At Netflix, our mission is to entertain the world. Together, we are writing the next episode - pushing the boundaries of storytelling, global fandom and making the unimaginable a reality. We are a dream team obsessed with the uncomfortable excitement of discovering what happens when you merge creativity, intuition and cutting-edge technology. Come be a part of what’s next.Netflix Experience Design (XD) is an inclusive blend of design disciplines, focused on the company mission of entertaining the world. XD is responsible for the global Netflix experience, including how we acquire, retain and measure customer health, member streaming platforms, and developing, producing, marketing, branding and promoting Netflix experiences.This is a remote-friendly role with mandatory team meetings ~4 times a year in Los Gatos or Los Angeles for collaboration and team building.About the Netflix Games XD TeamThe Netflix Games XD team delivers games to 200+ million people across mobile, web, and TV. This takes work across discovery canvases for members and nonmembers, the creation of platform features that enable gameplay and connect members, as well as improving the game developer lifecycle to ensure our development partners can build and launch awesome games and experiences for the Netflix Games Platform. About The RoleThe Netflix XD Operations team is seeking a Senior Design Program Manager to join our XD team. This role will be embedded within the Games Platform design team who is responsible for the creation of platform features that enable gameplay and connect members. As part of this team, you will bring your program management and people skills to drive cross-functional design programs at scale. As a Design Program Manager, you will support the design team in driving strategy to pixels by collaborating with a multidisciplinary team of designers, content designers, engineers, technical program managers, product managers, and UX researchers. Lead and optimize the operations for the Games Platform XD team, so that designers can focus on designing and delivering innovative features that improve our Games Platform. Partner with design leadership and cross-functional teams to synthesize roadmaps and ensure design work is aligning to business priorities and cultivating strong relationships across the games and product organizations. Support the design pipeline from end to end, including prioritization and planning, resource management, and program tracking.Own artifacts that are in service of driving initiatives/programs forward. Connect the dots for the team to ensure seamless collaboration with cross-functional partners, and that the team is highly aligned with business goals.Establish engagement models and cross-functional collaboration channels with key design partners and stakeholders, ensuring clarity on design deliverables while balancing multiple priorities and business demands.Support team health and resource management in partnership with design leadership.Successfully collaborate with design leaders, designers, product managers, technical program managers, researchers, engineers, and game studio partners. Advocate for design by ensuring the team has time and space to explore innovative, user-centered solutions.The Must-HavesExperience with game consumer platforms and game development workflows7+ years of applicable program management experience in a technology and creative environmentDemonstrated delivery of large-scale design programs and projects, working in collaboration with product, engineering, and technical program managementPassion for user experience and design with a deep understanding of the product development lifecycleExperience working across complex and ambiguous problem spaces, with the ability to ask the right questions to help move the team forward to arrive at better solutions with broader business priorities in mind Strong instincts around people and organizations with demonstrated ability to influence design leadershipRelationship and trust building – candidates are expected to develop strong, trusting partnerships to guide, inform, or support efforts; you must have and demonstrate deep collaboration, curiosity, optimism and positivityStrong conflict resolution and negotiation skills and the ability to collaborate and execute alongside a diverse range of partnersWritten and verbal communication skills to clearly articulate ideas and evangelize themExperience working in continuous delivery environments where the pace is fastGenerally, our compensation structure consists solely of an annual salary; we do not have bonuses. You choose each year how much of your compensation you want in salary versus stock options. To determine your personal top of market compensation, we rely on market indicators and consider your specific job family, background, skills, and experience to determine your compensation in the market range. The range for this role is $260,000.00 - $370,000.00. This compensation range will vary based on location.Netflix provides comprehensive benefits including Health Plans, Mental Health support, a 401(k) Retirement Plan with employer match, Stock Option Program, Disability Programs, Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts, Family-forming benefits, and Life and Serious Injury Benefits. We also offer paid leave of absence programs. Full-time hourly employees accrue 35 days annually for paid time off to be used for vacation, holidays, and sick paid time off. Full-time salaried employees are immediately entitled to flexible time off. See more details about our Benefits here.Netflix is a unique culture and environment. Learn more here.Inclusionis a Netflix value and we strive to host a meaningful interview experience for all candidates. If you want an accommodation/adjustment for a disability or any other reason during the hiring process, please send a request to your recruiting partner.We are an equal-opportunity employer and celebrate diversity, recognizing that diversity builds stronger teams. We approach diversity and inclusion seriously and thoughtfully. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, ancestry, national origin, caste, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, age, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic makeup, marital status, or military service.Job is open for no less than 7 days and will be removed when the position is filled.