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Design Program Lead

DesignerDesignerFull TimeRemoteSeniorTeam 10,001+Since 1917H1B No SponsorCompany SiteLinkedIn

Location

Illinois + 1 moreAll locations: Illinois, North Carolina

Posted

6 days ago

Salary

$127.5K - $150K / year

Seniority

Senior

Bachelor Degree8 yrs expEnglish

Job Description

• Define immediate and long-term program goals related to governance, operating model design, vendor performance, and cross functional alignment. • Maintain strong partnerships across internal stakeholders, vendor partners, and adjacent service lines. • Lead development and scalability of the A&E program delivery model in a fast paced, multistakeholder environment. • Ensure adherence to all program standards, guidelines, SLAs, KPIs, and performance reporting requirements. • Establish structured workflows, decision pathways, and communication protocols to support consistent program execution. • Drive proactive issue resolution, root cause analysis, and solution development to improve delivery predictability. • Oversee program level tools, templates, process documentation, and playbook maintenance. • Guide vendor management practices, including capacity alignment, performance assessment, and continuous improvement initiatives. • Support executive level briefings, strategic planning discussions, and program level reporting.

Job Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction, Real Estate, or related discipline
  • 8+ years experience in design management, program management, or operational leadership within a multi-vendor environment
  • Strong communication and presentation skills with the ability to facilitate cross functional alignment
  • Proven ability to lead governance design, operational frameworks, and scalable delivery processes
  • Strong analytical, organizational, and problem solving skills
  • Demonstrated ability to navigate dynamic environments and manage shifting priorities
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications; familiarity with CAFM/IWMS or design related systems a plus

Benefits

  • health, vision, and dental insurance
  • flexible spending accounts
  • health savings accounts
  • retirement savings plans
  • life and disability insurance programs
  • paid and unpaid time away from work

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