Senior Staff Design Program Manager, Buyer Experience

Sr. Staff Design Program Manager (Buyer Experience) We’re hiring a Sr. Staff Design Program Manager to lead the operations powering Etsy’s Buyer Experience. This is a senior individual contributor role with org-wide scope: you will own the most complex, high‑stakes programs across the end‑to‑end buyer side of the marketplace, shape how the team plans and operates, and serve as a strategic thought partner to Design leadership across multiple groups within the organization. Salary Range: $200,000.00 - $260,000.00 What does the day‑to‑day look like? Own the highest‑complexity programs: Lead the most long‑term, cross‑functional, and high‑risk programs for the Buyer Experience design org. This includes initiatives that span multiple squads – from planning rhythm resets to cross‑team alignment on shared buyer strategy. Propose new ops‑led initiatives: Identify gaps in how the org operates, build the case for addressing them, and own the solution end‑to‑end, even where the problem space is novel and the path forward is undefined. Shape the operational model: Partner with the Director of Design Operations and Buyer Experience design leadership to define how this group plans, prioritizes, and reviews work across platforms (desktop, mobile web, and native app). Influence at the Director level: Bring data‑informed strategy to Design directors and senior cross‑functional leaders to drive organizational alignment. Unify across teams: Build the connective tissue – shared rituals, communication cadences, planning frameworks – that help these teams operate as a coherent group rather than in silos. Make impact visible: Develop audience‑appropriate reporting and communications – dashboards, leadership summaries, team newsletters – that make the Buyer Experience design org’s work and progress legible to partners and leadership. Invent novel operational models: Design scalable frameworks that address the specific challenges of a multi‑platform, multi‑squad buyer experience organization. Drive adoption: Lead the organization through significant process and strategy shifts, with clear communication and empathy for the human element of change. Tool and vendor stewardship: Partner with the Director of Design Operations on the long‑term tool stack strategy for the Buyer Experience org, including evaluating new tools and managing key vendor relationships. Of course, this is just a sample of the kinds of work this role will require! You should assume that your role will encompass other tasks, too, and that your job duties and responsibilities may change from time to time at Etsy’s discretion, or otherwise applicable with local law. Qualities that will help you thrive in this role are: 10+ years in program management, design operations, or a related field, with a significant portion leading operations for a large design or product organization. A track record of independently identifying and building new operational programs – not just running established ones – in environments where the problem space was genuinely novel. Experience operating at a multi‑team or org‑wide scope, with demonstrated ability to influence VP and senior director‑level stakeholders without formal authority. Deep familiarity with consumer product development, ideally including experience with multi‑platform experiences (web and native app) or two‑sided marketplace products. Strong command of how design teams plan and ship work, including how design intersects with product management, engineering, and research across the product development lifecycle. Experience building and scaling operational systems – planning rhythms, intake and prioritization frameworks, capacity models – for large (20+ person) design organizations. Exceptional communication and storytelling skills, including a history of translating operational strategy into language that resonates with both creative and business audiences. Fluency with Figma, Jira, Notion, Claude, and Google Workspace. Benefits Eligible for an equity package, an annual performance bonus, and competitive benefits that support you and your family. Location & Work Mode Based in the United States. Candidates living in commutable distance of Etsy’s Brooklyn Office Hub may be first considered. For candidates within commutable distance, Etsy requires in‑office attendance once or twice per week depending on proximity to the office. Etsy offers different work modes to meet the variety of needs and preferences of our team. Equal Employment Opportunity At Etsy, we believe that a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace furthers relevance, resilience, and longevity. We encourage people from all backgrounds, ages, abilities, and experiences to apply. Etsy is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. If, due to a disability, you need an accommodation during any part of the application or interview process, please let your recruiter know. 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