Salesforce is seeking a Lead Design Program Manager for their Design Operations Team within the Global Apps & Industries group. This role involves partnering with executive leadership, influencing resourcing models, shaping product priorities, and aligning teams around high-impact design work. The ideal candidate will be a relationship builder and strategic thinker, fluent in UX best practices and software delivery.
Key responsibilities include:
- Operationalizing how the Global Apps & Industries UX organization works together
- Creating rituals and processes that foster team connection and collaboration
- Developing frameworks for prioritizing and reviewing work
- Facilitating collaboration and highlighting design dependencies
- Liaising with design leadership and cross-functional stakeholders
- Coordinating method and measure reviews, leading team events, and organizing presentations
Requirements:
- Outstanding partnership and relationship-building skills
- Experience in cross-functional, matrix management environments
- Familiarity with design processes and dependencies
- Superb communication skills across multiple mediums
- Strong understanding of software development at scale
- Ability to establish credibility with senior executives and technical teams
Desired qualifications:
- 7+ years experience in enterprise software (Design, DesignOps, or Program/Project Management)
- Experience with generative AI systems and tools
- Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field or PMP certification
- Commitment to ethics, equality, and authenticity in the workplace
Join Salesforce's Design Operations team and help create products that people love while fostering a collaborative design community!