Senior Project Manager (UX & Design Ops)
- Design
- Abu Dhabi, UAE
- 5000 - 7000 USD
- Senior
- Full-Time
- Onsite
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.
1-2 rounds of interviews (a test assignment may be included).
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.
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).
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.