What A Design Program Manager At A Fortune 10 Technology Company Wishes They Had Known Before Entering The Design Operations Industry
Marin, a Design Program Manager, wishes they had known about the field of design operations earlier in their career, noting that "this exists" and is becoming more common. This realization highlights the often-serendipitous nature of career paths, suggesting that exploring design operations and program management could be a valuable path for those with applicable skill sets.
Career Exploration, Project Management, Design Operations, Technology Industry, Career Development
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Marin Dennis
Design Program Manager
Fortune 10 Technology Company
Santa Clara university 2012
California college of the arts MBA in design strategy
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Video Highlights
1. Design program management is a relatively new and growing field.
2. Many people are unaware of this career path, even within the tech industry.
3. A background in design and project management is beneficial for this role.
Transcript
What have you learned about this role that you wish someone would have told you before entering this industry?
I think people don't realize that design operations exists, and it's becoming more common. When I started, it wasn't even a recognized term.
I was hired as a project manager, and the field of design operations was still developing. Now, with college students exploring various career paths, they might discover this role.
It's possible you possess a skill set that could translate into a career in design operations, even if you're not aware of it. I wish someone had told me this when I graduated.
When I took my first job out of college, I had no idea what I wanted to do and just took the first opportunity. My career path has been very serendipitous.
If you haven't heard of design operations or design program management, there's a lot of information available online. You can explore it to see if it interests you. This is my encouragement for anyone interested in design ops to learn more about it.
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