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Fidelity Investments · 13 hours ago

Co-op Program Coordinator / Design Operations Lead

Fidelity Investments is seeking a Co-op Program Coordinator / Design Operations Lead to join their Fidelity Center for Applied Technology. This role combines design operations leadership with coordination of the student co-op program, focusing on optimizing systems and processes while nurturing early-career talent.
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Responsibilities

Build and refine cross‑team workflows; manage timelines, deliverables, and project tracking
Identify operational bottlenecks and improve team efficiency through platforms, processes, and standard methodologies
Oversee evaluation, implementation, and maintenance of design tools; manage licenses, integrations, and vendor relationships
Develop systems for organizing creative assets, files, and shared libraries; uphold scalable governance for design systems
Maintain clear, proactive communication to keep teams aligned
Serve as an operational connector across design, product, engineering, brand, and research
Build project plans, track progress, and remove blockers to maintain momentum
Reinforce design processes, rituals, and communication workflows that support alignment with product and business priorities
Foster team culture through rituals, events, and learning opportunities that promote creativity, inclusion, and connection
Support capacity planning, resourcing, and project prioritization
Lead onboarding for designers and ensure readiness with tools, systems, and processes
Partner with leadership and recruiting on hiring and team growth
Define and track operational metrics; synthesize insights to drive continuous improvement
Support design QA processes and uphold high‑quality work
Promote design excellence by reinforcing standards, best practices, and review rituals
Build and maintain relationships with university partners; represent the organization at talent and campus events
Plan and host open houses, roundtables, and studio tours to promote the co‑op program and attract students
Design and coordinate co‑op projects aligned with FCAT’s values of discovery and experimentation
Ensure project experiences balance structure with creative flexibility and align with business or research goals
Lead onboarding, orientation, and ongoing mentorship for co‑ops
Provide check‑ins, performance feedback, resources, and documentation to support learning and growth
Manage recruitment timelines, postings, and interviews
Maintain program documentation, training materials, and best practices
Track program metrics and use insights to refine and strengthen the co‑op experience

Qualification

Design operationsDesign tools proficiencyProject managementOrganizational skillsCommunication skillsInterpersonal savvyMentoring talentAdvocacy for designEmotional intelligenceConflict resolution

Required

Proven experience in design operations or project/program management within creative environments, ideally including work with university co-op or internship programs
Skilled with modern design and collaboration tools (e.g., Figma, Monday, Jira, Miro)
Strong organizational, systems-thinking, and planning capabilities, with a track record of coordinating across multiple teams and priorities
Excellent written and verbal communication skills for engaging stakeholders from students to senior leaders
Passion for mentoring emerging talent and fostering an inclusive, collaborative design culture

Preferred

Interpersonal savvy
Emotional intelligence
Systems-thinking
Conflict resolution
Documenting and publishing design standards
Organization and solution driven
Effective advocate for design

Benefits

Comprehensive health care coverage and emotional well-being support
Market-leading retirement
Generous paid time off and parental leave
Charitable giving employee match program
Educational assistance including student loan repayment, tuition reimbursement, and learning resources to develop your career

Company

Fidelity Investments

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Fidelity’s mission is to strengthen the financial well-being of our customers and deliver better outcomes for the clients and businesses we serve.

H1B Sponsorship

Fidelity Investments 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)
Distribution of Different Job Fields Receiving Sponsorship
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (3)
2024 (8)
2023 (4)
2022 (6)
2021 (8)
2020 (30)

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$152.82M
Key Investors
Apple
2020-12-28Secondary Market· $2.5M
2018-01-14Secondary Market· $1M
2017-05-03Secondary Market· $12.5M

Leadership Team

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Abigail Johnson
Chairman & CEO
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Jeanmarie Ward
Senior Vice President of Architecture
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