Design Program Manager at whatnot

This role is designed for a seasoned Senior Design Program Manager with at least 7 years of experience steering high-velocity product design teams. It’s ideal for someone who understands the technical nuances of Design Systems (FDS/WDS) and can bridge the gap between creative craft and rigorous product delivery. You should be a "process architect" who prefers lightweight, scalable systems over heavy bureaucracy. The compensation is highly competitive ($190k–$210k base) and comes with a robust benefits package, including a 4% 401k match, child care allowances, and fertility benefits. While the company is "remote-first," this specific role requires residency near a hub city (LA, SF, Seattle, or NYC) for on-site collaboration. Unique perks include a "dogfooding" budget to buy and sell on the platform yourself. **You might be a good fit if you...** * Have successfully managed complex, multi-stakeholder design launches in a fast-paced consumer tech environment. * Are an expert at using Jira and Confluence to track cross-functional dependencies between design and engineering. * Have prior experience operationalizing a Design System to improve team velocity and UI consistency. * Thrive in "remote-colocated" environments and live near a primary US tech hub.