Manager, Design Development

Job summary

The Manager of Design Development is responsible for overseeing portfolio planning, governance, and operational processes to ensure structured and data-driven product development. This role focuses on aligning project timelines and delivery commitments across teams while providing oversight and support for consistent execution.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in portfolio management, PMO, or product development operations in complex environments.
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Design, or a related field; Master's degree preferred.
• Proven experience in portfolio planning and governance with strong analytical skills.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication abilities.
• Demonstrated leadership experience in coaching and developing teams.

Responsibilities

• Own and manage Design Development portfolio frameworks and delivery plans.
• Ensure alignment of portfolio priorities and execution plans for scalable delivery.
• Monitor delivery performance and identify risks and dependencies.
• Establish consistent planning principles and governance standards.
• Consolidate insights into a clear portfolio view for leadership.
• Improve portfolio tools and reporting outputs.
• Lead a team of specialists in planning coordination and data management.

Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Ability to influence and align diverse teams and senior leaders.
• Proactive and structured mindset with a focus on outcomes.

Education

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field; Master's degree is a plus.

Tools

• Experience with data, reporting, and analytics tools for decision-making.