Senior Design Operations Manager

Your Role

Strategic And Operational Management

Lead and manage the planning and allocation of design resources, ensuring alignment with product and engineering objectives.
Develop and refine operational processes to improve design outputs' efficiency, quality, and scalability.
Conducted key operational reviews, including Quarterly State of Design reviews, and reported on performance metrics.

Process Optimization

Implement and manage advanced project management tools and methodologies to enhance cross-team collaboration and project execution.
Continuously evaluate and improve design workflows, removing bottlenecks and enhancing productivity.

Team Development And Leadership

Support the career development and professional growth of the UX design team through targeted training and enablement initiatives.
Organize and facilitate team-building activities and all-hands meetings to foster a strong and cohesive design culture.
Mentor and guide junior design operations staff, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and excellence.

Enhancing Design Impact

Collaborate closely with product, engineering, and other stakeholders to ensure it's user-centric in design processes.
Drive the adoption of best practices in UX design and operations, positioning Nutanix as a leader in innovative design solutions.
Develop and monitor KPIs to measure the effectiveness and impact of design operations, providing insights for strategic improvements.

What You Will Bring

7+ years of experience in UX design operations or management within a high-tech, high-growth environment.
Strong background in strategic planning, resource management, and operational process improvement.
Exceptional project management and organizational skills, with a proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.
Excellent detailed and data-driven decision-making skills.
Superior communication and interpersonal skills, capable of aligning various stakeholders and conveying complex concepts clearly.
Proficiency with tools such as JIRA, Confluence, Tableau, Figma, Google Suite, SharePoint, Slack, and Microsoft 365.
Experience with B2B enterprise-scale operations, cross-functional and cross-geographical teams, and a solid understanding of Software
Development Life Cycle (SDLC) framework.
BS or BA in Management, Business, Computer Science, Design, HCI, or equivalent.