Design Program Manager

US Tech Solutions; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A global staff augmentation firm is seeking a Senior Design Program Manager to enhance their Design Studio operations. This role requires extensive experience in design program management and budget oversight. The successful candidate will be responsible for driving events and studio communications, as well as managing partnerships across teams. Strong project management skills and experience with design operations are essential. Join a dynamic team dedicated to shaping the future of entertainment.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of design program management experience required.
• Knowledge of project management tools and ability to adapt to new systems and technologies.
• Budget management experience given the 3P budget oversight responsibility.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage the day-to-day operations of the Design Studio.
• Drive planning and execution of Studio meetings and events.
• Create communications and manage Studio documents.

Skills

Project management

Budget management

Experience with FIGMA

Job description

Overview

Client is seeking a self-motivated, ownership-minded, and nimble Senior Design Program Manager for the Rhythm of the Business.

This role is a force-multiplier across our studio, amplifying our efforts and impact.

You will collaborate closely with the PVXD Business Manager, Studio Strategy team, UX leadership, Design Operations, and cross-functional partners to execute the team's mission and vision.

Your key responsibility will be to provide strategic and operational support to Studio-wide programs and mechanisms. Come build the future of entertainment with us!

Responsibilities

• Partner with PVXD Business Manager, Studio Strategy, UX leadership and Design Ops team to help oversee and manage the day-to-day operations of the Design Studio.
• Drive planning and execution of PVXD Monthly Studio meetings, annual Studio summits and other Studio events.
• Create communications (e.g., monthly Studio newsletter) and upkeep on evergreen communications and Studio documents (e.g. PVXD wiki, org chart).
• Perpetuate Design in the Open program, PVXD's effort to evangelize design.
• Strategize, generate plans and execute Design Open House events. Evolve and expand the greater Design in the Open initiative to meet changing business needs.
• Oversee 3P budget (outsourcing, tooling and research).
• Create and track POs, track budget, and provide reporting to finance and leaders as needed.
• Drive planning and execution of special projects that support Executive goals and vision.
• Act as the PVXD POC liaison to drive efforts across client and Design Community.
• Initiate and project manage key PVXD efforts for the studio to foster community and culture: Studio Rituals, PVXD Learn Series, On-boarding, department health efforts, etc...
• Oversee Executive Visual design resource. Manage intake requests and facilitate sprint planning.
• 6+ years of design program management experience required
• Knowledge of project management tools and ability to adapt to new systems and technologies
• Specific experience with design operations or creative teams
• Budget management experience (given the 3P budget oversight responsibility)
• Event planning experience at scale

Qualifications

• Experience working and contributing to project playbooks, building schedules, managing issues/risks, establishing communication plans and stakeholder management
• Experience working with executive leadership
• Ability to learn, leverage and use new systems, tools, and technologies.
• Background working in a collaborative multi-disciplinary UX team
• Excellent communication, presentation, and storytelling skills
• Understanding of UX design and software development
• Experience working with distributed teams, across multiple time zones

Top Must Have Hard Skills

• Project management
• Budget management
• Experience with FIGMA

Day to Day

• Meetings with the team
• Working on presentations and events for the team
• Running events and presentations for the team
• Monthly all hands meetings
• Oversee 3P budget (outsourcing, tooling and research).
• Create and track POs, track budget, and provide reporting to finance and leaders as needed.

About US Tech Solutions

US Tech Solutions is a global staff augmentation firm providing a wide range of talent on-demand and total workforce solutions. To know more about US Tech Solutions, please visit www.ustechsolutions.com

US Tech Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.