Apple · 1 month ago
Program Manager, Design Systems
San Francisco Bay Area
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$183K/yr - $274K/yr
8+ years expApple is a leading technology company known for its innovative products and marketing strategies. The Program Manager, Design Systems will be responsible for the Digital Design Systems program, defining its vision, strategy, and roadmap to enhance adoption and quality while driving alignment across various teams.
AppsArtificial Intelligence (AI)BroadcastingDigital EntertainmentFoundational AIMedia and EntertainmentMobile DevicesOperating SystemsTVWearables
Responsibilities
Own and drive the Digital Design Systems roadmap (quarterly and yearly), synthesizing input from creative, engineering, and business stakeholders to define priorities and communicate strategy to all levels of the organization
Establish and manage the governance model for the design system, defining clear processes for component contribution, versioning, and deprecation to ensure the system remains scalable, coherent, and high-quality
Act as the primary evangelist for the design system. Drive adoption and handle change by communicating the value of new tools, components, and standards across Marcom and partner organizations
Partner with Design, Engineering, and Production leads to create a smooth implementation of the roadmap. Unblocking teams, managing dependencies, and facilitating cross-functional collaboration to drive program outcomes and ensure timely delivery of system features
Define and analyze key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the health and impact of the design system (e.g., adoption rates, team velocity, accessibility compliance). Using this data to drive continued improvements and iterations
Qualification
Required
At least 8 years of experience in Program Management, Product Management, or Design Operations within a technology or creative organization, focusing on digital products and platforms
Direct, hands-on experience running a design system or component library program in a complex organization. Understanding the unique challenges of governance, contribution, and adoption
A demonstrable track record of building strong, collaborative relationships with both creative and technical teams, with an ability to represent and advocate for their work and needs
Preferred
Deep knowledge of design systems best practices, tools, applications, and front-end development concepts
Experience with Agile/Scrum methodologies for managing development cycles
Exceptional communication and presentation skills, with a proven ability to influence without authority and build consensus among stakeholders at all levels, from individual contributors to executive leadership
Experience with budgeting, financial planning, and operational cost models for technical programs
Ability to independently anticipate and solve problems while maintaining focus on program milestones
Benefits
Comprehensive medical and dental coverage
Retirement benefits
A range of discounted products and free services
Reimbursement for certain educational expenses — including tuition
Discretionary bonuses or commission payments
Relocation
Company
Apple
Apple is a technology company that designs, manufactures, and markets consumer electronics, personal computers, and software.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$5.67BKey Investors
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2025-05-05Post Ipo Debt· $4.5B
2025-01-16Post Ipo Debt· $0.31M
2021-04-30Post Ipo Equity
Leadership Team
Tim Cook
CEO
Craig Federighi
SVP, Software Engineering
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