Senior Project Manager (UX & Design Ops)

  • Design
  • Abu Dhabi, UAE
  • 5000 - 7000 USD
  • Senior
  • Full-Time
  • Onsite

Job Description

We are looking for a Design Program Manager (UX & Design Ops) to enhance efficiency and effectiveness within our design teams.

This role focuses on three key areas:
Project Management – Planning, resource management, forecasting, and delivery.
Process Optimization – Implementing AI-driven tools, automation, and operational strategies to improve workflows.
People & Culture – Transforming team dynamics, rituals, and ways of working to maximize impact.

The goal is to reduce friction, streamline design processes, and free up time for high-impact design work.


Interview Process

1-2 rounds of interviews (a test assignment may be included).


Key Responsibilities

Project & Process Management:

  • Oversee design projects from planning to delivery, ensuring efficiency and quality.

  • Standardize tools, systems, and methodologies to scale design operations.

  • Optimize Agile workflows and reduce operational bottlenecks using automation and AI.

Design Ops & Strategy:

  • Drive a culture of collaboration, efficiency, and continuous improvement in the team.

  • Implement AI-powered automation for project tracking, reporting, and process optimization.

  • Develop and manage stakeholder relationships to ensure seamless execution across teams.


Requirements

  • 5+ years experience in Design Ops, Program Management, or Project Management in UX/UI teams.

  • Certified Scrum Master (CSM), SAFe Agile, or PMP.

  • Strong expertise in Agile methodologies, design workflows, and operations management.

  • Experience in AI-powered automation for process optimization.

  • Excellent stakeholder management, planning, and communication skills.

  • Fluent in English (Arabic is a plus).


Skill & Experience

Experience with AI productivity tools (Notion AI, Figma automation, Jira automation).

Background in scaling design teams and process transformation.

Familiarity with large-scale digital transformation projects.