Design OPS Manager (m/f/d)

REFERENCE NUMBER:

617641/1

MY DUTIES:

- Develop and grow the DesignOps capabilities within the chapter
- Help plan, define, and manage our operational Design Ops strategy, establishing workflow and process standards and best practices
- Develop and continuously improve a strategic framework for design services by in-house and external agencies (managed services and RFP's)
- Define project roadmaps together with design leaders, including key touchpoints, milestone dates, etc.
- Ensure allocated team members as well as clients understand the project plan and have a space to express concerns about feasibility or scope
- Drive governance processes and communication for Design Leadership in ongoing staff meetings, portfolio oversight, and metrics and budget tracking
- Identify inter-dependencies or risks early on, and proposes solutions on how to address them
- Effectively works in a matrix with a highly engaged team and is able to inspire and coach team members
- Demonstrate effective people leadership as demonstrated by the Leadership Commitments
- Represent the department and core competencies inside and outside the organization
- Responsible for ensuring adequate reporting to support overall department management

MY QUALIFICATIONS:

- Master degree Design Management / Business Administration/ IT
- Experience in Design Operations, Design Project Delivery, Tools Implementation, Processes, and Vendor Management
- Experience in Project Management and/or Change Management (e.g. in implementation) and communication
- Experience in an AGILE environment
-Affinity with project delivery tools such as sigma, monday.com or gSuite, miro, slack or similar as a tool owner / poweruser
- Leadership experience in a matrix organization is a must
- Endurance to work in a complex landscape and relationships (business, systems, policies, etc.)
- English fluent is a must

MY BENEFITS:

- Very international and dynamic working environment
- Well-known medical devices company
- Support throughout the whole application process

ABOUT HAYS:

IT is and always has been our core business that laid the foundation for Hays' success. We are the biggest privately owned IT recruitment agency in Germany and offer the best jobs for every career level – whether you are interested in vacancies in agile SMEs or international DAX groups. Hays masters the entire IT job spectrum, from support to software architecture or digitalisation – thanks to our broad portfolio, we have something for everyone. In the last decades, we were able to support numerous IT experts with choosing the right path for a successful career, positioning ourselves as their lifelong partner. Our highly specialised consultants can cater to your every wish and expectation and will prepare you for interviews and contract negotiations. Give it a try and learn what the market has to offer – our services are free of charge, non-binding and discreet! We look forward to hearing from you.

MY CONTACT AT HAYS:

My contact person
Roberta Mengheres

Reference number
617641/1

Contact
E-Mail: [email protected]