Design Program Manager

7+ years experience in Design Operations, Program Management, Creative Operations, or equivalent roles within high-velocity product organizations A track record of working directly with product design teams and cross-functional partners Proven track record managing complex, multi-stakeholder design projects in consumer technology companies Demonstrated ability to influence without authority and drive consensus across diverse teams Experience with project management methodologies and tools (Agile, Jira, Confluence) Experience with design systems is a strong plus

Drive operational excellence across the Design Studio Partner closely with Design, Product, and Engineering leadership to plan, prioritize, and sequence work Manage planning cycles, scoping, resourcing, timelines, and cross-team dependencies Operationalize and oversee the evolution of the Whatnot Design System (WDS) Facilitate communication flows—run standups, reviews, crits, and cross-functional syncs Build lightweight processes that scale without slowing teams down Ensure projects have clear goals, success metrics, and feedback loops Act as the connective tissue between disciplines