Program Manager, Design Tools & Enablement - Product, Design & Marketing Operations

Apple Inc

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On-site
Location
Cupertino, CA
Salary
$144,600–$263,800 / yr
Posted
11 days ago
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Apple Inc. is a multinational technology company known for designing and manufacturing consumer electronics, software, and online services, including the iPhone, Mac, iPad, and App Store. Industry: Consumer Electronics & Software

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TL;DR · Program Manager, Design Tools & Enablement - Product, Design & Marketing Operations

The Program Manager, Design Tools & Enablement - Product, Design & Marketing Operations joins the PD&M Operations team to lead the implementation, governance, and management of enterprise tools for creative and product organizations. This role involves partnering with designers, producers, and business leaders to translate workflows into scalable tool strategies. Key responsibilities include leading cross-functional programs from discovery through adoption, configuring Figma workspace architecture, and establishing operating processes. The candidate will manage libraries, permissions, and security while developing change-management and training strategies. Required skills include deep expertise in Figma, program management, and experience with design and product lifecycles. The role addresses the technical challenge of providing a stable foundation for collaborative work by managing integrations, monitoring product roadmaps, and ensuring effective tool usage across a large, distributed organization.

What does a Program Manager earn?

Median $173592 from 118 postings across 23 companies.

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What you'll do

  • Translate business requirements and workflows into scalable tool strategies and solutions.
  • Lead cross-functional programs from initial discovery through implementation and ongoing optimization.
  • Manage Figma configuration, including workspace architecture, libraries, permissions, and governance.
  • Execute adoption, change-management, and training strategies to ensure effective tool usage.
  • Establish and maintain governance standards, documentation, and operating processes for the platform.
  • Partner with Technology teams to manage integrations, security, and technical dependencies.
  • Monitor the Figma product roadmap to evaluate new capabilities and organizational opportunities.
  • Communicate program status, risks, and key decisions clearly to stakeholders and leadership.

What we're looking for

  • 5+ years of experience in program management, operations, tool implementation, or a related field.
  • Demonstrated experience leading complex, cross-functional programs from requirements through implementation and adoption.
  • Deep expertise in Figma, including enterprise administration, configuration, permissions, libraries, governance, and troubleshooting.
  • Experience implementing and managing tools or platforms across multiple teams or organizations.
  • Experience driving adoption of new tools, practices, processes, or ways of working.
  • Strong understanding of design and product lifecycles, from requirements and planning through delivery and release.
  • Strong relationship-building, stakeholder-management, and communication skills across technical and non-technical teams.
  • Background in UX/UI, product design, design operations, frontend development, or a related field (preferred).

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