Design Studio Program Manager: Cross-Functional Leader

Knoll Inc.; Holland (MI); On-site; USD 95,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

MillerKnoll seeks a Program Manager for Tailored Studio to connect clients, Architecture and Design partners, dealers, Sales, and internal teams, shaping early conversations into design briefs and guiding work from exploration through development and delivery.

This role requires strong design sensitivity, curiosity, communication, and project leadership to balance timeline, cost, manufacturability, and long-term client value.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Design or Business.
• Minimum 5 years of experience with the design/development process.
• Minimum 2 years of project management experience.
• PMP or APMP certification preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication, and presentation experience.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and interact with various levels.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate across cross-functional partners to align design direction, feasibility, and business needs.
• Manage multiple active projects with clear communication and next-step alignment.
• Protect design intent while balancing timeline, manufacturability, and client value.
• Support complex client opportunities requiring design coordination and leadership.
• Maintain broad product knowledge across MillerKnoll brands to inform custom solutions.
• Identify roadblocks, clarify decisions, and communicate project status.
• Support design processes by interpreting intent and aligning stakeholders.
• Perform additional responsibilities to achieve business objectives.

Skills

Project management

Design development process

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Design or Business

Job description

MillerKnoll seeks a Program Manager for Tailored Studio to connect clients, Architecture and Design partners, dealers, Sales, and internal teams, shaping early conversations into design briefs and guiding work from exploration through development and delivery.

This role requires strong design sensitivity, curiosity, communication, and project leadership to balance timeline, cost, manufacturability, and long-term client value.