Design and Development Manager Jobs
Design and Development Manager jobs are open across manufacturing, technology, consumer goods, and engineering firms, with specializations in product development, industrial design, and R&D leadership, at levels from team lead to senior director. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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- INTEGRIS Health, Oklahoma's largest not-for-profit health systems, is seeking a dedicated caregiver to join us in our mission to partner with people to live heathier lives.
- Benefits of being an INTEGRIS Health caregiver include front-loaded PTO, Medical benefits through the extensive INTEGRIS Health Network, finanical assistance for continued education, 24/7 health support and more.
- Take the first step toward growing your career by joining us.
This position supports INTEGRIS Health with overseeing and managing capital healthcare construction projects from inception to completion while ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and fully compliant with regulatory requirements. This position requires exceptional leadership, strategic planning, and communication skills to coordinate with stakeholders, contractors, and internal teams effectively. Managing all phases of construction projects, including initiation, design, budgeting, construction, safety/compliance, and closeout. Beyond technical expertise, strong interpersonal skills, effective problem-solving abilities, and the capability to cultivate positive relationships with diverse stakeholders internally and externally.
The Project Mgr Design and Const responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Manage and oversee multiple healthcare construction projects concurrently, ranging in size and complexity.
- Develop project scopes and objectives and ensure alignment with organizational goals and client expectations.
- Lead project planning, scheduling, budgeting, and implementation phases.
- Coordinate with architects, engineers, consultants, and contractors to ensure design and construction align with healthcare industry standards and regulations.
- Monitor project progress, track milestones, and manage scope, schedule, and budget changes.
- Implement and enforce project safety and quality assurance standards.
- Review and approve project expenditures, budgets, and contracts.
- Prepare regular status reports and communicate project updates to stakeholders, executive management, and client representatives.
- Manage project risks and issues and proactively implement mitigation strategies.
- Ensure compliance with all relevant regulations, codes, and standards throughout the project lifecycle.
- Foster a collaborative and high-performance work environment within the project team.
- Review program requirements and scope with Client Representatives & Users.
Project Initiation:
- Implements Economic Inclusion goals for each project.
- Develop project milestone schedule.
- Prepares and manages Requests for Proposals (RFPs) for various project aspects.
- Receives, tabulates, and analyzes bids and proposals.
- Reviews and recommends awards with client representatives.
- Prepares contracts and purchase orders for project vendors.
- Establishes project deliverable requirements.
Project Design:
- Coordinates internal and external project reviews.
- Ensures adherence to PD&C policies, procedures, and project management standards.
- Promotes sustainable practices in project delivery.
- Reviews project design for compliance with standards and client requirements.
- Manages project design to meet budget and schedule.
- Monitors project deliverables and Economic Inclusion work plans.
- Provides risk assessment regarding budget and schedule.
Project Budget:
- Establishes, maintains, and monitors project budget.
- Provide cash flow projections as required.
- Reviews and approves project invoices, change events, and change orders.
- Manages budget forecasts and contingency.
- Reviews and approves project insurance certificates.
Project Construction:
- Coordinates project logistics and outage requirements.
- Ensures adherence to policies, procedures, and PD&C standards.
- Monitors project construction for compliance with standards and client requirements.
- Manages project construction to meet budget and schedule.
- Reviews project status and provides risk assessment.
- Manages procurements (furniture, equipment, etc.).
- Review RFIs and submittals for compliance.
Communication:
- Possesses strong written and oral communication skills.
- Communicates effectively with staff, service providers, vendors, and clients.
- Updates INTEGRIS Health stakeholders on project planning and progress.
- Establishes collaborative and consensus-based problem-solving.
Decision Making:
- Makes project decisions based on department standards.
- Consult with the direct leadership on potential issues.
- Provides day-to-day project management with limited supervision.
Special Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
- Knowledge of design and construction practices.
- Experience in various building types, systems, and delivery methods.
- Strategic planning and coordination skills.
- Proficiency in MS Office, MS Project, and pdf mark-up software; familiarity with AutoCAD and BIM.
- Reports to the Leader as assigned.
- This position may have additional or varied physical demand and/or respiratory fit test requirements. Please consult the Physical Demands Project SharePoint site or contact Risk Management/Employee Health for additional information.
- Work is performed indoors and outdoors.
- Occasional exposure to variations in temperature, noise, various building materials and systems, mechanical, electrical, fume/odor, chemical toxic waste, and wet hazards.
- All applicants will receive consideration regardless of membership in any protected status as defined by applicable state or federal law, including protected veteran or disability status.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
EXPERIENCE:
- Minimum of 6-8 years of experience in healthcare construction project management, with a proven track record of managing complex projects.
- Experience with various construction delivery methods (e.g., Design-Bid-Build, Design-Build, CM at Risk).
- Strong healthcare facility design, construction methodologies, and building systems knowledge.
EDUCATION:
- Bachelor’s degree in either Construction Management, Architecture, Engineering, or related field required.
SKILLS:
- Proficiency in project management software (e.g., MS Project, Procore) and Microsoft Office Suite.
- Excellent leadership, communication, and negotiation skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION:
- Master’s degree preferred.
LICENSE/CERTIFICATIONS:
- Certification in Project Management (PMP) preferred.
INTEGRIS Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All applicants will receive consideration regardless of membership in any protected status as defined by applicable state or federal law, including protected veteran or disability status.
Get to Know Your Team
- INTEGRIS Health, Oklahoma's largest not-for-profit health systems, is seeking a dedicated caregiver to join us in our mission to partner with people to live heathier lives.
- Benefits of being an INTEGRIS Health caregiver include front-loaded PTO, Medical benefits through the extensive INTEGRIS Health Network, finanical assistance for continued education, 24/7 health support and more.
- Take the first step toward growing your career by joining us.
This position supports INTEGRIS Health with overseeing and managing capital healthcare construction projects from inception to completion while ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and fully compliant with regulatory requirements. This position requires exceptional leadership, strategic planning, and communication skills to coordinate with stakeholders, contractors, and internal teams effectively. Managing all phases of construction projects, including initiation, design, budgeting, construction, safety/compliance, and closeout. Beyond technical expertise, strong interpersonal skills, effective problem-solving abilities, and the capability to cultivate positive relationships with diverse stakeholders internally and externally.
The Project Mgr Design and Const responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Manage and oversee multiple healthcare construction projects concurrently, ranging in size and complexity.
- Develop project scopes and objectives and ensure alignment with organizational goals and client expectations.
- Lead project planning, scheduling, budgeting, and implementation phases.
- Coordinate with architects, engineers, consultants, and contractors to ensure design and construction align with healthcare industry standards and regulations.
- Monitor project progress, track milestones, and manage scope, schedule, and budget changes.
- Implement and enforce project safety and quality assurance standards.
- Review and approve project expenditures, budgets, and contracts.
- Prepare regular status reports and communicate project updates to stakeholders, executive management, and client representatives.
- Manage project risks and issues and proactively implement mitigation strategies.
- Ensure compliance with all relevant regulations, codes, and standards throughout the project lifecycle.
- Foster a collaborative and high-performance work environment within the project team.
- Review program requirements and scope with Client Representatives & Users.
Project Initiation:
- Implements Economic Inclusion goals for each project.
- Develop project milestone schedule.
- Prepares and manages Requests for Proposals (RFPs) for various project aspects.
- Receives, tabulates, and analyzes bids and proposals.
- Reviews and recommends awards with client representatives.
- Prepares contracts and purchase orders for project vendors.
- Establishes project deliverable requirements.
Project Design:
- Coordinates internal and external project reviews.
- Ensures adherence to PD&C policies, procedures, and project management standards.
- Promotes sustainable practices in project delivery.
- Reviews project design for compliance with standards and client requirements.
- Manages project design to meet budget and schedule.
- Monitors project deliverables and Economic Inclusion work plans.
- Provides risk assessment regarding budget and schedule.
Project Budget:
- Establishes, maintains, and monitors project budget.
- Provide cash flow projections as required.
- Reviews and approves project invoices, change events, and change orders.
- Manages budget forecasts and contingency.
- Reviews and approves project insurance certificates.
Project Construction:
- Coordinates project logistics and outage requirements.
- Ensures adherence to policies, procedures, and PD&C standards.
- Monitors project construction for compliance with standards and client requirements.
- Manages project construction to meet budget and schedule.
- Reviews project status and provides risk assessment.
- Manages procurements (furniture, equipment, etc.).
- Review RFIs and submittals for compliance.
Communication:
- Possesses strong written and oral communication skills.
- Communicates effectively with staff, service providers, vendors, and clients.
- Updates INTEGRIS Health stakeholders on project planning and progress.
- Establishes collaborative and consensus-based problem-solving.
Decision Making:
- Makes project decisions based on department standards.
- Consult with the direct leadership on potential issues.
- Provides day-to-day project management with limited supervision.
Special Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
- Knowledge of design and construction practices.
- Experience in various building types, systems, and delivery methods.
- Strategic planning and coordination skills.
- Proficiency in MS Office, MS Project, and pdf mark-up software; familiarity with AutoCAD and BIM.
- Reports to the Leader as assigned.
- This position may have additional or varied physical demand and/or respiratory fit test requirements. Please consult the Physical Demands Project SharePoint site or contact Risk Management/Employee Health for additional information.
- Work is performed indoors and outdoors.
- Occasional exposure to variations in temperature, noise, various building materials and systems, mechanical, electrical, fume/odor, chemical toxic waste, and wet hazards.
- All applicants will receive consideration regardless of membership in any protected status as defined by applicable state or federal law, including protected veteran or disability status.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
EXPERIENCE:
- Minimum of 6-8 years of experience in healthcare construction project management, with a proven track record of managing complex projects.
- Experience with various construction delivery methods (e.g., Design-Bid-Build, Design-Build, CM at Risk).
- Strong healthcare facility design, construction methodologies, and building systems knowledge.
EDUCATION:
- Bachelor’s degree in either Construction Management, Architecture, Engineering, or related field required.
SKILLS:
- Proficiency in project management software (e.g., MS Project, Procore) and Microsoft Office Suite.
- Excellent leadership, communication, and negotiation skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION:
- Master’s degree preferred.
LICENSE/CERTIFICATIONS:
- Certification in Project Management (PMP) preferred.
INTEGRIS Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All applicants will receive consideration regardless of membership in any protected status as defined by applicable state or federal law, including protected veteran or disability status.
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Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Retail
- Technology & Software
- Healthcare & Medical Services
- E-Commerce & Online Marketplaces
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in design and development manager jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, industrial design, or a related technical field
- Five or more years managing cross-functional design or product development teams
- Demonstrated experience with stage-gate or agile product development processes
- Proficiency with CAD tools such as SolidWorks, AutoCAD, or comparable software
- Experience managing product development budgets and resource allocation
- Familiarity with design for manufacturability, quality systems, or regulatory compliance
Tips for Your Design and Development Manager Job Search
Tailor your resume to each discipline
Design and development manager roles split between product-focused and process-focused tracks. Emphasize prototyping cycles and go-to-market timelines for product roles, and stress cost reduction, compliance, or manufacturing scale-up for engineering-driven postings. Generic resumes lose ground fast here.
Show cross-functional leadership concretely
Hiring managers in this role want proof you've aligned engineering, design, and business stakeholders simultaneously. Name the exact teams you coordinated, the friction you resolved, and the outcome. Vague claims about collaboration don't hold up in a competitive shortlist.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists design and development manager openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target postings by development stage
Some companies need a manager to build a function from scratch, others need someone to optimize an existing team. Read each job description for language like 'establish processes' versus 'scale output' and angle your cover letter to the stage they're actually in.
Prepare a portfolio of shipped work
Even for manager-level roles, interviewers expect to see products, prototypes, or systems you personally drove to completion. Organize two or three case studies by business problem, your decision process, and the measurable result. Slides beat a verbal summary every time.
Negotiate scope before you negotiate pay
Design and development manager titles carry wildly different authority at different companies. Before accepting an offer, confirm direct reports, budget ownership, and whether you control roadmap priority. Scope mismatches cause early exits, and early exits hurt your next search.
Design and Development Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most design and development managers?
Amazon, Lockheed Martin, and Maverick Power are hiring the most design and development managers right now, with openings concentrated in Texas, Georgia, and Illinois, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Activity tends to cluster at companies launching new product lines or restructuring their engineering organizations.
How many design and development manager jobs are remote?
About 44% of design and development manager openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, though the share varies significantly by industry. Software and digital product roles offer the highest remote flexibility, while positions tied to physical manufacturing, lab work, or hardware development are more likely to require on-site presence at least part of the week.
How do you become a design and development manager?
Most design and development managers move up from individual contributor roles in engineering, industrial design, or product development after building deep technical credibility. The jump to management typically requires leading a project end-to-end, mentoring junior staff informally, and demonstrating you can align competing stakeholders on scope, timeline, and resources. Some professionals supplement their background with a PMP certification or an MBA to strengthen their case for senior roles.
Can I get hired as a design and development manager without prior management experience?
It's possible if you've led a significant project or served as a de facto team lead without the formal title. Hiring managers at smaller companies and startups are more open to first-time managers when the technical expertise is strong. Frame any experience coordinating contractors, directing freelancers, or owning a product launch as a signal that you can operate at the management level, and expect a longer interview process to compensate for the gap.
What does the design and development manager interview process look like?
Most processes run three to four rounds. An initial recruiter screen is followed by a hiring manager conversation focused on your leadership philosophy and product experience. A technical or case-based round then tests your ability to scope a project, resolve design tradeoffs, or prioritize a roadmap under constraints. Final rounds typically involve panel interviews with engineering leads, marketing, or operations stakeholders whose buy-in you'd need on the job.
Where can I find and apply to design and development manager jobs?
You can find and apply to design and development manager jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from companies across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that match your industry background and seniority level, then apply directly to each one that fits.
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