About the job
About the Team
At Deliveroo, our Design Programme Managers are innovative thinkers who tackle strategic challenges with creativity and insight. They develop scalable solutions that enhance the quality and impact of our design efforts, driving innovation and excellence that resonate with our community and beyond.
About the Role
As the Staff Design Programme Manager at Deliveroo, you will lead initiatives that enhance scalability, efficiency, and community engagement within our Design Studio. You will work closely with design leaders across Deliveroo, DoorDash, Wolt, and 7Rooms to cultivate a robust internal design culture. Your responsibilities will include developing onboarding and professional growth programs, managing budgets, and formulating vendor and tooling strategies. Reporting to the Senior Design Director of the Design Foundations organization, you will thrive in a hybrid working model that blends in-person and remote collaboration. Join us in revolutionizing design at Deliveroo and making a substantial difference in the lives of millions.
You're excited about this opportunity because you will…
- Lead the evolution of the Design Studio operating model, enhancing onboarding experiences and fostering collaborative environments that enable designers to excel from day one.
- Craft and implement a cutting-edge tooling strategy for the Design Studio, ensuring our designers have access to top-tier tools and workflows that bolster efficiency and quality.
- Oversee the Design Studio budget, including forecasting, expenditure tracking, and optimizing financial resources across tools, vendors, and programs to enhance ROI.
- Manage relationships with vendors and agencies, overseeing selection, onboarding, and performance management to ensure alignment with evolving product and brand requirements.
- Develop and maintain valuable resources for the Design Studio, such as playbooks, documentation, and educational materials to ensure high-quality design outcomes.
- Promote AI fluency among designers by collaborating with design and tech leaders to introduce innovative tools and best practices that integrate AI responsibly into workflows.
- Support the career progression of our designers by collaborating on frameworks and learning paths that promote skill development and professional growth.
- Organize and facilitate internal Design Studio events and rituals that foster collaboration and community.

