LinkedIn · 2 days ago
Creative Design Program Manager - Learning & News
New York, NY
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$93K/yr - $153K/yr
5+ years expLinkedIn is the world’s largest professional network, dedicated to creating economic opportunities for every member of the global workforce. The Creative Design Program Manager will operationalize and scale design solutions for LinkedIn Learning and LinkedIn News, ensuring effective collaboration between design and editorial teams while managing workflows and stakeholder alignment.
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Responsibilities
Creative Program Stewardship: Serve as the connective tissue between the Content Development Design team and the larger LinkedIn Production team, ensuring the smooth integration of creative design solutions into LinkedIn Learning courses, LinkedIn News content, and other editorial initiatives
Operational Efficiency: Assess, design, and implement workflow improvements to streamline creative operations, from ideation to execution for diverse story and campaign projects. Collaborate on tools and processes to amplify efficiency (e.g., resource tracking, task allocation, quality control in design handoffs)
Cross-Functional Coordination: Build strong relationships with design managers, designers, editorial stakeholders, and adjacent teams, including Growth, Premium, and AI teams. Represent design and editorial operations in multi-disciplinary discussions to align on strategic priorities, resolve bottlenecks, and ensure smooth execution
Program Planning & Management: Lead program planning efforts, including timelines, capacity plans, and staffing coordination. Collaborate on quarterly priorities and integrate design projects into the broader content team’s strategic roadmap
Risk and Issue Management: Manage risks and drive resolution of issues that may impact the quality or timeliness of projects and deliverables. Proactively address workflow or resource challenges and escalate as appropriate
Process Champion: Set clear expectations for scales of work, project timelines, and deliverables. Drive repeatable operational best practices and introduce new ideas to improve team morale and collaboration
Documentation and Tooling: Build and maintain team documentation, design tools, and centralized resources. Share progress, dependencies, and decisions with cross-functional stakeholders through structured, concise, and transparent communications
AI Fluency: Act as a champion for fostering AI fluency within the Content Development Design team. Partner with designers and cross-functional stakeholders to identify and implement AI-driven tools and processes that enhance creative workflows and storytelling
Team Development and Onboarding: Partner with leadership to establish onboarding programs for new hires, ensuring that team members are supported as they transition into the team and are equipped to succeed
Qualification
Required
5+ years of experience in design operations, program management, or creative operations
5+ years of experience in project management and using project management tools
Preferred
Familiarity with implementing operational workflows for cross-functional creative teams
Understanding of creative tools (e.g., Figma, Frame.io, Creative Cloud) and production processes
Demonstrated ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects with complex dependencies
Proven ability to work with creative teams, designers, and broader cross-functional stakeholders
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with an ability to clearly articulate goals, timelines, and project updates to diverse audiences
Experience with advocating for process improvements, encouraging experimentation, and fostering collaborative team environments
A nuanced approach to balancing creativity, process, and business objectives
Experience with global teams, ensuring consistency across diverse cultural and market contexts
Positive attitude toward handling ambiguity and shifting priorities
Benefits
Annual performance bonus
Stock
Benefits and/or other applicable incentive compensation plans
Company
LinkedIn is a professional networking site that allows users to create business connections, search for jobs, and find potential clients. It is a sub-organization of Microsoft.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$154.8MKey Investors
Bain Capital VenturesGreylockSequoia Capital
2016-06-13Acquired
2016-02-15Private Equity
2014-04-01Series Unknown
Leadership Team
Ryan Roslansky
Chief Executive Officer
Dan Shapero
Chief Operating Officer
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