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Kforce Inc ยท 21 hours ago

Design Operations Project Manager

positionMinneapolis, MN
timeContract
remoteOnsite
senioritySenior Level, Lead/Staff
money$65/hr - $68/hr
date8+ years exp

Kforce Inc is seeking a Design Operations Project Manager to enhance the Experience Design organization by operationalizing strategy into clear processes and metrics. The role focuses on driving cross-functional strategic initiatives and managing design operations to deliver measurable business value.

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Responsibilities

Lead and coordinate strategic initiatives that advance design maturity, operational excellence, and enterprise-wide priorities (e.g. brand evolution rollout, internal event planning, or management of well-established design programs)
Partner with senior design leaders and cross-functional stakeholders to define project scope, success criteria, and timelines for strategic programs
Develop and maintain project plans, track progress and risks, and create executive-ready status reports for strategic initiatives
Facilitate workshops and working sessions to align stakeholders, resolve blockers, and ensure timely delivery of strategic outcomes
Ensure compliance with enterprise governance and reporting standards for strategic projects
Manage design tool governance and related vendor coordination, as needed (performance issues, enhancements, etc.)

Qualification

Design operations expertiseDesign thinking methodsProject managementAgile methodologiesDesign industry toolsLeadership skillsProblem solvingAttention to detailWritten communicationVerbal communication

Required

8+ years of project/program management with demonstrated design operations expertise
Strong leadership skills and demonstrated success in managing up and across
Proactive problem solving, attention to detail, and organization
Excellent written and verbal communication
Proficiency in design thinking methods and design systems
Strong understanding of agile methodologies and related tools (Jira, Confluence, Dragonboat, etc.)
Exposure and experience using design industry tools such as Figma and Mural

Benefits

Medical/dental/vision insurance
HSA
FSA
401(k)
Life, disability & ADD insurance
Paid time off
Paid sick leave

Company

Kforce Inc

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Kforce is a solutions firm specializing in technology, finance and accounting, and professional staffing services.
dateFounded in 1962
location
Tampa, Florida, USA
people-size1001-5000 employees
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https://www.kforce.com/

H1B Sponsorship

Kforce Inc has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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2025 (792)
2024 (667)
2023 (734)
2022 (843)
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2020 (858)

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
unknown
2024-05-20IPO
2014-06-08Acquired

Leadership Team

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Aaron Travis
Digital Experience Delivery Director | Kforce Consulting Solutions
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