About the Role / About the Job
The Manager - Design Governance is a senior member of the vertical within the Design Excellence (DEx) department. The Design Governance vertical is responsible for implementing and maintaining design governance frameworks that ensure consistency, quality, and compliance across all projects. This role serves as a custodian of design principles, ensuring alignment of designs with the company's objectives and its unique identity. The manager will collaborate with cross-functional teams and their counterparts in various Business Units to monitor and ensure adherence to established governance processes. Additionally, this role will drive continuous improvement of the Department and established design practices by providing feedback on any encountered adoption issues to the other DEx verticals.
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Responsibilities
- Develop and implement company-wide processes for reviewing and monitoring projects’ adherence to Board-approved CGIs and imagery, including concept and interior designs.
- Create, update, and maintain a centralized repository of dated Board-approved CGIs for reference and compliance tracking.
- Conduct systematic audits and coordinate with Design Excellence (DEx) teams across business units to ensure compliance with approved designs and identify discrepancies.
- Collaborate with design, project management, and other governance teams to embed design standards and resolve compliance issues.
- Prepare reports on compliance status, audit findings, and recommendations for continuous improvement in design governance.
- Define clear workflows for design governance reviews, approvals, and escalation procedures.
- Coordinate with Design Excellence (DEx) teams across business units to identify discrepancies and enforce corrective actions.
- Develop compliance dashboards and reporting mechanisms for leadership visibility.
- Utilize advanced digital tools (e.g., Excel, Power BI) to analyze datasets and create visual dashboards that support informed, data-driven decision-making.
- Mentor and guide junior team members in project coordination, document preparation, and analytical tasks, contributing to the professional development of the team.
