Design Program Manager

About Us:

Headquartered in the United States, TP-Link Systems Inc. is a global provider of reliable networking devices and smart home products, consistently ranked as the world's top provider of Wi-Fi devices. The company is committed to delivering innovative products that enhance people's lives through faster, more reliable connectivity. With a commitment to excellence, TP-Link serves customers in over 170 countries and continues to grow its global footprint.

We believe technology changes the world for the better! At TP-Link Systems Inc, we are committed to crafting dependable, high-performance products to connect users worldwide with the wonders of technology.

Embracing professionalism, innovation, excellence, and simplicity, we aim to assist our clients in achieving remarkable global performance and enable consumers to enjoy a seamless, effortless lifestyle.

Role Summary

The Design Program Manager is responsible for driving consistency, quality, and execution across TP-Link's global design initiatives. As the company moves into 2026 and beyond, this role plays a key part in establishing clear design processes, strengthening cross-functional and cross-country collaboration, and ensuring design standards are upheld across all assets and product lines.

This role partners closely with Design leadership, Product Management, Engineering, and Marketing to align priorities, manage complex design programs, and ensure design strategy translates into high-quality, on-time delivery within a hardware-software product environment.

Key Responsibilities

Design Operations & Workflow Management

* Establish and manage scalable design workflows, including intake, prioritization, governance, approvals, and delivery standards

* Ensure consistent application of design language and quality standards across products, platforms, and regions

Program & Portfolio Management

* Own design portfolio and project planning across multiple product lines and initiatives

* Translate design strategy into clear execution plans, timelines, and roadmaps

Resource & Capacity Planning

* Lead design resource and capacity planning in partnership with design leadership

* Balance priorities across teams to support business needs while protecting design quality

Cross-Functional & Global Collaboration

* Serve as the primary liaison between Design, Product, Engineering, and Marketing

* Strengthen collaboration across global and cross-country teams to ensure alignment and execution consistency

Tools, Budget, & Vendor Management

* Manage design tools and platforms, including Figma, Jira, and Confluence

* Oversee design budgets, external agencies, and vendor relationships as needed

Reporting & Visibility

* Drive visibility into design programs through reporting, dashboards, and key metrics

* Provide leadership with clear insights into progress, risks, dependencies, and delivery health