The Advocacy Operations Manager at Figma will manage project intake processes, maintain project tracking dashboards, assist with capacity management, report on advocacy initiatives, and coordinate with cross-functional teams. This role is pivotal in ensuring that advocacy initiatives align with strategic goals while fostering collaboration across various departments.

To be considered for the Advocacy Operations Manager position at Figma, candidates should have at least 5 years of experience in program management or operations, preferably within marketing or design teams. Exceptional organizational skills, strong analytical abilities, and experience in storytelling are essential for success in this role.

The Advocacy Operations Manager at Figma plays a vital role in operationalizing advocacy initiatives by developing and managing project intake processes, tracking progress, and facilitating communication across teams. This position ensures that advocacy activities are executed efficiently, leading to impactful outcomes for the Figma community.

Essential skills for the Advocacy Operations Manager at Figma include strong organizational and analytical capabilities, proficiency in streamlining processes, and excellent collaborative abilities. Familiarity with Figma tools is a plus, allowing for better integration within the team and enhanced project management.

Yes! The Advocacy Operations Manager role at Figma can be filled remotely within the United States, or candidates can choose to work from one of our hubs located in San Francisco or New York. This gives you the flexibility to work in an environment that suits you best.

When discussing your experience, emphasize specific projects you have managed, the methods you used for streamlining processes, and how you fostered collaboration among team members. Concrete examples can illustrate your impact and show your understanding of the advocacy sector.

Explain your strategies for communication and project tracking. Discuss tools or methods you’ve used to maintain transparency in project progress and how you've navigated potential conflicts or challenges within teams.

Provide examples of reporting tools you've used, perhaps dashboards or analytic software. Highlight your ability to translate data into compelling stories that demonstrate the impact of advocacy initiatives on the organization.

Share a specific scenario where you effectively balanced multiple projects. Discuss your decision-making process and how you prioritized tasks to meet deadlines while maintaining quality outcomes.

Mention any project management software you have experience with, such as Asana, Trello, or similar tools. Discuss methodologies like Agile or Lean that you've employed to optimize workflow and improve project delivery.

Discuss your methods for assessing team workload and balancing assignments effectively. Share any tools or strategies you've used to monitor capacity and ensure team members are not overburdened.

Focus on one project that showcases your leadership or contributions, detailing your role, the challenges faced, and the successful outcomes. Highlight your storytelling skills and how they played a part in the project’s success.

Explain your approach to conflict resolution, emphasizing open communication, empathy, and mediation techniques. Illustrate your ability to bring teams together toward a common goal without losing productivity.

Share your passion for Figma's mission and values. Discuss how Figma's commitment to community and creativity resonates with you and how you envision contributing to the advocacy team’s efforts.

Articulate your belief in the importance of strong collaboration and organizational skills. Highlight how these qualities facilitate the advocacy team’s success by ensuring efficiency and fostering positive relationships across departments.