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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
- Education
- Healthcare & Medical Services
- Investment & Asset Management
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in design operations manager jobs.
- 5 or more years of experience in design operations, design program management, or a related role
- Proficiency with design tools such as Figma and experience managing design system workflows
- Demonstrated ability to build and scale operational processes across cross-functional teams
- Experience managing vendor relationships, software contracts, or design tooling budgets
- Strong program management skills with familiarity with project tracking and collaboration tools
- Bachelor's degree in design, business, communications, or a related field
Tips for Your Design Operations Manager Job Search
Tailor your resume to operational impact
Design operations managers get hired on outcomes, not activities. Rewrite each bullet to show what improved: cycle time reduced, tools consolidated, team onboarding accelerated. Hiring managers scan for evidence you made design teams faster and more consistent.
Show your design systems governance work
Many listings distinguish between design ops generalists and candidates who have owned a design system end to end. If you have that experience, give it its own section and name the tools, components shipped, and teams served.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists design operations manager openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Read job descriptions for the hidden scope
Design ops roles vary dramatically. One listing may own vendor contracts and tooling budgets while another focuses on rituals and documentation. Before applying, identify whether the role is mostly program management, tooling, or team enablement so your cover letter speaks to that scope.
Prepare a cross-functional influence story
Interviewers for design ops roles almost always probe how you work with engineering, product, and brand without direct authority. Have a specific example ready that shows you changed a process or resolved a conflict across two or more non-design functions.
Negotiate with tool and headcount data
When discussing scope in final-round conversations, come with concrete numbers: how many designers you supported, how many tools you rationalized, and what budget you managed. That framing anchors your level and strengthens your position on title and compensation.
Design Operations Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most design operations managers?
The most active employers for design operations managers right now are Amazon, Lockheed Martin, and Rush University Medical Center, and the most openings are in Texas, California, and New York, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Technology companies and large consumer brands account for a significant share of open roles.
How many design operations manager jobs are remote?
About 76% of design operations manager openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting how much of the work centers on documentation, tooling, and async coordination rather than in-person facilitation. Roles focused on design systems governance and program management tend to have the highest remote availability.
How do you become a design operations manager?
Most design operations managers move into the role from a background in design, project management, or design program coordination. Start by owning operational work within a design team, such as managing tools, running rituals, or documenting processes. Build experience with design systems, cross-functional workflows, and resource planning, then pursue roles with an explicit operations or program management scope.
Can you get a design operations manager job with little experience?
Entry points into design operations typically come through associate or coordinator roles, or by taking on operational responsibilities within a design team before the title changes. Candidates with strong project management skills, familiarity with design tools like Figma, and experience coordinating across functions can compete for junior design ops roles even without a dedicated design operations background.
What does the design operations manager interview process look like?
Most design operations manager interview processes include an initial recruiter screen, a hiring manager conversation focused on scope and experience, and a panel round with design leaders and cross-functional partners from product or engineering. Many employers add a take-home exercise or working session where you map out a process improvement or tooling strategy for a realistic scenario.
Where can I find and apply to design operations manager jobs?
You can find and apply to design operations manager jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Find roles that match your experience and apply directly to each listing.
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