Design Program Manager

TP-Link Systems • Irvine, CA

14d

About The Position

Headquartered in the United States, TP-Link Systems Inc. is a global provider of reliable networking devices and smart home products, consistently ranked as the world’s top provider of Wi-Fi devices. The company is committed to delivering innovative products that enhance people’s lives through faster, more reliable connectivity. With a commitment to excellence, TP-Link serves customers in over 170 countries and continues to grow its global footprint. We believe technology changes the world for the better! At TP-Link Systems Inc, we are committed to crafting dependable, high-performance products to connect users worldwide with the wonders of technology. Embracing professionalism, innovation, excellence, and simplicity, we aim to assist our clients in achieving remarkable global performance and enable consumers to enjoy a seamless, effortless lifestyle. Role Summary The Design Program Manager is responsible for driving consistency, quality, and execution across TP-Link’s global design initiatives. As the company moves into 2026 and beyond, this role plays a key part in establishing clear design processes, strengthening cross-functional and cross-country collaboration, and ensuring design standards are upheld across all assets and product lines. This role partners closely with Design leadership, Product Management, Engineering, and Marketing to align priorities, manage complex design programs, and ensure design strategy translates into high-quality, on-time delivery within a hardware–software product environment.

Requirements

• 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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Nice To Haves

• Experience working with global teams; Mandarin language skills are a plus

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

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees