Senior Design Program Manager, Design Foundations & AI Transformation

At Lyft, our purpose is to serve and connect. We aim to achieve this by cultivating a work environment where all team members belong and have the opportunity to thrive.Lyft is seeking a Staff Design Program Manager for the Design Foundations & AI Transformation organization. Design Foundations is the infrastructure layer of Lyft's design organization - the systems, standards, and processes that every product team depends on. This role sits at the center of that work, owning program management across Design Systems, Content Design, illustration, iconography, and AI tooling.This role also leads program management for the AI Taskforce and AI Education workstreams - initiatives aimed at transforming how Design+ practitioners work at Lyft through AI tools and infrastructure.Design Program Managers are strategic partners with design leads, leading and driving the design work forward everyday. You will work across teams to shepherd and manage the delivery of design and customer experiences to completion. You're a strong strategic thinker, you can execute the small tasks well, and you take a creative approach to operational challenges. You're savvy at connecting the dots, and being a trusted partner to cross functional peers at Lyft. You'll be a leader within the design organization and an advocate for the Design+ team and the design process.Responsibilities:Own roadmap and execution for Design Systems, illustration, iconography, and AI projects end-to-endDrive program management for the AI Taskforce - coordinating across Education, Content Design, and Infrastructure Partnership tracksShape and document workflows and processes that make the team faster and more effectivePartner with designers, engineers, illustrators, and PMs to scope work, set timelines, and manage deliveryBuild and maintain visibility into project health, team utilization, and priorities for design leadershipLead planning and prioritization across cross-functional teams - balancing competing inputs without losing sight of the goalFacilitate design reviews, retros, and planning sessionsBring AI fluency to program management work - use tools like Figma, Jira, and AI assistants to accelerate your own workflow, and help the team adopt new tools effectivelyExperience:5+ years in design program management, product design, or a relevant design industry role1+ years working with Design SystemsDemonstrated ability to drive complex, cross-functional programs with multiple stakeholders and workstreamsComfort with ambiguity - you can take a loosely defined problem, build a plan, and move without heavy oversightStrong written and verbal communication; you know how to give direction clearly and tailor it to the audienceHands-on familiarity with AI tools and a genuine interest in how they change the way design teams workExperience with Figma, Jira, and GitHub a plusAttention to detail and organizational rigor; you don't let things fall through the cracksResilience - design orgs are dynamic, priorities shift, and this role requires someone who stays groundedBenefits:Great medical, dental, and vision insurance options with additional programs available when enrolledMental health benefitsFamily building benefitsChild care and pet benefits401(k) plan with company match to help save for your futureIn addition to 12 observed holidays, salaried team members have discretionary paid time off, hourly team members have 15 days paid time off18 weeks of paid parental leave. Biological, adoptive, and foster parents are all eligibleSubsidized commuter benefitsMonthly Lyft credits and complimentary Lyft Pink membershipLyft is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive workplace that fosters belonging. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, age, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by law. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with applicable federal, state and local law.Lyft highly values having employees working in-office to foster a collaborative work environment and company culture. This role will be in-office on a hybrid schedule - Team Members will be expected to work in the office 3 days per week on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. Lyft considers working in the office at least 3 days per week to be an essential function of this hybrid role. Your recruiter can share more information about the various in-office perks Lyft offers. Additionally, hybrid roles have the flexibility to work from anywhere for up to 4 weeks per year. #HybridThe expected base pay range for this position in the San Francisco area is $118000 - $147500, not inclusive of potential equity offering, bonus or benefits. Salary ranges are dependent on a variety of factors, including qualifications, experience and geographic location. Your recruiter can share more information about the salary range specific to your working location and other factors during the hiring process.