Lead Design Program Manager

About Logitech and Role Overview

Logitech offers an environment where individuals can make a positive global impact while having the flexibility to work in their unique way. The Lead Design Program Manager is integral to driving project execution within the Creative and Design (C&D) division, ensuring clarity, collaboration, and innovation in all projects.

Core Norms and Behaviors

• Building trust through transparent and open communication
• Being accountable for delivering reliable and consistent outcomes
• Viewing change as a chance to innovate
• Commitment to continuous learning and improvement
• Encouraging collaboration that promotes shared success

Role Definition

This role demands expertise in the Logitech Playbook and a deep understanding of navigating C&D processes and deliverables, including their intersection with other Logitech teams. The Lead Design Program Manager oversees daily management of project timelines and deliverables, facilitates stakeholder coordination, and manages project management AI teams to streamline tasks focusing on strategic priorities. This manager is not a creative or design practitioner and does not make technical decisions but rather facilitates and optimizes workflows proactively.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage project scopes, timelines, budgets, and resource allocation to ensure seamless transitions at each phase.
• Provide real-time status updates through dashboards and weekly reports highlighting progress, risks, and deliverables.
• Consolidate meeting outcomes, feedback, and follow-up actions within 24 hours.
• Facilitate resolution of feedback, decision-making, and resource alignment among global stakeholders.
• Establish shared communication platforms and organize regular meetings to maintain engagement.
• Lead feedback-oriented discussions including retrospectives and SWOT analyses, standardizing communication formats for global coherence.
• Partner with C&D Operations to address contractor/vendor needs and support functional leads with project challenges.
• Use tools like RACI charts and Asana to clarify roles and enhance cross-team collaboration internationally.
• Align workflows and deliverables across Creative, Design, Product Marketing, and Engineering to synchronize product lifecycle schedules and communications.
• Drive early requirement-setting to shape timelines and objectives strategically.
• Bridge interdisciplinary gaps relating to Industrial Design, Color, Materials & Finishes, and New Unique Designs.
• Transform project challenges and trade-offs into clear options to guide high-level decision-making.
• Manage and resolve conflicts arising from resource allocation, deadlines, and priorities to build consensus and meet business goals.
• Maintain efficient communication and decision-making channels among global teams for timely project progression.
• Continuously map and refine processes to align with Logitech's strategic goals and organizational needs.

Qualifications and Skills

• Remain composed when managing multiple projects and diverse stakeholder demands.
• Highly collaborative, capable of fostering teamwork across varied styles and teams globally.
• Skilled at synthesizing conflicting feedback into actionable decisions.
• Detail-oriented with a strong grasp of data accuracy to support reliable project dashboards and outcomes.
• Ability to view the big picture while structuring clear and efficient schedules and milestones.
• Exceptional organizational skills balancing detailed task management with broader strategic focus.
• Clear, succinct communicator sensitive to cultural differences in international collaborations.
• Emotionally intelligent with strengths in motivation, conflict resolution, and nurturing positive team dynamics.
• Proficient in managing AI tools and teams of AI assistants to support workflow efficiency.

Additional Information

Logitech embraces flexibility with a hybrid work model allowing employees to work remotely or on-site as suited. The company values diversity and inclusiveness and encourages candidates who feel qualified to apply even if they do not meet every listed requirement. Logitech provides comprehensive benefits supporting physical, financial, emotional, intellectual, and social wellbeing, varying by location. Equal employment opportunity is emphasized regardless of race, gender, age, religion, or disability status. Accommodations are available for applicants requiring assistance with the application process.