Staff Design Program Manager, Design Systems

the team by streamlining intake and ensuring the roadmap is realistic and well-protected. Master the Backlog: Drive the end-to-end lifecycle of the Design System and Content Design backlogs. You’ll ensure work is granular, actionable, and aligned with quarterly goals. Define Prioritization Logic: Establish and socialize clear, observable principles for how

the team prioritizes work—balancing urgent "bug fixes" with long-term "foundational builds." Optimize Team Rhythms: Create high-signal, low-friction cadences (standups, retros, crits) that improve team flow, decision quality, and craft standards. Org Wide Scope: Lead occasional org‑wide programs with the Director of Design Program Management to extend practices beyond the Design Systems team. Governance & Organizational Relationships Orchestrate Design Org Integration: Facilitate the high-level framework for how product teams interact with UX Foundations. You will focus on the interplay between core standards and local team needs, ensuring product designers have the structure to stay consistent and move fast without creating bottlenecks. Drive Organizational Alignment: Act as the primary link between UX Foundations and the broader Product Design organization. You’ll ensure that system updates are synchronized with product release cycles. Strategic Visibility: Develop streamlined, audience-appropriate reporting (dashboards, newsletters, executive summaries) that makes

the team’s impact and progress observable to collaborators and leadership. Content Design & Cross-Functional Ops Content Design Scaffolding: Build the operational framework for Content Design. This includes running their backlog, developing capacity deployment strategies, and ensuring their work is integrated into broader design reviews. Technical & Brand Liaison: Partner with Engineering Ops and Brand Design to ensure the design system remains technically viable and brand-aligned. You’ll participate in (but not necessarily lead) technical discussions regarding the design-to-code pipeline. External Partner Management: Serve as the operational lead for design agencies or vendors as needed, ensuring external work meets Etsy’s standards and is integrated seamlessly into

the team’s workflow. Of course, this is just a sample of the kinds of work this role will require! You should assume that your role will encompass other tasks, too, and that your job duties and

responsibilities may change from time to time at Etsy's discretion, or otherwise applicable with local law. Qualities that will help you thrive in this role are: 8+ years in program management, project management, or design operations within product development. Direct experience with design systems and component libraries. Experience working with content designers. Ability to context switch smoothly between tactical execution and strategic planning, delivering at a high bar on both. Clear, succinct communication that adapts depth and detail to the audience and moment. A focus on improving team flow, decision quality, and craft standards, not just velocity. Strength in planning and negotiation with leaders while building trust through ownership and follow‑through with ICs. A generous collaborative spirit with a passion for leveling up the operational skills of those around you. Familiarity with Jira, Figma, Notion, and Google.2F.1-IC4 Additional Information What's Next If you're interested in joining

the team at Etsy, please share your resume with us and feel free to include a cover letter if you'd like. As we hope you've seen already, Etsy is a place that values individuality and variety. We don't want you to be like everyone else -- we want you to be like you! So tell us what you're all about. Our Promise At Etsy, we believe that a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace furthers relevance, resilience, and longevity. We encourage people from all backgrounds, ages, abilities, and experiences to apply. Etsy is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. If, due to a disability, you need an accommodation during any part of the application or interview process, please let your recruiter know. While Etsy supports visa sponsorship, sponsorship opportunities may be limited to certain roles and skills.

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