Senior Product Design Manager Jobs in Illinois
Senior Product Design Manager jobs in Illinois are concentrated in Chicago, Evanston, and Schaumburg, where companies like Motorola Solutions, Allstate, and McDonald's Corporation maintain large product and experience design organizations. Demand is strongest for managers who specialize in enterprise UX systems, design operations, and cross-functional product strategy, reflecting the depth of Illinois's technology and financial services sectors. Chicago's density of Fortune 500 headquarters and a growing mid-market tech scene keep this one of the most active markets in the Midwest for senior design leadership. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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Location: Chicago, Illinois
Hospital: Rush University Medical Center
Department: Capital Projects
Work Type: Full Time
Work Schedule: 8 Hr (8:00 AM - 5:00 PM)
Rush offers exceptional rewards and benefits learn more at our Rush benefits page (https://www.rush.edu/rush-careers/employee-benefits).
Pay Range: $59.51 - $88.67 per hour
Rush salaries are determined by many factors including, but not limited to, education, job-related experience and skills, as well as internal equity and industry specific market data. The pay range for each role reflects Rush’s anticipated wage or salary reasonably expected to be offered for the position. Offers may vary depending on the circumstances of each case. This role has a corresponding incentive plan based on multiple factors. incentive compensation and additional benefits can be found on our Rush benefits page (https://www.rush.edu/rush-careers/employee-benefits)
Summary:
The Manager - Planning, Design & Construction Operations provides project-based direction and serves as a working manager responsible for delivery of assigned capital projects and day-to-day leadership of assigned project management staff across Rush University System for Health. The role is responsible for the integration of both design and construction projects in conjunction with each capital project’s goals in accordance with the RUSH PDC Guiding Principles. The manager ensures that the department’s goals and KPIs, and project delivery standards are achieved and exercises discretion/judgment in dealing with varied departments, assigned staff, consultants, and contractor groups. The Manager will ensure that patient, visitor, and staff experiences are embedded in the facility design and assist in facilitating changes required for successful implementation. The Manager is responsible for supervising assigned project management staff and ensuring assigned projects are delivered safely, on schedule, within budget, and aligned with organizational priorities. Exemplifies the RUSH mission, vision and values and acts in accordance with RUSH policies and procedures.
Required Job Qualifications:
- Minimum 10 years’ experience in healthcare construction/renovation
- BS degree in architecture/engineering/construction management or equivalent required
- Technical expertise in several areas of healthcare construction/renovation
- Ability to prepare schedules for complex construction programs and projects
- Ability to develop construction cost estimates
- Experience in developing and managing construction contracts
- Experience in communication with regulatory agencies
Preferred Job Qualifications:
- Prior experience supervising staff or serving as a team lead for multidisciplinary project teams.
- Experience with the development of PDC or Project Management policies and procedures.
- Professional license as an architect or engineer preferred.
Physical Demands:
Disclaimer:
The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements.
- Manage space allocation process including development of alternatives for short / long range allocation.
- Responsible for oversight on design and construction of new projects, space renovations, infrastructure projects, and medical equipment installation with construction modifications including coordination of architects, engineers, contractors, consultants, and internal stakeholders.
- Responsible for quality and safety of facility construction and exercises fiscal control for such projects.
- Participates in control of operating expenses within the associated department account unit.
- Provides day-to-day supervision, onboarding, mentorship, coaching, and development of assigned project management staff. Develop and maintain department policies and procedures.
- Hold assigned employees accountable to department processes, project delivery standards, and demonstrated performance.
- Participates in performance management, annual evaluations, workload coordination, and staffing assignments for assigned project management staff.
- Manage design process for all capital construction, building renovation and life safety projects.
- Ensure proper completion of various reports and documents related to certificate of need, license reporting, physical plant changes, code requirements, etc.
- Participate in the space and capital committee process.
- Measure and report on goals and KPIs of the department.
- Manage and oversee all aspects of assigned construction projects and manage assigned construction project managers.
- Possesses a thorough understanding of architectural and construction means and methods and must work well in a team environment and possess excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Responsible for managing cost, schedule, quality, safety and project close-out for assigned projects.
- Escalates significant project, staffing, and operational issues to department leadership as appropriate.
- Constantly perform risk analysis, anticipate and develop solutions prior to a problem occurring.
- Coordinate project specific audits.
Rush is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.
Location: Chicago, Illinois
Hospital: Rush University Medical Center
Department: Capital Projects
Work Type: Full Time
Work Schedule: 8 Hr (8:00 AM - 5:00 PM)
Rush offers exceptional rewards and benefits learn more at our Rush benefits page (https://www.rush.edu/rush-careers/employee-benefits).
Pay Range: $59.51 - $88.67 per hour
Rush salaries are determined by many factors including, but not limited to, education, job-related experience and skills, as well as internal equity and industry specific market data. The pay range for each role reflects Rush’s anticipated wage or salary reasonably expected to be offered for the position. Offers may vary depending on the circumstances of each case. This role has a corresponding incentive plan based on multiple factors. incentive compensation and additional benefits can be found on our Rush benefits page (https://www.rush.edu/rush-careers/employee-benefits)
Summary:
The Manager - Planning, Design & Construction Operations provides project-based direction and serves as a working manager responsible for delivery of assigned capital projects and day-to-day leadership of assigned project management staff across Rush University System for Health. The role is responsible for the integration of both design and construction projects in conjunction with each capital project’s goals in accordance with the RUSH PDC Guiding Principles. The manager ensures that the department’s goals and KPIs, and project delivery standards are achieved and exercises discretion/judgment in dealing with varied departments, assigned staff, consultants, and contractor groups. The Manager will ensure that patient, visitor, and staff experiences are embedded in the facility design and assist in facilitating changes required for successful implementation. The Manager is responsible for supervising assigned project management staff and ensuring assigned projects are delivered safely, on schedule, within budget, and aligned with organizational priorities. Exemplifies the RUSH mission, vision and values and acts in accordance with RUSH policies and procedures.
Required Job Qualifications:
- Minimum 10 years’ experience in healthcare construction/renovation
- BS degree in architecture/engineering/construction management or equivalent required
- Technical expertise in several areas of healthcare construction/renovation
- Ability to prepare schedules for complex construction programs and projects
- Ability to develop construction cost estimates
- Experience in developing and managing construction contracts
- Experience in communication with regulatory agencies
Preferred Job Qualifications:
- Prior experience supervising staff or serving as a team lead for multidisciplinary project teams.
- Experience with the development of PDC or Project Management policies and procedures.
- Professional license as an architect or engineer preferred.
Physical Demands:
Disclaimer:
The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements.
- Manage space allocation process including development of alternatives for short / long range allocation.
- Responsible for oversight on design and construction of new projects, space renovations, infrastructure projects, and medical equipment installation with construction modifications including coordination of architects, engineers, contractors, consultants, and internal stakeholders.
- Responsible for quality and safety of facility construction and exercises fiscal control for such projects.
- Participates in control of operating expenses within the associated department account unit.
- Provides day-to-day supervision, onboarding, mentorship, coaching, and development of assigned project management staff. Develop and maintain department policies and procedures.
- Hold assigned employees accountable to department processes, project delivery standards, and demonstrated performance.
- Participates in performance management, annual evaluations, workload coordination, and staffing assignments for assigned project management staff.
- Manage design process for all capital construction, building renovation and life safety projects.
- Ensure proper completion of various reports and documents related to certificate of need, license reporting, physical plant changes, code requirements, etc.
- Participate in the space and capital committee process.
- Measure and report on goals and KPIs of the department.
- Manage and oversee all aspects of assigned construction projects and manage assigned construction project managers.
- Possesses a thorough understanding of architectural and construction means and methods and must work well in a team environment and possess excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Responsible for managing cost, schedule, quality, safety and project close-out for assigned projects.
- Escalates significant project, staffing, and operational issues to department leadership as appropriate.
- Constantly perform risk analysis, anticipate and develop solutions prior to a problem occurring.
- Coordinate project specific audits.
Rush is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.
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The qualifications that appear most often in senior product design manager jobs across Illinois.
- Portfolio demonstrating leadership of end-to-end product design at enterprise or consumer scale
- Seven or more years of product or UX design experience with at least two in a management role
- Proven ability to build, mentor, and evaluate design teams across multiple product lines
- Proficiency in Figma, collaborative design systems, and cross-functional product development workflows
- Experience partnering with engineering and product management through full agile delivery cycles
- Bachelor's degree in product design, interaction design, human-computer interaction, or a related field
Senior Product Design Manager Jobs in Illinois: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a senior product design manager in Illinois?
The path to a senior product design manager role in Illinois runs through hands-on individual contributor work, then a team lead or principal designer position, before moving into management. Illinois does not require a state-issued license for this role. Chicago employers expect a strong portfolio showing systems-level thinking, leadership examples, and measurable product outcomes. A degree in design, HCI, or a related field is standard, though a compelling body of work and management experience often carry equal weight at larger Illinois companies.
Which companies hire senior product design managers in Illinois?
Employers hiring senior product design managers in Illinois right now include Molex, Rush University Medical Center, and Amphenol, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Illinois's concentration of Fortune 500 headquarters, enterprise software companies, and fintech firms in and around Chicago makes the state a consistent source of senior design leadership openings year-round.
Which Illinois cities have the most senior product design manager jobs?
Lisle, Chicago, and Schaumburg account for the largest share of senior product design manager openings in Illinois. Chicago drives the vast majority of demand as the state's dominant business hub, home to major corporate headquarters and a dense tech sector, while suburban markets like Schaumburg and Deerfield generate openings from large companies that have maintained long-standing Illinois operations outside the city core.
How can I get hired as a senior product design manager in Illinois with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is moving from a senior individual contributor role into a lead or principal designer position before pursuing management titles. Illinois employers like Motorola Solutions, Allstate, and mid-market Chicago tech companies regularly hire from within, so lateral moves from adjacent roles such as UX lead, product designer, or design strategist are common stepping stones. Building a portfolio that shows project ownership, stakeholder communication, and team collaboration, combined with any formal mentorship or cross-functional leadership experience, gives candidates a meaningful edge when targeting their first management opportunity.
Where can I find and apply to senior product design manager jobs in Illinois?
You can find and apply to senior product design manager jobs in Illinois on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings tied to the state. Search the roles that match your experience level and specialization, then apply directly to the ones that fit. No profile creation is required to see the listings or start an application.
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