TP-Link · 3 days ago
Design Program Manager
Irvine, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$120K/yr - $150K/yr
8+ years expTP-Link Systems Inc. is a global provider of reliable networking devices and smart home products. The Design Program Manager is responsible for driving consistency, quality, and execution across the company's global design initiatives, partnering closely with cross-functional teams to ensure high-quality delivery within a hardware-software product environment.
Consumer Electronics
No H1B
Responsibilities
Establish and manage scalable design workflows, including intake, prioritization, governance, approvals, and delivery standards
Ensure consistent application of design language and quality standards across products, platforms, and regions
Own design portfolio and project planning across multiple product lines and initiatives
Translate design strategy into clear execution plans, timelines, and roadmaps
Lead design resource and capacity planning in partnership with design leadership
Balance priorities across teams to support business needs while protecting design quality
Serve as the primary liaison between Design, Product, Engineering, and Marketing
Strengthen collaboration across global and cross-country teams to ensure alignment and execution consistency
Manage design tools and platforms, including Figma, Jira, and Confluence
Oversee design budgets, external agencies, and vendor relationships as needed
Drive visibility into design programs through reporting, dashboards, and key metrics
Provide leadership with clear insights into progress, risks, dependencies, and delivery health
Qualification
Required
8+ years of experience in design program management, design operations, or a closely related role
Strong understanding of end-to-end product development, particularly within hardware–software environments
Proven ability to establish processes and operate effectively in fast-paced, evolving, and ambiguous environments
Excellent cross-functional communication and stakeholder management skills
Experience working with global teams; Mandarin language skills are a plus
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Benefits
Fully paid medical, dental, and vision insurance (partial coverage for dependents)
Contributions to 401k funds
Over four weeks of PTO per year
Bi-annual pay increases
Health and wellness benefits, including free gym membership
Quarterly team-building events
Company
TP-Link
Headquartered in the United States, TP-Link is a global provider of reliable networking devices and smart home products, consistently ranked as the world’s top provider of Wi-Fi devices.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageCompany data provided by crunchbase