UX Design Program Manager, SW1V

Our client is a global SaaS services company.They are now seeking a Design Program Manager who will be able to drive global programs from concept to reality. They are looking for someone with experience working with both product designers and marketing designers. This is a one year contract. You will interface with Marketing Stakeholders, Campaign Managers and the Design team for quarterly planning as well as resource planning. Also with Product Managers, Engineering leads and the Design team for Quarterly Planning, sprint planning and execution. You will also partner with the Design Manager to establish and improve Op-mechs and processes for the design team. Responsibilities * Work with a global design team of 40+ designers and a large group of diverse stakeholders (Marketing, Campaign Managers, PM’s, Engineering) to plan for and resource short and long-term programs for flawless execution * Establishes and drives operational framework for design team * Drives global meetings to ensure bandwidth is balanced across design team and all projects are sufficiently resourced * Builds project timelines and owns follow-through of milestones and project delivery date Skills * 5 - 7 years of project management/program management experience in a fast paced enterprise UX/agency type setting * Experience and knowledge of working with cohesive multiple product teams across multiple locations/time/zones/cultures * Strong organizational and prioritization skills with the ability to analyze alternative solutions and prioritize quickly within tight deadlines * Experience working with JIRA and similar project management tools * Experience with Microsoft Suite, Smartsheet, and Google Apps * Risk Management a lot of assessment with what the areas need and what might potentially come up Benefits * Global company projects * Informal dress code * Close to Victoria