Director, Design Programs & Strategy

Ebay; California (MO); Hybrid; USD 225,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

eBay is seeking a Director of Design Program Management to partner with Design leaders, translating vision into priorities and actionable plans. You will steer complex, cross-functional initiatives across Design, Product, Technology, and business teams, shaping an operating system that connects strategy to execution at scale.

The ideal candidate has 15+ years in design or product operations, a proven track record with senior executives, and a forward-looking view on AI, automation, and new ways

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in Design PM, Design Ops, Product Ops, or related roles.
• Trusted partner to senior leaders translating strategy into priorities and action.
• Strong systems thinking and operational judgment across teams and domains.
• Experience leading cross-functional programs in complex, ambiguous environments.

Responsibilities

• Translate Design's vision into clear priorities, operating plans, investments, and measurable outcomes.
• Lead Design's most complex, cross-functional priorities, aligning Design, Product, Technology, and business teams around shared outcomes.
• Champion AI and drive transformation, simplifying processes and improving how Design plans, collaborates, makes decisions, and delivers.
• Build alignment at the executive level, navigating competing priorities to drive decisions and accountability.
• Anticipate emerging risks and opportunities before they become blockers.
• Lead and develop a small, high-performing DPM team, setting a benchmark for impact.
• Evolve Program Management into a core capability across Build organization.

Skills

Design PM

Executive partner

Systems thinking

Cross-functional leadership

Analytical rigor

Talent development

AI/Automation mindset

Risk management

Job description

eBay is seeking a Director of Design Program Management to partner with Design leaders, translating vision into priorities and actionable plans. You will steer complex, cross-functional initiatives across Design, Product, Technology, and business teams, shaping an operating system that connects strategy to execution at scale.

The ideal candidate has 15+ years in design or product operations, a proven track record with senior executives, and a forward-looking view on AI, automation, and new ways