UX Program Manager – Design Systems

Job Title: UX Program Manager (Design Systems)

Position Type: W2 Contractor

Period: 3 months (Potential extension)

Location: San Bruno, CA, USA (Hybrid: Tues–Thurs onsite; Mon & Fri remote)

Salary range: $95/h – $110/h (Depending on experience)

Job ID#: 163518

Job Description:

We are seeking an experienced and proactive UX Program Manager to support the YouTube UX Design System team. This role will focus on driving the development, evolution, and adoption of YouTube’s core design system, ensuring consistency, scalability, and high-quality user experiences across products. The ideal candidate excels at cross-functional collaboration and program execution in fast-paced environments.

Responsibilities:

• Independently manage the full lifecycle of design system programs, including scope definition, timelines, OKRs, resourcing, and risk management.
• Drive the development and refinement of UI components, design tokens, sticker sheets, and supporting documentation.
• Partner closely with UX Design, Research, Engineering, and Product Management to align priorities and deliverables.
• Own program planning, capacity tracking, dependency management, and on-time delivery of design system initiatives.
• Establish and maintain program governance, including status reporting, escalation management, and postmortems.
• Design and execute change management and rollout plans, including impact analysis and adoption strategies.
• Develop and deliver clear, predictable communication plans tailored to different stakeholder groups.
• Define and track metrics that measure adoption, quality, efficiency, and continuous improvement of the design system.
• Facilitate effective program meetings and ensure transparency around decisions, risks, and trade-offs.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in program or project management.
• Proven experience working closely with UX or Product Design teams on UI development or design workflows.
• Strong project management, organizational, and communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to manage cross-functional stakeholders and resolve ambiguity independently.
• Experience with program management tools such as Jira, Asana, or similar.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, evolving environment.

Nice to Have:

• Direct experience working with design systems or component libraries.
• Familiarity with Figma libraries, design tokens, or UI guidelines.
• Background in UX design, UI development, or branding.
• Experience driving adoption or migration of shared platforms or systems.

About Us:

Founded in 2009, IntelliPro stands as a global leader in talent acquisition and HR solutions. Our commitment to delivering unparalleled service to clients, fostering employee growth, and building enduring partnerships sets us apart. With a dynamic presence in the USA, China, Canada, Singapore, Philippines, UK, India, Netherlands, and Germany, we continue to lead the way in global talent solutions.

IntelliPro is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We also ensure that all applicants have access to accommodations throughout the hiring process. Learn more at https://intelliprogroup.com

Compensation:

The compensation offered will depend on various factors, including location, experience, education, and job-related skills. This role includes a competitive base salary, bonus, equity, and a comprehensive benefits package, subject to eligibility.