Sr. Manager, Design Operations - HOKA
Core
Driving operational excellence for the HOKA Footwear Design organization by optimizing processes and ensuring seamless execution throughout the product creation lifecycle.
Role type
Senior Manager, Design Operations
Builds
Operational cadence, processes, and cross-functional alignment for seasonal design milestones and Go-To-Market execution.
Domain
Footwear and Apparel Design
Deliverable
product features
Required skills
Cross-functional leadership, process optimization, project management, strategic thinking, data-driven decision making, risk management, organizational change management, stakeholder alignment, performance metrics development
Preferred skills
Experience in footwear/apparel/consumer products, global product creation organization experience, Bachelor's degree in Business/Operations/Design
Responsibilities
Lead operational cadence across Footwear Design disciplines; Establish and evolve design processes and operating procedures; Identify pain points and implement operational improvements; Partner with leadership to plan and execute seasonal design milestones; Drive cross-functional initiatives for alignment and accountability; Facilitate decision-making by clarifying ownership and timelines; Optimize systems, tools, and resources for efficiency; Develop reporting frameworks and performance metrics.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with strategic oversight