Figma Migration Program Lead

Aquent is partnering with a globally recognized leader in innovation, a company renowned for its groundbreaking products and commitment to user experience. This organization is at the forefront of technological advancement, consistently pushing boundaries and setting new industry standards. Joining this team means contributing to an environment where creativity, precision, and forward-thinking design are paramount.

We are seeking a visionary and highly skilled leader to spearhead a pivotal migration initiative, transitioning the organization's design ecosystem to a cutting-edge platform. This is an unparalleled opportunity to make a profound impact, shaping the future of design operations and empowering a vast community of creatives. You will be instrumental in designing and implementing the foundational architecture, governance, and adoption strategies that will define how this company's world-class products are conceptualized and brought to life. Your expertise will directly influence the efficiency, collaboration, and creative output of design teams across the organization, leaving a lasting legacy on their design culture and product development lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Partner with designers and producers to comprehensively assess current workflows, identify pain points, and define requirements for the new design platform.
• Collaborate closely with the core project team to architect a robust workspace, establish permission models, and develop governance frameworks that align with strategic business needs.
• Configure and deploy the new design platform's workspaces, libraries, and access groups, ensuring optimal setup and functionality.
• Develop and deliver tailored training programs for users, ranging from foundational skills to advanced techniques, fostering widespread proficiency.
• Drive comprehensive adoption and change management strategies, including developing compelling communications and engagement plans.
• Serve as the organization's primary subject matter expert, providing guidance, best practices, and troubleshooting support for the new design platform.
• Monitor the design platform's product roadmap, evaluating new features and cascading relevant updates to the team.
• Liaise with the platform provider's internal team to stay informed on feature roadmaps and integration opportunities with other internal tools.
• Continuously evaluate and optimize processes to enhance efficiency and effectiveness within the design ecosystem.
• Ensure that all workspaces, files, and access permissions adhere strictly to data classification, confidentiality, and secrecy requirements, particularly for unreleased or sensitive product and design work.

Must-Have Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in technical program management or implementation consulting.
• Proven experience deploying enterprise-wide design-tool solutions, particularly within creative organizations.
• Expert-level knowledge of the leading design platform's features and administration model.
• In-depth understanding of the design platform's product roadmap and enterprise capabilities.
• Exceptional program delivery skills, including meticulous planning, proactive dependency management, and effective stakeholder communication and alignment across highly matrixed and distributed teams.
• Demonstrated track record of building processes from inception in environments where business and workflow requirements may be loosely defined.
• Extensive experience driving the adoption of new practices, processes, or tools across multiple teams or organizations.
• Comfort operating within a highly confidential environment, exhibiting sound judgment regarding access control, secrecy, and information-handling policies.
• Skilled at navigating complex organizational dynamics and effectively overcoming resistance to change.
• Ability to distill complex information into clear, concise, and easy-to-understand presentations and formats.
• Proficient in various collaboration software.

Nice-to-Have Qualifications

• Background in UX/UI or frontend development.

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