Design Operations Project Manager

At Jockey, caring is our responsibility. It's the fabric of who we are and drives everything we do. It drives us to listen, innovate, and improve. To design thoughtfully. To craft skillfully. To give back wholeheartedly. As a 147-year-old family-owned company recognized the world over for delivering feel-good comfort, our premium apparel is sold in more than 140 countries and our commitment to quality, innovation and customer service is legendary.

We believe that extraordinary service comes from the heart and is delivered by extraordinary individuals! Is that you?

Jockey is seeking a Design Operations Project Managerto join our Design team!

This position will work as a liaison to coordinate the design process from beginning to end. This role will also work cross-functionally on design-related process improvement projects.

This position will be located at our corporate headquarters in Kenosha, WI (between Chicago, IL and Milwaukee, WI area).

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Ability to manage the design process through different teams within the organization in order to ensure the right information gets to the right place at the right time.
• Transform strategy into trackable tasks.
• Help break down and document current design workflow.
• Act as key point of contact for design projects including directing resource assignments, timelines and addressing needs as they arise.
• Foster relationships with stakeholders, vendors, and design team to understand current processes and structure and to foster new perspectives and process improvements.
• Define processes and identify process breakdowns, continually review and revise procedures and objectives as needed to improve operations.
• Understand what successful change management looks like and have the ability to engage techniques to get change accomplished throughout the organization.
• Utilize agile project management tactics and have the ability to execute using agile methodology.
• Help to improve Jockey's go-to-market approach and maintain calendar adherence.
• Work cross functionally on design related process improvement projects to ensure our success.
• Demonstrate a sense of urgency, accountability, and ownership.
• Help to create clarity on ownership for each member's role within the design implementation process.
• Set up metrics and scorecards to help deliver on accountabilities and execution for the organization.
• Continue to improve and help develop the role for the future based on lean management.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Must have strong organizational and time management skills.
• Must have the ability to lead projects cross-functionally and be able to build teams.
• Ability to help shepherd change in process and get buy-in across the organization.
• Ability and willingness to work in the office to lead change and foster relationships.
• Ability to work with all personalities.
• Good listening and communication skills.
• People oriented, determined to assist where able.
• Exhibit an ability to learn and interest in working through improved processes.
• Detail oriented.
• Must have the ability to maintain a professional demeanor.
• Must have effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Sense of urgency.
• Must have strong Microsoft Office Suites computer skills with emphasis on Excel & Word

In return for your expertise, JOCKEY offers a competitive and comprehensive flexible benefits package which includes Medical/Dental/Life/Vision, 401(k), educational support, paid Volunteerism program, fitness club discounts, onsite health & wellness programs, generous employee discounts, a business casual work environment, a challenging work environment, summer hours, and exciting career growth opportunities!