameworks and mechanisms that create leverage across an organization rather than solving one-off problems
Track record of developing and mentoring program management talent raising the bar for the function
Skilled in navigating complex trade-offs to prioritize resources organizational health and scalable solutions across competing stakeholder needs
Exceptional ability to communicate complex strategies and program health to diverse audiences from individual contributors to VP-level leadership ensuring clarity and alignment
Experience driving organizational change and gaining buy-in across cross-functional leadership in ambiguous environments
Proven ability to facilitate cooperation across diverse design disciplines and organizational boundaries building trust and credibility through consistent delivery and transparency
Strong systems thinking ability to diagnose operational challenges identify root causes and design solutions that scale
Experience with design operations disciplines including resource management capacity planning workflow optimization and design quality programs
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status disability or other legally protected status.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process including support for the interview or onboarding process please visit for more information. If the country/region youre applying in isnt listed please contact your Recruiting Partner.
The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience qualifications and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical dental vision prescription Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans EAP Mental Health Support Medical Advice Line Flexible Spending Accounts Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage) 401(k) matching paid time off and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at WA Seattle - 160100.00 - 216600.00 USD annually
Required Experience:
Manager
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