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LAWA Design Manager III

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The Terminal Improvements - Terminal 5 Design Manager (Design Manager) reports to the Terminal 5 Program Design Manager (T5 Program Design Manager) and is responsible for the excellent delivery of ...

LAWA Design Manager III

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

$153K - $180K/yr

The Terminal Improvements - Terminal 5 Design Manager (Design Manager) reports to the Terminal 5 Program Design Manager (T5 Program Design Manager) and is responsible for the excellent delivery of ...

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How much do program design jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 21, 2026, the average yearly pay for program design in the United States is $45,721.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $37,500.00 and $47,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is program design?

Program design refers to the process of planning and structuring a set of activities, projects, or initiatives to achieve specific goals or solve particular problems. It involves identifying objectives, defining strategies, allocating resources, and outlining how the program will be implemented and evaluated. Effective program design ensures that all aspects of a program are aligned and that there is a clear roadmap for success. This process is essential in various fields, including education, nonprofit management, and business development.

What are some common challenges faced by professionals in program design, and how can they be addressed?

Professionals in Program Design often encounter challenges such as aligning stakeholder expectations, managing resource constraints, and ensuring program adaptability in dynamic environments. Effective communication with cross-functional teams and clear documentation can help address misalignment and keep everyone on the same page. Additionally, leveraging data and feedback for continuous improvement ensures that programs remain relevant and impactful. Adopting agile methodologies and fostering a culture of collaboration are also key strategies for overcoming these challenges.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a program designer, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Program Designer, you need expertise in curriculum development, needs assessment, and project management, often supported by a background in education or instructional design. Familiarity with learning management systems (LMS), authoring tools like Articulate or Adobe Captivate, and relevant certifications such as CPLP or instructional design credentials are typical requirements. Creativity, collaboration, and strong analytical skills help Program Designers craft engaging and effective programs while adapting to stakeholder feedback. These competencies ensure that programs meet organizational objectives, engage learners, and achieve measurable outcomes.

What is the difference between Program Design vs Curriculum Development?

AspectProgram DesignCurriculum Development
CredentialsTypically requires degrees in education, instructional design, or related fieldsOften requires similar credentials, with emphasis on subject matter expertise
Work EnvironmentInvolves planning entire programs, often in educational or training institutionsFocuses on creating specific course content within programs
Industry UsageUsed in education, corporate training, and nonprofit sectorsCommon in academic institutions, training organizations, and e-learning
Search & Comparison IntentPeople compare to understand scope and responsibilities of designing entire programsPeople compare to differentiate between creating courses versus entire programs

Program Design involves planning and structuring entire educational or training programs, focusing on overall objectives and outcomes. Curriculum Development concentrates on creating specific course content within those programs. While both roles require similar credentials and are used in related industries, Program Design has a broader scope, whereas Curriculum Development is more content-specific.

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Infographic showing various Program Design job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 78% Full Time, 17% Part Time, and 4% Contract. Highlights an 96% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 3% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $45,721 per year, or $22 per hour.

Consumer Group Expert Services Operations - Program Design & Operations

Intuit

Atlanta, GA • On-site

Full-time

Posted 7 days ago


Intuit rating

8.2

Company rating: 8.2 out of 10

Based on 92 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

107th of 245 rated software companies


Job description

Overview

The Expert Network is one of Intuit's largest people organizations, sitting within Expert Services — part of the Consumer Group that brings together TurboTax, ProTax Group, and CreditKarma — a workforce of tax professionals and financial experts who deliver assisted and full-service tax experiences to millions of customers every year. The Expert Network Center of Excellence (COE) is the function responsible for designing the standards, frameworks, and strategy that enables that workforce to deliver consistently excellent experiences across every business line and season.

As our Program Design & Operations lead, you'll own the operational backbone that the Expert Network runs on. That means designing and governing the service delivery standard work, setting the quality framework that defines what "good" looks like at the program level, and owning the tax content and knowledge management infrastructure that keeps our workforce accurate, confident, and current. This is a diverse workforce spanning multiple roles, expertise levels, and delivery models — the frameworks you design need to account for that breadth and translate into clear, executable standards across the full range of how we serve customers.


This role is well suited for someone who thrives on building the systems others execute from, brings rigor to complex program design, and is energized by work that directly shapes how experts show up for customers at the moments that matter most.


Responsibilities


  • Service Delivery Standard Work — Design, document, and govern the SD standard work playbook that Service Delivery teams execute each season. Own the framework end-to-end — ensure it's current, consistently applied, and ready before each peak period. The Q3 tax season (Feb–Apr) is the non-negotiable anchor.

  • Quality Review Team — Programmatic Layer — Own the Quality Review Team framework at the program level — setting quality standards, defining calibration benchmarks, and closing the quality loop across Service Delivery. Partner with Service Delivery Group Managers on calibration cycles. Service Delivery executes the reviews; you govern the framework and ensure Quality Review Team data drives meaningful improvement.

  • Tax Content & Knowledge Management — Own end-to-end tax content strategy and the knowledge management infrastructure supporting experts across all business lines. Ensure content is current, accurate, and enables expert confidence. Content governance stays COE regardless of delivery tooling.

  • Cross-Season Readiness Planning — Drive readiness planning across all three annual peaks. Coordinate with Service Delivery, Learning & Development, and partner teams to ensure standard work, content, and quality frameworks are in place before each season. Proactively identify and resolve gaps before they become in-season risks.

  • Service Recovery Partnership — Partner with Service Recovery teams and the Office of the President on preventing quality and service escalations before they occur. Service Recovery addresses quality and experience failures — not technical or tool issues — and COE's standard work, Quality Review Team frameworks, and content infrastructure are the upstream inputs that determine whether those escalations happen in the first place. Ensure COE's frameworks are continuously informed by service recovery signals and trends.

  • Framework Governance & Continuous Improvement — Maintain authoritative documentation for all Program Design workstreams. Identify gaps and drive simplification with a continuous improvement mindset. Build capability in Service Delivery leaders to sustain operational excellence.


Qualifications

Experience & Industry Expertise

  • 5–7 years of experience in program management, service delivery operations, content strategy, or related fields; experience in tax services, financial services, or SaaS preferred.

  • Demonstrated experience designing and governing operational frameworks or standards at scale — with ownership from design through governance.

  • Familiarity with knowledge management systems, quality assurance frameworks, or content strategy for expert or advisor workforces a strong plus.

Educational Background

  • We value knowledge and skills built through experience. Whether your background comes from formal education, industry certifications, professional development, or years of doing the work, what matters is the expertise you bring. Relevant domains include service delivery operations, quality program management, content strategy, knowledge management, or seasonal workforce programs.

Customer-Centered Mindset

  • Connects every framework design decision to what it means for experts and the customers they serve. Understands that the quality of the standard work COE designs is the quality ceiling for expert delivery.

Program Design & Execution Rigor

  • Proficient in developing program plans, governance models, and operating rhythms that sustain performance across high-stakes, seasonal cycles. Skilled at managing complex interdependencies and proactively surfacing risks before they become in-season blockers.

  • Applies a continuous improvement mindset — identifies friction, simplifies processes, and builds frameworks that others can execute reliably without constant COE involvement.

Enable Scale & Velocity

  • Builds repeatable frameworks and templates that scale across the Expert Network. Defines standards that outlast any single program cycle.

Leadership & Collaboration

  • Strong cross-functional partnership skills across Service Delivery Group Managers, L&D, our operations team (focused on workforce management, capacity planning, and staffing strategies), and technology teams. Communicates complex operational frameworks clearly. Leads through influence — Service Delivery executes your frameworks because they trust the design.

Execution Orientation


  • Proven ability to manage multiple workstreams in a fast-paced, seasonal environment, delivering measurable business impact. Proactive in anticipating dependencies, risks, and resource gaps, working swiftly to resolve them.


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Intuit provides a competitive compensation package with a strong pay for performance rewards approach. This position may be eligible for a cash bonus, equity rewards and benefits, in accordance with our applicable plans and programs (see more about our compensation and benefits at Intuit®: Careers | Benefits). Pay offered is based on factors such as job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and work location. To drive ongoing fair pay for employees, Intuit conducts regular comparisons across categories of ethnicity and gender. 

The expected base pay range for this position is:
San Diego $137,500 - $186,000
Mountain View, CA $147,500- $199,500
New York $131,500- $178,000

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