Date Posted: 12/23/2025
Hiring Organization: Rose International
Position Number: 494943
Industry: Financial Services
Job Title: Design Operations Project Manager
Job Location: Minneapolis, MN, USA, 55402
Work Model: Hybrid
Work Model Details: 3 days per week in office, 2 work from home.
Shift: Monday-Friday 9am-5pm, with flexibility.
Employment Type: Temporary
FT/PT: Full-Time
Estimated Duration (In months): 12
Min Hourly Rate($): 60.00
Max Hourly Rate($): 70.00
Must Have Skills/Attributes: Design, Digital Communications, Digital Marketing, Project Management
Experience Desired: 8+ years of experience in project or program management, with demonstrated expertise in Design Ope (8 yrs); Experience with industry-standard design tools such as Figma and Mural (8 yrs)
Required Minimum Education: High School Diploma or equivalent
Preferred Education: Bachelor’s Degree
**C2C is not available**
Job Description
Required Education:
HS Diploma or GED
Preferred Education:
Bachelor's Degree
Requirements
· 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
The Design Operations team enables the Experience Design organization to deliver stronger outcomes and business value by operationalizing strategy into clear processes, metrics, workforce plans, programs, and tooling. This contract role focuses exclusively on driving and supporting cross-functional strategic initiatives, organizational transformation efforts, and related tools within Design Operations. This is a time-bound contract position focused solely on strategic initiatives and requires flexibility, autonomy, and strong executive communication skills.
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.)
Desired outcomes:
· Successful delivery of strategic initiatives on time and within scope, with measurable impact on design maturity and operational efficiency
· Clear and consistent communication of project status, risks, and decisions to senior leadership
· Documented improvements in strategic alignment and cross-functional collaboration as a result of initiatives
· Positive stakeholder feedback and adoption of strategic recommendations - **Only those lawfully authorized to work in the designated country associated with the position will be considered.**
- **Please note that all Position start dates and duration are estimates and may be reduced or lengthened based upon a client’s business needs and requirements.**
Benefits:
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Rose International is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender (expression or identity), national origin, arrest and conviction records, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. Positions located in San Francisco and Los Angeles, California will be administered in accordance with their respective Fair Chance Ordinances.
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Diana, Consultant
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I had a very positive experience working for Rose. The entire process is very efficient and easy.
Joanne, Consultant
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