Sr. Manager, Design Operations
Apply NowCompany: Nutanix
Location: San Jose, CA 95123
Description:
Hungry, Humble, Honest, with Heart.
The Opportunity
Nutanix is a Design first Hybrid cloud company. We are a global team of UX professionals spread across Bangalore, Berlin and San Jose. We are responsible for the experience design of all products at Nutanix, including all UX disciplines (e.g. UX Design, UX Research, Visual Design, etc). This is a high impact cross-functional role, it is the operational heartbeat of the entire team and we are looking for a talented operations manager to lead our Design Operations team.
About the Team
At Nutanix, our Design team is a dynamic and collaborative group of 70 talented individuals, spread across various locations. We foster a culture that prioritizes teamwork and creativity, allowing us to design innovative solutions that meet our customers' needs. Our geodispersed structure means that while we may work in different time zones and regions, we cultivate strong communication and collaboration through a variety of digital tools and meetings, ensuring that everyone's voice is heard and valued.
You will report to the VP, Global Head of Design, who is dedicated to nurturing talent and facilitating a creative environment. Our work setup is hybrid, with a flexible arrangement allowing you to work from our San Jose HQ 2-3 days a week. This model promotes in-person collaboration while enabling you to benefit from remote work's flexibility.
Your Role
What You Will Bring
Work Arrangement
Hybrid: This role operates in a hybrid capacity, blending the benefits of remote work with the advantages of in-person collaboration. For most roles, that will mean coming into an office a minimum of 2 - 3 days per week, however certain roles and/or teams may require more frequent in-office presence. Additional team-specific guidance and norms will be provided by your manager.
The pay range for this position at commencement of employment is expected to be between USD $ 182,400 and USD $ 364,800 per year.
However, base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, including a sign-on bonus, restricted stock units, and discretionary awards in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits (including 401(k) eligibility and various paid time off benefits, such as vacation, sick time, and parental leave), dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.
If hired, employee will be in an "at-will position" and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors. Our application deadline is 40 days from the date of posting. In good faith, the posting may be removed prior to this date if the position is filled or extended in good faith.
Nutanix is an equal opportunity employer.
Nutanix is an Equal Employment Opportunity and (in the U.S.) an Affirmative Action employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, marital status, protected veteran status, disability status or any other category protected by applicable law. We hire and promote individuals solely on the basis of qualifications for the job to be filled. We strive to foster an inclusive working environment that enables all our Nutants to be themselves and to do great work in a safe and welcoming environment, free of unlawful discrimination, intimidation or harassment. As part of this commitment, we will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If you need a reasonable accommodation, please let us know by contacting [email protected].
The Opportunity
Nutanix is a Design first Hybrid cloud company. We are a global team of UX professionals spread across Bangalore, Berlin and San Jose. We are responsible for the experience design of all products at Nutanix, including all UX disciplines (e.g. UX Design, UX Research, Visual Design, etc). This is a high impact cross-functional role, it is the operational heartbeat of the entire team and we are looking for a talented operations manager to lead our Design Operations team.
About the Team
At Nutanix, our Design team is a dynamic and collaborative group of 70 talented individuals, spread across various locations. We foster a culture that prioritizes teamwork and creativity, allowing us to design innovative solutions that meet our customers' needs. Our geodispersed structure means that while we may work in different time zones and regions, we cultivate strong communication and collaboration through a variety of digital tools and meetings, ensuring that everyone's voice is heard and valued.
You will report to the VP, Global Head of Design, who is dedicated to nurturing talent and facilitating a creative environment. Our work setup is hybrid, with a flexible arrangement allowing you to work from our San Jose HQ 2-3 days a week. This model promotes in-person collaboration while enabling you to benefit from remote work's flexibility.
Your Role
- Tracking and synthesis of execution across various projects globally, including risk management/mitigation. Also, coordination with various release managers and other stakeholders to ensure design delivery with high quality.
- Create new processes to facilitate design execution as needed and streamline existing ones
- Establish and build out UX Research Ops capabilities
- Facilitate team building and Culture - This includes organizing various team building events and coming up with creative ways to nurture a vibrant culture
- Information management - ensure information is systematically stored, organized and shared, both within and outside of the design organization
- Budget planning and expense management
- Headcount planning and management
- Resource planning and management
- Management of contractors. Interface with finance on P.Os
- Explore new design tools, select and facilitate roll out in coordination with IT
- Manage and lead a team of operations managers
- Track and facilitate upskilling of Designers and Design Managers
What You Will Bring
- Clarity of thought and intent, clear oral and written communication, a calm and balanced mindset in all situations
- Ability to learn, and adapt while maintaining a positive attitude.
- Good people skills and empathy. Be able to persist softly but assertively to get the job done and keep things moving.
- Strong problem solving skills to creatively overcome complex, multi-facetted issues
- Has the ability to see the big picture, gather data, suggest improvements and drive them to fruition
- Ability to understand various Nutanix products and their relevance at a high level
- Must enjoy and be adept at dealing with and closing out 'lots of little things'
- Prior experience of at least 5-8 years in a Program management role in an enterprise company.
- An engineering degree or prior experience in design ops is preferable
- Ability to collaborate cross functionally and drive convergence and alignment
Work Arrangement
Hybrid: This role operates in a hybrid capacity, blending the benefits of remote work with the advantages of in-person collaboration. For most roles, that will mean coming into an office a minimum of 2 - 3 days per week, however certain roles and/or teams may require more frequent in-office presence. Additional team-specific guidance and norms will be provided by your manager.
The pay range for this position at commencement of employment is expected to be between USD $ 182,400 and USD $ 364,800 per year.
However, base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, including a sign-on bonus, restricted stock units, and discretionary awards in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits (including 401(k) eligibility and various paid time off benefits, such as vacation, sick time, and parental leave), dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.
If hired, employee will be in an "at-will position" and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors. Our application deadline is 40 days from the date of posting. In good faith, the posting may be removed prior to this date if the position is filled or extended in good faith.
Nutanix is an equal opportunity employer.
Nutanix is an Equal Employment Opportunity and (in the U.S.) an Affirmative Action employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, marital status, protected veteran status, disability status or any other category protected by applicable law. We hire and promote individuals solely on the basis of qualifications for the job to be filled. We strive to foster an inclusive working environment that enables all our Nutants to be themselves and to do great work in a safe and welcoming environment, free of unlawful discrimination, intimidation or harassment. As part of this commitment, we will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If you need a reasonable accommodation, please let us know by contacting [email protected].