Senior Design Project Manager

Motion Recruitment; New York (NY); On-site; USD 110,208 - 117,096; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Mid-Senior level Project Manager with a strong background in UX design. This role involves managing diverse projects within a global framework, collaborating with design teams, and ensuring successful outcomes across multiple time zones. The ideal candidate will possess a flexible problem-solving mindset and a passion for user-centered design. You will drive business impact through effective project management and communication, fostering creativity within a structured environment. If you're ready to make a significant impact in a dynamic setting, this opportunity is for you.

Qualifications

• 7-8 years of project management experience in a global organization.
• Strongly prefer experience with UX design and enterprise settings.

Responsibilities

• Manage projects within the team structure and facilitate workflows.
• Collaborate with design teams to ensure alignment and best practices.

Skills

Project Management

UX Design

SDLC

Jira

Figma

Microsoft Office Suite

Organizational Skills

Problem-Solving

Asynchronous Collaboration

Adaptability

Tools

Jira

Excel

Microsoft Project

Figma

Job description

Base pay range: $80.00/hr - $85.00/hr

Required Skills & Experience

• 7-8 years of Project management experience in a complex global organization.
• Strongly prefer experience with UX design and leading UX/design projects in complex enterprise settings.
• Familiarity with SDLC and working with UX/UI teams.
• Proficiency with Jira; familiarity with other tools like Excel, Microsoft Project is a plus.
• Comfortable using Figma for building thought boards (no design work required).
• Ability to work asynchronously across diverse time zones (e.g., New York, Dallas, London, APAC).
• Flexible and relentless problem-solving mindset.
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to quickly learn and adapt.
• Strong organizational and operational acumen with a track record of driving successful outcomes.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt to evolving business needs.
• Passion for design excellence and user-centered thinking.

Desired Skills & Experience

• Prefer Banking industry experience.

What You Will Be Doing

• Manage projects or pods within the larger team structure.
• Set up designers and design leads for success by facilitating smooth workflows and removing roadblocks.
• Collaborate with other design teams to ensure alignment and shared best practices.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with development, business, and product partners.
• Demonstrate proven experience in asynchronous collaboration across multiple time zones, including the U.S., Canada, APAC, and Europe.
• Drive and track business impact, ensuring design initiatives contribute to key business objectives.
• Exhibit exceptional follow-up and attention to detail, maintaining accountability across projects.
• Lead roadmapping and scoping efforts to ensure clear project definitions and achievable timelines.
• Maintain the highest level of communication skills to engage effectively with diverse stakeholders.
• Take detailed notes and provide proactive communication on deadlines, expectations, and project status.
• Assess risks and ensure the team maintains a sterling reputation by proactively addressing challenges.
• Work confidently with all levels of the organization, from junior designers to executive leadership.
• Foster creativity and innovation within a corporate environment, balancing structure with exploration.
• Demonstrate a deep understanding of design and research methodologies to support team needs.
• Navigate and execute effectively within a large, matrixed organization.
• Manage escalations, facilitate decision-making, and balance communication with ownership.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Contract

Job function

Information Technology

Industries

Banking, Investment Banking, and Financial Services