Figma

Technical Program Manager

Figma$140K — $245K *
Information Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of program and project management experience in a cloud/SaaS environment
  • Ability to adapt communication style for different audiences
  • Comfort with technical details and driving alignment
  • Proven experience in navigating ambiguity and fostering clarity
  • Strong collaboration skills to promote knowledge-sharing and transparency
  • Proficiency with project management tools like Asana, GSuite, and Notion

Responsibilities

  • Lead cross-functional programs to deliver complex initiatives
  • Manage dependencies and facilitate technical discussions for project alignment
  • Anticipate risks and escalate issues to maintain project momentum
  • Build strong partnerships across the organization to influence outcomes
  • Champion effective working practices by improving team collaboration and delivery

Benefits

  • Health, dental, and vision coverage
  • Retirement benefits with company contributions
  • Parental leave and family planning support
  • Mental health and wellness benefits
  • Paid time off and holidays
  • Flexible PTO and sick leave
  • Reimbursements for cell phone and home internet
  • Lifestyle spending accounts and recharge days
  • Sales incentive compensation for eligible sales roles
  • Annual bonus plan for eligible non-sales roles
Full Job Description
We9re looking for an experienced Technical Program Manager (TPM) to join our Technology Services team. In this role, you9ll partner with our Business (Finance, GTM, Engineering) and Technology teams (Business Systems, GRC & IT) to lead cross-functional programs that are critical to how we scale. You9ll ensure alignment across teams, deliver on commitments, and clear roadblocks so we can move forward together. Beyond execution, you9ll roll up your sleeves to shape how teams work together-championing tools, advancing AI and automation adoption, and solving tough problems with scalable, repeatable practices. This is a full time role that can be held from one of our US hubs or remotely in the United States. **What you9ll do at Figma:** - Lead highly cross-functional programs, using strong TPM craft and collaboration skills to deliver complex initiatives - Drive project alignment by managing dependencies, guiding technical discussions, and making sure the right conversations happen at the right time - Anticipate risks and blockers, escalate when needed, and keep momentum toward resolution - Influence outcomes by building trusted, strong partnerships across the organization - Champion effective ways of working-finding the right balance of tools, structure & practices while continuously improving how we collaborate and deliver on our commitments **We9d love to hear from you if you have:** - 5+ years of program and project management experience in a cloud/SaaS environment, supporting technology teams - Comfort diving into technical details to guide conversations and drive alignment, with the ability to adapt communication style - knowing when to dive deep and when to zoom out - for different audiences - The ability to thrive in ambiguity, operating with autonomy to create clarity and momentum - A track record of building a culture of knowledge-sharing and transparency through strong collaboration - Proficiency with project management and collaboration tools (Asana, GSuite, Zoom, Notion, Figma, etc.), and the judgment to tailor their use to the team9s needs **While it9s not required, it9s an added plus if you also have:** - PMP & Scrum Certifications - Prior experience with business systems that support QTC (billing platforms, Salesforce, NetSuite) At Figma, one of our values is Grow as you go. We believe in hiring smart, curious people who are excited to learn and develop their skills. If you9re excited about this role but your past experience doesn9t align perfectly with the points outlined in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles. **Pay Transparency Disclosure** Job level and actual compensation will be decided based on factors including, but not limited to, individual qualifications objectively assessed during the interview process (including skills and prior relevant experience, potential impact, and scope of role), market demands, and specific work location. Figma offers equity to employees, as well as a competitive package of additional benefits, including health, dental, and vision coverage; retirement benefits with company contributions; parental leave and reproductive or family planning support; mental health and wellness benefits; and paid time off. Figma provides paid sick leave, holidays, and other leave benefits in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the requirements of the Washington Minimum Wage Act and related regulations. Exempt employees are eligible for employer-provided paid flexible PTO in addition to flexible paid sick leave. PTO is subject to manager approval. Additional benefits may include company recharge days, cell phone and home internet reimbursements, and a number of lifestyle spending accounts. Figma also offers sales incentive compensation for most sales roles and an annual bonus plan for eligible non-sales roles. All compensation and benefits are subject to applicable plan terms and may be modified by Figma at any time, consistent with applicable law. Annual Base Salary Range: $140,000-$245,000 USD

About Figma

Figma is a cloud-based design and prototyping tool for digital projects. The company was founded in 2012 by Dylan Field and Evan Wallace. Figma's software is used by designers and developers to create user interfaces, websites, and mobile applications. The company has offices in San Francisco and London.
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500 employees
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2012

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