Product Design Manager, Vertical Experiences

For our client, we are seeking a Product Design Manager Vertical Experiences to join the team of a leader in the Enterprise Technology space. This role will advance people and talent initiatives that strengthen organizational effectiveness, leadership capability, and employee experience. You will collaborate with business leaders, HR partners, and cross-functional stakeholders to align workforce priorities with business objectives. The position offers the opportunity to influence culture, talent strategy, and scalable people operations within a technology-driven environment. Location: San Francisco, CA - US based candidates only, no visa sponsorship available Compensation: $210,000 – $260,000 annually Responsibilities Manage and mentor a team of four product designers across different time zones Oversee design operations, ensuring design quality and team collaboration Integrate design early in project lifecycles by engaging at kickoff meetings Maintain design quality by enforcing sign-off protocols before engineering handoff Collaborate with the VP Product on priorities and tradeoff decisions Identify and address experience quality issues during design reviews Facilitate team-wide practices that enhance collaboration and innovation Qualifications 7+ years of product design experience, including people management experience Experience managing product designers across multiple product areas simultaneously Strong systems thinking applicable to B2B, B2C, and two-sided interactions Proven ability to position design upstream in product processes Comfortable in fast-paced environments with incomplete information Player-coach mentality valuing both design craft and management capabilities Proficient in Figma and modern design tools; familiar with prototyping workflows Experience with AI-powered design tools and workflows Benefits Access to the company coaching for employees and their friends or family Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage Flexible paid time off and company-wide summer and winter breaks 4 the company Inner Workdays to focus on personal development 5 Volunteer Days to support community engagement Learning and Development stipend for professional growth 401(k) self-contribution plan Our client is an equal opportunity employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr Ladders