Senior Level Design Program Manager Jobs
Senior level design program manager jobs place experienced professionals in charge of design operations strategy, cross-functional program execution, and the teams and processes that deliver at scale. Roles are concentrated in Education, Technology & Software, and Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals, with a mix of on-site, hybrid, and remote positions available, and employers like Lyft, Jabil, and Amazon hiring at this level now.
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Bi-lingual in English/Chinese is preferred but not required
Build Your Career with Jabil
We challenge and empower you to make the most of your talents, working with outstanding colleagues from diverse backgrounds who share your drive and passion to help Jabil grow.
Location: This role will be based on-site at the St. Petersburg, Florida – Gandy Site.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Manage complex, global design programs for interactive touch-display products and related embedded systems.
- Experience with display product technologies , including display module architecture, backlight, LCD/OLED panels, touch interfaces, display electronics, optical performance, and system integration, with the ability to manage cross-functional development from concept through manufacturing.
- Proven experience leading product development projects through a phase-gate process , from concept, design, validation, industrialization, and manufacturing.
- Working knowledge of manufacturing processes , including SMT, ICT, FVT, HLA, and related manufacturing and test processes.
- Strong understanding of supply chain fundamentals , including BOM structures, material categories, sourcing processes, supplier management, and material cost management.
- Experience developing engineering and design project proposals , including project scope, schedule, milestones, critical path, dependencies, deliverables, assumptions, risks, roles and responsibilities (RACI), resource allocation, engineering labor and non-labor NRE, product compliance and certification, manufacturing processes and costs, and product cost breakdowns.
- Experience managing project budgets, NRE, resource plans, forecasts, and financial performance and change management .
- Excellent customer and cross-functional communication skills , with the ability to document and communicate clearly, manage customer expectations, align stakeholders, and coordinate globally distributed teams.
- Strong engineering background with the ability to understand technical issues, facilitate cross-functional technical discussions, and drive teams toward timely solutions.
Education and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree or above in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
- PMP certification preferred.
- Fifteen or more years of work experience, with a significant proportion in product design.
- Experience working in an Agile or Scrum environment preferred. An equivalent combination of education, experience, and/or training may be considered.
BE AWARE OF FRAUD: When applying for a job at Jabil you will be contacted via correspondence through our official job portal with a jabil.com e-mail address; direct phone call from a member of the Jabil team; or direct e-mail with a jabil.com e-mail address. Jabil does not request payments for interviews or at any other point during the hiring process. Jabil will not ask for your personal identifying information such as a social security number, birth certificate, financial institution, driver’s license number or passport information over the phone or via e-mail. If you believe you are a victim of identity theft, contact the Federal Bureau of Investigations internet crime hotline (www.ic3.gov), the Federal Trade Commission identity theft hotline (www.identitytheft.gov) and/or your local police department. Any scam job listings should be reported to whatever website it was posted in.
Jabil, including its subsidiaries, is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Accessibility Accommodation
If you are a qualified individual with a disability, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access Jabil.com/Careers site as a result of your disability. You can request a reasonable accommodation by sending an e-mail to Always_Accessible@Jabil.com or calling 727-803-7988 with the nature of your request and contact information. Please do not direct any other general employment related questions to this e-mail or phone number. Please note that only those inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to.#whereyoubelong
#AWorldofPossibilities
Design Program Manager – Touch Display Control Products
Bi-lingual in English/Chinese is preferred but not required
Build Your Career with Jabil
We challenge and empower you to make the most of your talents, working with outstanding colleagues from diverse backgrounds who share your drive and passion to help Jabil grow.
Location: This role will be based on-site at the St. Petersburg, Florida – Gandy Site.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Manage complex, global design programs for interactive touch-display products and related embedded systems.
- Experience with display product technologies , including display module architecture, backlight, LCD/OLED panels, touch interfaces, display electronics, optical performance, and system integration, with the ability to manage cross-functional development from concept through manufacturing.
- Proven experience leading product development projects through a phase-gate process , from concept, design, validation, industrialization, and manufacturing.
- Working knowledge of manufacturing processes , including SMT, ICT, FVT, HLA, and related manufacturing and test processes.
- Strong understanding of supply chain fundamentals , including BOM structures, material categories, sourcing processes, supplier management, and material cost management.
- Experience developing engineering and design project proposals , including project scope, schedule, milestones, critical path, dependencies, deliverables, assumptions, risks, roles and responsibilities (RACI), resource allocation, engineering labor and non-labor NRE, product compliance and certification, manufacturing processes and costs, and product cost breakdowns.
- Experience managing project budgets, NRE, resource plans, forecasts, and financial performance and change management .
- Excellent customer and cross-functional communication skills , with the ability to document and communicate clearly, manage customer expectations, align stakeholders, and coordinate globally distributed teams.
- Strong engineering background with the ability to understand technical issues, facilitate cross-functional technical discussions, and drive teams toward timely solutions.
Education and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree or above in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
- PMP certification preferred.
- Fifteen or more years of work experience, with a significant proportion in product design.
- Experience working in an Agile or Scrum environment preferred. An equivalent combination of education, experience, and/or training may be considered.
BE AWARE OF FRAUD: When applying for a job at Jabil you will be contacted via correspondence through our official job portal with a jabil.com e-mail address; direct phone call from a member of the Jabil team; or direct e-mail with a jabil.com e-mail address. Jabil does not request payments for interviews or at any other point during the hiring process. Jabil will not ask for your personal identifying information such as a social security number, birth certificate, financial institution, driver’s license number or passport information over the phone or via e-mail. If you believe you are a victim of identity theft, contact the Federal Bureau of Investigations internet crime hotline (www.ic3.gov), the Federal Trade Commission identity theft hotline (www.identitytheft.gov) and/or your local police department. Any scam job listings should be reported to whatever website it was posted in.
Jabil, including its subsidiaries, is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Accessibility Accommodation
If you are a qualified individual with a disability, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access Jabil.com/Careers site as a result of your disability. You can request a reasonable accommodation by sending an e-mail to Always_Accessible@Jabil.com or calling 727-803-7988 with the nature of your request and contact information. Please do not direct any other general employment related questions to this e-mail or phone number. Please note that only those inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to.#whereyoubelong
#AWorldofPossibilities
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Senior Level Design Program Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a senior level design program manager job?
Employers hiring at this level look for candidates who have owned end-to-end design programs, not just supported them. Demonstrating that you have set program strategy, resolved cross-functional blockers, and measurably improved design team velocity gives you a clear edge. A portfolio of programs you led, combined with examples of mentoring designers or PMs, signals readiness for senior scope.
Which companies hire senior level design program managers?
Companies hiring senior level design program managers right now include Lyft, Jabil, and Amazon, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Hiring at this level tends to come from organizations with mature design functions, including large technology companies, enterprise software firms, and consultancies scaling their design operations.
Are there remote senior level design program manager jobs?
Yes, though availability varies by employer and industry. About 33% of senior level design program manager openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the distributed nature of design and product teams at many organizations. On-site roles still appear, particularly at companies where close collaboration with hardware or in-person product teams is part of the work.
What makes a design program manager role senior level?
Senior level design program manager roles are defined by ownership of program strategy rather than execution support. That means setting the operational roadmap for design, leading programs that cross multiple product areas or business units, and influencing how design integrates with engineering and product at a systemic level. Mentoring junior program managers and driving process improvements across the design organization are also expected at this stage.
Which industries hire the most senior level design program managers?
Senior Level design program manager roles concentrate in Education, Technology & Software, and Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors tend to have large, established design organizations with complex cross-functional programs that require dedicated senior program management to operate at scale.