UX Program Manager; Hybrid

Position: UX Program Manager (Hybrid)
Location:

San Bruno, hybrid (Tues-Thurs in the office; Monday & Friday Remote)
Job Type: 6 month assignment with potential for extension

Compensation Range: $115 - 125 per hour

Our tech client in San Bruno wants a UX Program Manager, to join their team for a 6 month contract due to growing business. As a Program Manager, you will help create and launch a new visual design system scheduled for rollout. In this role, you will bridge the gap between design vision, engineering execution, and next-generation AI tooling. You will be responsible for orchestrating design system adoption across diverse product teams, managing a rigorous multi-platform launch cadence, and pioneering how our design systems are consumed by both humans and Large Language Models (LLMs).The

ideal candidate thrives in ambiguity, balances high-level strategic thinking with meticulous execution, and has a proven track record of managing large-scale digital design systems at major tech or large-scale media companies. Responsibilities:
1. Design System Management & Delivery Scale the System:
Oversee and evolve a massive digital design system spanning interface design, mobile app design, websites, and overall product UX.Drive Adoption:
Champion and enforce consistent adoption of the design system across cross-functional teams currently at varying stages of implementation.

Manage Launch Cadence:
Operate effectively within a rapid launch delivery cadence, successfully managing and tracking comprehensive design drops every 6 to 8 weeks.
2. Engineering & AI Integration Cross-Functional Bridge:
Interface directly with engineering teams to ensure the seamless creation, maintenance, and deployment of components across Android, iOS, and Web platforms.

Human-to-AI Translation:
Pioneer the intersection of human and AI system guidance. You will translate complex system rules into a single, structured file optimized for LLM readability, ensuring deliverables are perfectly tailored for both human designers and AI consumption.

Qualifications:

Must possess a strong, demonstrable background working specifically within a design systems capacity, managing complex component libraries and guidelines.

Prior experience at a major tech company or a large-scale media/streaming platform.

A solid understanding of and familiarity with AI prototyping tools and LLM/AI tooling sets, as the design system will directly feed into these advanced workflows.

Familiarity with the technical constraints and nuances of building components for Android, iOS, and Web. Opportunity

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At Cella, a randstad digital company, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc.

In addition, Cella by randstad digital offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility). This posting is open for thirty (30) days.

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