Creative Design Program Manager - Learning & News

LinkedIn • New York, NY

4d • Hybrid

About The Position

This role will be based in San Francisco, Mountain View or New York. At LinkedIn, our approach to flexible work is centered on trust and optimized for culture, connection, clarity, and the evolving needs of our business. The work location of this role is hybrid, meaning it will be performed both from home and from a LinkedIn office on select days, as determined by the business needs of the team. As Creative Design Program Manager in LinkedIn Productions , you'll be embedded within the Content Development Design team , a core unit of LinkedIn Productions—the team behind producing premium content that powers LinkedIn Learning and LinkedIn News . These platforms are dedicated to delivering market-leading professional development courses and providing trusted business news to LinkedIn members globally. Your role will emphasize operationalizing and scaling design solutions that enable the creation of impactful and innovative courses, resources, and news content. You will champion processes that help our designers and editors effectively collaborate on shaping the future of professional learning and industry insights. Reporting to the Creative Director for Learning & News , you will act as a strategic organizer between design and production teams along with cross-functional partners across LinkedIn. The Design Program Manager is key to orchestrating the workflows and aligning stakeholders needed to realize creative and editorial visions at scale. The ideal candidate brings proven experience in design operations, program management, and cross-functional collaboration while understanding the unique nuances of working within creative and editorial contexts.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in design operations, program management, or creative operations.
• 5+ years of experience in project management and using project management tools.

Nice To Haves

• 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.

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.

Benefits

• The total compensation package for this position may also include annual performance bonus, stock, benefits and/or other applicable incentive compensation plans.
• For more information, visit https://careers.linkedin.com/benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed