Staff Design Program Manager
@ Dropbox

Hybrid
CA$210,000
Hybrid
Full Time
Posted 11 hours ago

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Overview

Dropbox is a Virtual First company seeking a Staff Design Program Manager to drive high impact product initiatives, from conception to launch, on our Core Design team. You will work closely with design leadership, product designers, PMs, and engineers to establish clarity, optimize processes, and elevate design quality.

Company & Team Description

At Dropbox, a global community of visionaries, we blend autonomy with powerful human connections. Our Design & Research Team delivers intuitive, thoughtful experiences by merging research insights with innovative design.

Role Description

In this role, you will drive large, complex product and design features through strategic planning and efficient delivery. You will facilitate design crits, reinforce design principles, and collaborate with cross-functional teams. This role also involves evolving operating processes and scaling best practices for the design organization.

Responsibilities

  • Drive program strategy and delivery for product and design features.
  • Facilitate design crits and uphold design quality practices.
  • Collaborate with design, PM, and engineering leadership to align goals.
  • Improve and operationalize scalable design processes and frameworks.
  • Ensure clear communication with leadership and stakeholders.

Requirements

  • 8+ years program management experience in product design organizations.
  • Strong design acumen, familiarity with Figma, design specs, and prototypes.
  • Ability to drive complex initiatives from inception to launch.
  • Proven collaboration skills with leadership and cross-functional teams.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with AI-powered design tools.
  • Proven remote team leadership with distributed collaboration.
  • Experience in vision and strategy projects.

Compensation & Benefits

Salary range: $178,500–$241,500 CAD, along with annual bonuses, RSUs, and comprehensive benefits such as flexible PTO, mental health benefits, and additional allowances.

Key skills/competency

  • Program Management
  • Design Acumen
  • Collaboration
  • Process Improvement
  • Strategic Planning
  • Design Crits
  • Operational Excellence
  • Figma
  • Communication
  • Remote Leadership
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How to Get Hired at Dropbox

🎯 Tips for Getting Hired

  • Research Dropbox culture: Understand their Virtual First work model and values.
  • Tailor your resume: Highlight program management and design achievements.
  • Emphasize remote experience: Showcase distributed team leadership skills.
  • Prepare for design scenarios: Be ready to discuss process improvements and design crit facilitation.

📝 Interview Preparation Advice

Technical Preparation

Review Figma and design prototyping basics.
Practice process mapping and project tracking.
Study operational frameworks and scalable methodologies.
Prepare examples of technical design facilitation.

Behavioral Questions

Describe a time you solved ambiguity effectively.
Explain managing cross-functional team conflicts.
Share an experience leading remote design sessions.
Discuss how you balance planning and execution.

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