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SeniorFull-timeFigmaAI
Salary Range
$132,600 - $179,400 /year
This salary is estimated based on similar roles. The actual salary may vary.
About the Role
Instacart is seeking a Design Program Manager to drive operational excellence and programmatic execution across a Design organization serving 90+ cross-functional partners. This role sits at the intersection of design craft, technical operations, and strategic execution, focusing on building AI-enabled systems and scaling critical processes.
Key Responsibilities
- →Drive end-to-end program delivery for complex, multi-quarter design initiatives spanning Design, Product, Engineering, Marketing, Legal, and Business Development.
- →Build and deploy AI-enabled workflows to automate status reporting, resource tracking, documentation synthesis, and stakeholder communications.
- →Own operations and vendor management for design tooling, including negotiating contracts and managing contractor/agency engagements.
- →Establish scalable systems for capacity planning, resource allocation, and roadmapping.
- →Partner with the Instacart Design System (IDS) team to align programs with system evolution and component adoption.
Requirements
- ✓10+ years of experience in program management or design operations within design and/or product organizations.
- ✓Hands-on experience with design systems concepts and modern product development lifecycles.
- ✓Technical fluency collaborating with design systems and engineering teams.
- ✓Proven track record building and scaling operational systems in fast-paced environments.
- ✓Demonstrated AI fluency using LLMs and/or automation platforms.
- ✓Vendor and contract management experience.
- ✓Proficiency with design and program management tooling.
- ✓Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- ✓Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent practical experience.
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