Technical Program Manager, Accessibility

Summary

Join Figma's growing team as a Technical Program Manager focused on Accessibility, leading efforts to build inclusive and accessible experiences across Figma's products. You will drive the execution of accessibility audit and remediation programs, collaborating with engineering, design, legal, and product teams. This role involves designing scalable systems for accessibility accountability and visibility, developing tracking systems and dashboards, and partnering with leadership to improve accessibility within design systems. You will also support compliance efforts on high-stakes projects and contribute to broader TPM team practices. This full-time role can be based in a US hub or remotely within the United States.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in technical program management, ideally supporting product engineering or UI platform teams
• Experience leading complex cross-functional programs from initiation through delivery
• Familiarity with digital accessibility standards (e.g., WCAG), tools (e.g., screen readers, QA audit vendors), and practices
• Proven experience designing, implementing, and refining program infrastructure, such as scalable processes and team rituals, to drive alignment and execution
• Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to collaborate across technical and non-technical teams
• Experience working with external vendors on contracts, procurement, and capacity planning
• Clear, concise communication skills and comfort presenting to both ICs and senior leadership
• A systems mindset—you enjoy identifying gaps, proposing improvements, and iterating based on feedback

Responsibilities

• Lead Figma’s accessibility audit and remediation program, partnering with vendors and internal teams to ensure we meet WCAG standards across all product surfaces
• Design and implement scalable systems for accountability, visibility, and delivery around accessibility across the organization
• Collaborate closely with Engineering, Design, Product Management, and Legal to integrate accessibility into the product development lifecycle
• Develop clear tracking systems and dashboards that surface progress and risks to stakeholders across altitudes
• Partner with PM and Design leaders to improve how accessibility is handled within shared components of internal design systems
• Support compliance efforts on high-stakes projects, including enterprise customer requirements
• Contribute to broader TPM team practices, helping us scale program operations with clarity and care

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior hands-on experience with accessible product development as an engineer, designer, QA, or PM
• Familiarity with Figma or other collaborative design tools
• Experience working in a fast-paced, ambiguous environment where priorities shift quickly
• Exposure to working on accessibility in mobile apps or machine-learning-powered user interfaces

Benefits

• Health, dental & vision
• Retirement with company contribution
• Parental leave & reproductive or family planning support
• Mental health & wellness benefits
• Generous PTO
• Company recharge days
• A learning & development stipend
• A work from home stipend
• Cell phone reimbursement
• Sales incentive pay for most sales roles and an annual bonus plan for eligible non-sales roles