Design Operation Program Manager in Winnipeg

Design Operation Program Manager in Winnipeg

Winnipeg Full-Time 70 - 70 $ / hour (est.) On-site
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At a Glance

  • Tasks: Lead creative and production operations to enhance design efficiency and quality.
  • Company: Join IFG - International Financial Group, a leader in connecting top talent with innovative opportunities.
  • Benefits: Competitive pay of $70-$80/hr based on skills, plus potential for growth.
  • Other info: Dynamic contract role with opportunities for professional development and relationship building.
  • Why this job: Make a real impact by optimizing design processes and collaborating with talented teams.
  • Qualifications: 6+ years in program management, preferably in design ops; strong Microsoft Office skills.

The predicted salary is between 70 - 70 $ per hour.

Overview: Senior Talent Specialist | Direct Hire & Contract Hiring | Connecting Top Talent with Game-Changing Opportunities.

Base pay range: $70.00/hr - $80.00/hr. This range is provided by IFG - International Financial Group. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Key projects: This role will primarily focus on two areas:

  • Creative Operations: Collaborate with design leaders and work closely with design teams to create and refine project briefs, prioritize tasks, and facilitate reviews to ensure alignment and optimize processes for achieving objectives.
  • Production Operations: Create efficiencies in the design and production process, enabling designers to deliver high-quality work on time. Responsibilities include staff and resource planning, vendor management, and overseeing all aspects of delivering the team's work.

Responsibilities:

  • Partner with Design, Product, and Engineering leadership to develop understanding of product vision.
  • Drive design deliverables for each product cycle.
  • Refine Studio’s design process for maximum efficiency and quality output.
  • Operationalize design process and efficiency to increase productivity.
  • Manage design work items, scope and requirements.
  • Identify capacity and forecast for design workloads.
  • Partner with Design Managers to negotiate scope with partners and leadership according to bandwidth.
  • Facilitate design reviews and ensure actions are captured and communicated.
  • Review tools and processes to optimize cross-team collaboration.
  • Help track resourcing needs and initiate conversations on asks with Design Managers.

Candidate requirements:

  • Experience: 6+ years in the field.
  • Education: Degree or certification in interface business, engineering, design, or related field with significant industry experience.
  • Proficiency: Strong Microsoft Office/M365 tools, especially Excel.

Top hard skills & experience:

  • Minimum 6+ years experience with program management; prior experience in design ops preferred.
  • Minimum 6+ years experience with modern project tracking software and Microsoft Office/M365 suite.
  • Minimum 6+ years experience with project management skills, including capacity tracking and prioritization.

Performance indicators: Performance will be assessed based on feedback from the design leader, focusing on quality, timeliness, proactivity, and relationship building.

Seniority level: Mid-Senior level.

Employment type: Contract.

Job function: Design.

Industries: Staffing and Recruiting.

Design Operation Program Manager in Winnipeg employer: IFG - International Financial Group

As a leading employer in downtown Toronto, we offer an engaging work culture that fosters collaboration and innovation. Our commitment to employee growth is reflected in our comprehensive training programs and mentorship opportunities, ensuring that you can advance your career while making a meaningful impact on our financial strategy. Join us to be part of a dynamic team that values your contributions and supports your professional development.

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Contact Details:

IFG - International Financial Group Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace Design Operation Program Manager in Winnipeg

Creative Operations
Project Management
Design Process Optimization
Resource Planning
Vendor Management
Cross-Team Collaboration
Capacity Tracking