This is a Non-Employee Contingent Worker Role providing services for TIAA’s family of companies and will be employed by TIAA's preferred 3rd Party Supplier. As a Non-Employee CW, perform a variety of moderately complex business planning, support, and project-related duties. Demonstrates an exceptional standard of quality and holds themselves accountable to achieving excellent results.

This role will sit onsite, likely in a hybrid capacity, at the location(s) listed in this posting.

The anticipated term of this engagement will be 12 months. This term could be extended based on company business needs.

Sr Design Ops Specialist

The Senior Design Operations Specialist will manage aspects of people, process and tools within the Digital Design Office. This role will work within a cross-functional team to oversee delivery of experience designs, and across teams to help install foundational programs that drive day-to-day interactions. The Design Ops team is at the center of transforming ways of working and improving client experiences and to do so, this role will utilize change management skills, require strong communication and collaboration and should be familiar with modern digital delivery methods.

Key Responsibilities and Duties

Develop and evolve strategies designed to optimize Design Office operations and performance

Own Journey delivery and manage one or more cross-functional teams by conducting prioritization discussions and organizing design, content, research and accessibility deliverables

Conduct Agile routines, including daily standups, sprint planning and retrospectives for creative development planning and execution

Collaborate and coordinate with technology partners, internal SME’s, and vendors as needed to understand cross-project dependencies

Resource and capacity management to align talent with demand, balancing delivery and innovation

Support process development initiatives to increase efficiency, effectiveness, and governance of internal processes

Proactively identify risks and recommends alternative solutions when planned schedule is jeopardized

Advocate for UX and overall client experience

Foster a culture of creativity, inclusivity and collaboration

Educational Requirements

University (Degree) PreferredWork Experience

5+ Years Required; 7+ Years PreferredPhysical Requirements

Physical Requirements: Sedentary WorkCareer Level

8IC

Start Date: 15-Jul-2024

End Date: 15-Jul-2025

Travel Required: No

Anticipated Posting End Date:

2024-05-21

Base Pay Range: $53.32/hr. - $88.84/hr.

Actual base salary may vary based upon, but not limited to, relevant experience, time in role, base salary of internal peers, prior performance, business sector, and geographic location.

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