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# Senior Specialist DesignOps (DD&IT Experience and Adoption)

- **Company:** Novartis
- **Location:** Barcelona, Spain (Remote available)
- **Salary:** €41,900.0 - €77,700.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Access, Adobe InDesign, Agile Methodology, Artificial Intelligence, Design Studio, IT Management, Figma
- **Published:** October 16, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.recruit.net/job/specialist-designops-dd-experience-adoption-jobs/37912A8EDA0B2079

## About the Role

* Bachelor's degree in Design, Business, IT, Operations, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
 * 8+ years of experience in DesignOps, Design Program Management, or similar operational leadership roles.
 * Proven experience leading enterprise design tool migrations, preferably Figma.
 * Hands-on experience managing tool licensing, procurement processes, and vendor negotiations.
 * Strong experience driving design system adoption and operationalization at scale.
 * Experience managing external design agencies and vendor relationships.
 * Deep understanding of design processes, design team operations, and cross-functional collaboration.
 * Strong stakeholder management, program management, process improvement, change management, and communication skills, with knowledge of AI, privacy, security, and agile methodologies., Budget Management, Business Acumen, Communication, Incident Management, IT Governance, IT Service Management (ITSM), Operational Excellence (OpEx), Performance Management (PM), Problem Solving, Quality Assurance (QA), Stakeholder Management

## Description

The DesignOps Senior Specialist is responsible for optimizing and scaling design operations across DD&IT by managing design tools, Figma enterprise operations, licensing, vendor relationships, onboarding, and governance. The role enables designers to deliver consistent, high-quality digital experiences while driving design system adoption, operational excellence, and continuous improvement across the organization., * Define, implement, and continuously improve DesignOps processes, workflows, governance, and operating models.

 * Manage the enterprise design tool ecosystem, including access, onboarding, administration, and optimization.
 * Lead and coordinate enterprise-scale Figma adoption, ensuring governance, security, compliance, and adoption.
 * Own design tool licensing strategy, utilization, cost optimization, and vendor service management.
 * Drive adoption and effective use of the enterprise design system across design, product, and engineering teams.
 * Manage external design vendors and agencies, ensuring delivery quality, compliance, and performance.
 * Establish onboarding programs, templates, playbooks, and community initiatives to scale design capabilities.
 * Measure operational effectiveness, identify improvement opportunities, and leverage AI-enabled automation to enhance efficiency.