Principal Design Program Manager

This position is based in New York City.

At Personio, your work transforms the way millions of people experience work every day. Join our Product & Technology team, where we drive our customers’ outcomes by designing, developing and delivering innovative and high quality products. Be empowered to take ownership of your areas and make an impact on your team, our product, and our customers. 

The Product & Technology team drives our customer's outcomes by designing, developing and delivering innovative and high quality products. Be empowered to take ownership of your areas and make an impact on your team, our product, and our customers. 

A Design Program Manager is responsible for scaling both the quality and speed of our product development, with a comprehensive focus on all facets of Design and User Experience including insights, product thinking, strategy, and execution. They do this by implementing operational systems, connecting teams and knowledge, and problem-solving challenges to enable Designers and Researchers to do their most impactful work.

• Team Leadership: Supervise, mentor, and guide team members, fostering a positive and cohesive working atmosphere. Setting clear goals, provides direction, and facilitates professional development.
• Strategic Planning: sets long-term operational objectives for the design team and aligns design goals with business goals from Product, Engineering, Product Design, Go-to-Market, and Customer Experience.
• Communication: lead in establishing, maintaining and improving communication channels both within and between teams. 
• Process Improvement: streamlining workflows/processes, team rituals, and optimizing tools.Creates, scales, and executes strategic programs to ensure Designers and Researchers are working at optimum efficiency
• Execution: assist the team by proactively identifying and solving problems and issues, openly communicating roadblocks and successes, and managing and prioritizing multiple projects and programs related to operations.
• Team Building and Support: conflict resolution and fostering a collaborative environment at a macro level, With the collaboration of Product Design or Research Managers to enhance team dynamics and morale.
• Budget Management: oversees the design budget for tooling and contingent workforce. Ensuring accurate forecasting, identifying future needs and capacity, and driving cost-effectiveness.

• 12+ years experience as a Design Program Manager, Technical Program/Product Manager with a track record of leadership, execution and vision

• Experience leading teams, including the ability to inspire, motivate, and lead by example.

• Experience driving the scaling of product design for both creative quality and product efficiency/engagement

• Strong understanding of design principles, processes, and methodologies.

• Mastery of project management tools and software.

• Demonstrated success in influencing both executive leadership and design teams.

Personio is an equal opportunities employer, committed to building an integrative culture where everyone feels welcomed and supported. We embrace uniqueness and understand that our diverse, values-driven culture makes us stronger. We are proud to have an inclusive workplace environment that will foster your development no matter your gender, civil status, family status, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, education level, or race.

Our Benefits

Aside from our people, culture, and mission, check out some of the other benefits that make Personio a great place to work:

• Receive a robust reward package – reevaluated each year – that includes salary, benefits, and pre-IPO equity

• Enjoy 20 days of paid vacation, plus an additional day after 2 and 4 years (because we love what we do, but we also love vacation!)

• Invest in your future with a 401(k) retirement account and a Personio match of up to 5%

• Get comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage for yourself and your family

• Make an impact on the environment and society with 2 (fully paid) Impact Days –one for an individual project of your choice and one for a company-wide initiative

• Receive family leave, mental health support, and sabbatical opportunities with PersonioCares

• Grow your skills with an annual personal development budget to use on professional memberships, external certifications, conferences, and more

• Connect with your fellow Personios at regular company and team events like All Company Culture Week and local year-end celebrations

• Engage in a high-impact working environment with flat hierarchies and short decision-making processes

$210,000/year to $230,000/year + equity + benefits

Please note the national salary range listed in the job posting reflects the new hire salary range across levels and U.S. locations that would be applicable to the position. Final salary will be commensurate with the candidate’s final level and final location. Also, this range represents base salary only and does not include equity, or benefits, if applicable.

Please also note that the information provided in this job posting is for general informational purposes only. The job posting is provided 'as is' without any representations or warranties, express or implied. Personio makes no representations or warranties in relation to the accuracy, completeness, or suitability of the information contained in this job posting. By applying to this position, applicants