Design, Program Manager

Position: Design Program ManagerDuration: 12+ month W2 ContractKey Details:

How many years of experience?

5 years preferred

Agile/Waterfall environment?

Agile

Any other specifics in experience besides working in a design environment?

Experience running agile sprints…and using tools such as Jira and Smartsheets is a plus

Any specific certs?

Not required

What projects can I relay to the prospective candidates regarding what they will be working on?

Our projects are all focused on out-of-vehicle experiences that touch the entire customer journey (shop and buy, ownership, service and care).

Each PM can expect to ramp up to leading two projects at any given time.

PMs will drive the process through all design phases (Grounding, Discovery, Design & Evaluate, Pilot, Delivery Planning).

We work at a very aggressive velocity with two-week sprints and the target is one week for grounding and four weeks in each of the other phases (design may be a bit longer for more complex projects).

Any travel?

Once per quarter to Dearborn plus travel for kicking off new projects with the working pod in person when needed.

What start date would you want to target? June 1

Job DescriptionAt OUR CLIENT, we believe freedom of movement drives human progress. We also believe in providing you with the freedom to define and realize your dreams. With our incredible plans for the future of mobility, we have a wide variety of opportunities for you to accelerate your career potential as you help us define tomorrow's transportation We’re in the midst of the biggest change the automotive industry has ever seen. Just as cars changed the world over the last century, new technologies such as self-driving cars, electric powertrains, and connected vehicles will radically reshape how we live, work, and play in the next hundred years. We want to create digital products that gets better each day at scale. We want to do this while contributing to the sustainability of our planet. We are re-founding from1.0 to 2.0 where we evolve from appearance-based product development to experience based product development that embraces vehicle exterior/interior, software and service. Our operations team looks at processes and logistics as a design challenge. We are constantly thinking of improving ways of working, all to keep the design community focused, creative, and in sync with its values. We are seeking a master planner and a flexible project manager who can balance multiple projects in a creative design environment. You provide program management and operational support throughout our team and across partner teams by increasing communication and connection points and streamlining processes. You'll work cross-functionally and collaborate with managers, designers and engineering teams to plan projects, define milestones, assess risks, manage data and help projects meet deadlines and deliverables. You will also manage project-related communications to team members, executives and other stakeholders. ResponsibilitiesAs a Design Program Manager you will… Collaborate with and support team leads in delivering the highest level of trust-building and strategic counsel through all project interactions Document and implement end-to-end repeatable processes that help the team plan, manage, and deliver on projects Identify team needs with regards to process, tools, documentation, capacity, data and asset management, and educate leadership in order to bring changes to ensure designers and developers are working efficiently Act as a bridge across cross functional teams, connecting them and facilitating clear communication, ensuring interdependencies are understood and planned for Communicate project status with team, stakeholders and sr management regularly (with visuals and data) Work with management and across teams to understand, coordinate, and prioritize initiatives Anticipate bottlenecks, provide escalation management, and articulate risks, trade-offs, and recommend prioritization based on a balance of business needs and constraints, capacity, and customer impact Guide design projects from pitch to completion by facilitating team productivity, advising on deadlines, managing expectations, and providing communication between teams and stakeholders Support design teams to scope new product initiatives, identify priorities, and deliver key projects, that have multiple stakeholders and moving parts Facilitate meetings to drive progress against goals and objectives, establishing clear next steps and owners, and resolving blocks that impede progress Proactively assess risk and resolve issues before they become problems for the larger teams Measure impact and operational efficiency of programs and initiatives both qualitatively and quantitatively Support the management team with effective team communication, proactive problem solving, data driven insights and information distribution QualificationsYou’ll have… Bachelor's degree or a combination of education and equivalent experience. 4+ years of experience as a Project or Program Manager in a creative environment 2+ years of experience leading large projects through their full life-cycle in a large, cross-functional team Even better, you may have… Master’s Degree Strong written and verbal communication skills and ability to present in a clear and concise manner to all levels within the enterprise Experience working with global teams. Results oriented person with a proven track record of on-time project/program delivery for large, cross-functional projects with global stakeholders Experience working and contributing to project playbooks, building schedules, managing issues/risks, establishing communication plans and stakeholder management Experience with Agile and Lean methodologies, and with Jira Understanding of design and development processes. Experience working with design systems Ability to translate complex ideas and express them in concise, simple to understand ways Effectively using digital tools and platforms Experience working on multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines with changing priorities Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal including presentation development and high attention to detail You may not check every box, or your experience may look a little different from what we’ve outlined, but if you think you can bring value, we encourage you to apply! About TEKsystems: We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company. 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