Senior Design Manager

Job Description
Position Type :
Full time Type Of Hire :
Experienced (relevant combo of work and education) Education Desired :
Bachelor of Graphic Design Travel Percentage :
5 - 10%
Job Description
Additional Job Description:
  
We are FIS. Our flexible, cloud-based fintech software enables everyone from garage startups to leading global brands to build faster, smarter, and more securely than ever before. We champion diversity and innovation to advance the way the world pays, banks, and invests. If you’re ready to start learning, growing, and making an impact with a career in fintech, we’d like to hear from you. 
About the team:  
The FIS Platform team’s vision is to enable developers to access a full suite of financial capabilities and build their own applications through low and no-code experiences. We operate like an incubated startup within FIS, with the full support of the company and a mandate to create a world-class embedded finance platform. We have a fast-paced and fun group that believes strongly in putting the user first and setting a high bar for everything we ship.   
Our team is seeking a Senior Design Manager to drive the evolution of banking experiences for millions of consumers. This senior-level role within our newly established multidisciplinary design group involves crafting embedded banking experiences from scratch, redesigning existing SaaS banking products, and expanding our FIS design system. As a visionary with a keen focus on user needs, you will shape our design culture and collaborate closely with product, engineering, and other cross-functional leaders to ensure the successful launch of high-quality products for our clients and their customers. Additionally, nurturing the growth and development of your team members will be integral to your role, as you collaborate closely with each individual to unlock their full potential.
What you will be doing: 
Foster stakeholder engagement across diverse functions to champion and endorse design strategies
Spearhead the development of innovative solutions targeting user, product, and business challenges
Drive the establishment of robust design processes, systems, and cultural norms.
Elevate design quality through insights gleaned from user research and stakeholder input
Guide stakeholders in effectively engaging with product design to attain project goals
Align project priorities with overarching organizational objectives
Manage resource allocation within design projects
Collaborate closely with leadership cross functional counterparts
Co-develop and execute product roadmaps that align with stakeholder requirements
Advocate for user needs while fostering operational excellence within teams
Lead and coach the design team in navigating complexities
Inspire and motivate teams with forward-thinking guidance
Deliver actionable strategies to drive impactful outcomes
What you will need:  
Over 7 years of experience leading and expanding high-performance design teams, overseeing both individual contributors and managers
Dedication to design excellence with a track record of delivering impactful global products
Capable of concurrently managing multiple projects while effectively influencing diverse audiences and fostering strong cross-functional partnerships to align design efforts with broader business goals
Comfortable navigating ambiguous situations, employing rigorous design thinking and operational frameworks to address complex challenges
Exceptional communication abilities, adept at conveying ideas effectively in various settings, from small group discussions to executive presentations
Proficient in inspiring and guiding design teams by providing them with crucial business insights, feedback, and direction
Bring a balanced approach and sound decision-making to strategic conversations, advocating for both user needs and business objectives within your teams and across peers
FIS is committed to providing its employees with an exciting career opportunity and competitive compensation. The pay range for this full-time position is $(phone number removed) - $(phone number removed) and reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for this position based on the posted role, level, and location. Within the range, actual individual starting pay is determined additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Any changes in work location will also impact actual individual starting pay. Please consult with your recruiter about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process.Privacy Statement
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EEOC Statement
FIS is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, genetic information, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other protected characteristics. The EEO is the Law poster is available here supplement document available here
For positions located in the US, the following conditions apply. If you are made a conditional offer of employment, you will be required to undergo a drug test. ADA Disclaimer: In developing this job description care was taken to include all competencies needed to successfully perform in this position. However, for Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) purposes, the essential functions of the job may or may not have been described for purposes of ADA reasonable accommodation. All reasonable accommodation requests will be reviewed and evaluated on a case-by-case basis.
Sourcing Model
Recruitment at FIS works primarily on a direct sourcing model; a relatively small portion of our hiring is through recruitment agencies. FIS does not accept resumes from recruitment agencies which are not on the preferred supplier list and is not responsible for any related fees for resumes submitted to job postings, our employees, or any other part of our company.
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