Design Authority Lead (Governance & Operations) - Europe - Remote
Here at RED, we are specifically looking for a Design Authority Lead (Governance & Operations) to start on a project for one of our global end clients.
The Design Authority Lead (Governance & Operations) is expected to start ASAP and for an initial 12 months contract with a possibility of extension. The project is fully remote.
What You Will Do
- Lead and coordinate the weekly DA Operations Process (DAOP), including scheduling, agenda planning, and stakeholder alignment.
- Act as the central PMO contact for Design Authority governance, ensuring deliverables, timelines, and documentation are well managed.
- Capture and circulate meeting minutes, action logs, and decision trackers, following up on open items and ensuring timely closure.
- Develop and maintain governance dashboards, timelines, and KPI reports to monitor Design Authority activity and performance.
- Ensure all materials (agendas, pre-reads, decks) are ready in advance, with appropriate version control and approvals.
- Maintain and update SharePoint sites, templates, and governance tools for effective documentation and transparency.
Desired Skills
- Proven experience in project or program management, PMO operations, or governance frameworks.
- Background in supply chain, operational excellence, or transformation governance preferred.
- Strong stakeholder management, communication, and coordination skills across global or multi-functional teams.
- Excellent organization and attention to detail, with ability to manage structured governance cycles.
- Proficient in SharePoint, PowerPoint, Excel, and ideally project management tools (e.g., MS Project, Smartsheet, or similar).
- Experience in pharma, life sciences, or other complex, regulated environments is an advantage.
If you are interested, please send me your updated CV to ****** for immediate consideration.
Kind regards, Mike