Job Summary and Scope:.

The Mexico Design Project Manager oversees multiple design projects, ensuring seamless execution from initiation to completion. Responsibilities include managing workflows, coordinating resources, and maintaining clear communication with stakeholders to drive project success. This role is ideal for a highly organized and proactive professional who thrives in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. Success in this role requires strong problem-solving skills, adaptability, and the ability to manage competing priorities while delivering high-quality results.

Job Responsibilities:

Lead project management for Mexico’s Design and Studio Centers, ensuring timely and accurate project execution.Serve as primary liaison between Sales and Design teams on all design project requestsCollaborate with International Design Team to execute design needs for global accountsBuild and maintain relationships with vendor design contacts e.g. engineers and designers to support overall customer relationshipEnsure all documents, presentations, specifications, drawings, test reports and work plans meet process requirementsManage difficult conversations and differentiate need for management participationManage resource allocation for all design projectsEfficiently manage multiple complex projects, leveraging internal resources for supportGather data in efficient manner. Understands the risk/reward model for decisionsAbility to deploy cross functional support services with ease. Clear understanding of all internal resources (skills and contacts)Ability to recognize and pull in non-design resources as required

Qualifications / Knowledge & Experience: 

Associate or Bachelor degree preferredDuration in prior role: 3-5 yearsProject management certification. Relevant industry training.Advanced team leadership skill setAdvanced users of MS Office suiteStrong working knowledge of Workfront, Salesforce & Box software programs.  Ability to generate custom reporting and identify/implement process improvements through advanced software applicationsAbility to facilitate complex customer programs to internal support teamsAdvanced understanding and application of project management software and file management software.Ability to train and lead others in software operation and overall tool use.  Desire to expand knowledge of associated fields (design, printing, testing, color, etc.)Ability to effectively resolve complex problems, including corrective actions to prevent reoccurrence. Strong negotiation skillsCustomer service, quality or production experience preferredFluent in English and Spanish

Working Conditions/Physical Requirement:

Ability to lift packages up to 35 lbsAbility to work in office, warehouse, design and laboratory environment

Budget/P&L responsibilities:

None

Decision Rights:

Ability to influence others to achieve success through meeting commitments.  Holding others accountable for delivering to commitments. Ownership & Accountability to  all stake holdersAbility to negotiate delivery timing based on resource availability and project scope. Ability to justify, and defend, rejects, reassignments and delays.

Positions Supervised:

None

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