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Design Program Manager

TEKsystems
$60.00 - $70.00 / hr
life insurance, sick time, 401(k), retirement plan
United States, New York, New York
Nov 19, 2025
Top Global Credit Card Company Seeking Design Program Manager Must have experience with UX/Product design teams Job Title: Design Operations Manager We are seeking a Design Operations Manager with a proven track record of shaping processes and driving operational excellence within design organizations. In this role, you will partner closely with design leadership to streamline workflows, foster collaboration, and enable teams to deliver exceptional user experiences at scale. What You'll Do: * Develop and implement scalable processes that create a safe, collaborative environment for design and research teams. * Align cross-functional teams and manage complex projects to ensure timelines and priorities stay on track. * Introduce frameworks, tools, and training that enhance efficiency and support continuous improvement. * Serve as the operational right hand to design directors, supporting annual and ongoing planning cycles. * Build strong partnerships across product and design teams, facilitating alignment and mediating between stakeholders. * Contribute to both portfolio-level and central operations initiatives, driving consistency and impact across the organization. What Makes You Successful: * Strong soft skills: diplomatic communication, emotional maturity, and the ability to connect the dots across teams. * A passion for creating partnerships, running workshops, and enabling collaboration. * Familiarity with design principles and empathy for the challenges designers face. * Ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on execution. Qualifications: * 3+ years of experience in design operations, program management, or related roles. * Background in design (UI/UX, product design) preferred. * Expertise in operations management and project management. * Proficiency with tools like Dropbox, Slack, and other collaboration platforms. * Experience working in environments that value scalability and continuous improvement. Skills: * Design Operations Management * UI/UX Design Understanding * Project & Portfolio Management * Cross-functional Alignment * Communication & Facilitation Ideal Background: Candidates with experience in design ops roles at organizations known for strong design culture (e.g., tech or SaaS companies) will thrive here. Job Type & Location This is a Contract to Hire position based out of New York, NY. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $60.00 - $70.00/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: * Medical, dental & vision * Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital * 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available * Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) * Short and long-term disability * Health Spending Account (HSA) * Transportation benefits * Employee Assistance Program * Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace Type This is a hybrid position in New York,NY. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Dec 2, 2025. h4>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. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services We're a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We're a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We're strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We're building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.