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Manager, Design Operations & Accessibility

United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 6 Oct 2025

About the role

The Design Operations (Design Ops) Manager oversees the operational aspects of the Navy Federal UX design team, ensuring efficiency, consistency, and effectiveness in the design process. They streamline workflows, manage resources, and foster collaboration to optimize design output and impact. The Design Ops Manager acts as a strategic partner, ensuring the design team has the resources, processes, and support needed to create of impactful solutions efficiently and effectively. This role will also oversee and support the team responsible for the accessibility of our digital experiences for people with disabilities in conformance with enterprise standards.

Design Ops managers analyze and refine design processes and Design System implementation to improve efficiency, reduce bottlenecks, and ensure consistent quality
They allocate design resources (people, tools, budget) effectively across projects and initiatives, ensuring optimal utilization
They facilitate communication and collaboration between design teams and other departments, such as product, engineering, and marketing
They evaluate, select, and implement design tools and technologies to enhance team efficiency
They foster a culture of continuous learning and improvement by facilitating knowledge sharing, onboarding, and training for design team members
They define and track key performance indicators (KPIs) to assess the effectiveness of design operations and identify areas for improvement
Lead a team of accessibility experts that work in collaboration with product owners, designers, developers, management, and scrum teams
Create a uniform accessibility review process and bring in new tools to support that process
Monitor and analyze changes to applicable federal and state laws, rules and regulations; develop and recommend action plans for implementation/dissemination to management; assist with coordinating changes and the development of training as needed
Perform other related duties as required

Bachelor’s Degree in Design, UX, Marketing, Information Technology, Strategy, or the equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
3 to 5 years’ experience in design, project management, and analysis in support of strategic planning initiatives
Expert Knowledge in Agile methodologies
Experience leading large enterprise creative delivery teams
Extensive experience leading, shaping and developing innovative solutions while managing business risks
Ability to multi-task and prioritize with minimal direction and assertiveness to change team processes quickly
Ability to productively communicate to stakeholders, team members, and leaders
Extensive experience in developing business or technology strategy
Advanced knowledge of project/program management processes and methodologies
Previous project leadership and execution, including initiatives with technology, design processes, cross-functional teams, and external partner team members
Ability to exercise initiative, produce desired results and achieve objectives
Ability to learn different collaboration or product management tools quickly
Effective skill building relationships through rapport, trust, diplomacy, and tact
Advanced analytical and conceptual skills to create original concepts/theories for various projects
Advanced skill delivering effective presentations to groups of various sizes
Advanced skill influencing and guiding strategic thinking
Strong verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
Strong problem solving and negotiation skills

Desired Qualifications

Master’s Degree in Design, UX, Marketing, Information Technology, Strategy, or the equivalent combination of education, training , and experience
Experience developing digital products
Background in technology or entrepreneurship
Working knowledge of Navy Federal policies, procedures, instructions, automated systems software and NCUA policies, instructions, and regulations

Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00AM - 4:30PM

Location: 820 Follin Lane, Vienna, VA 22180

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