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UX Project Manager (User Experience Delivery & Design Operations) - Volunteer Leadership Role
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UX Project Manager (User Experience Delivery & Design Operations)
The Donovan’s Venom
Remote | Creative / Technology | Volunteer Management Role
We’re Building — And Experience Is Everything
The Donovan’s Venom is growing.
Platforms.
Products.
User journeys.
But without strong execution—
great design never reaches the user.
We are seeking a UX Project Manager to coordinate, manage, and deliver user experience initiatives across our platforms and products.
Because design isn’t just about ideas.
It’s about what actually gets delivered.
The Role
This role is responsible for driving the execution of UX initiatives across the organization.
You will manage timelines, coordinate designers and developers, and ensure user experience work is delivered efficiently and effectively.
You are not just tracking tasks.
You are ensuring the user experience is built, aligned, and delivered.
This role operates at the intersection of design, product, and engineering, ensuring seamless collaboration and execution.
What You’ll Own
UX Project Planning & Delivery
- Plan and manage UX projects from concept to delivery
- Define:
- Timelines
- Milestones
- Deliverables
- Ensure projects stay on track and meet deadlines
Design & Development Coordination
- Coordinate across:
- UX/UI Designers
- Product teams
- Developers
- Ensure alignment between design intent and technical execution
Workflow & Process Management
- Establish and manage UX workflows:
- Design reviews
- Feedback loops
- Iteration cycles
- Improve efficiency and clarity across teams
User Experience Alignment
- Ensure all UX work aligns with:
- Product goals
- User needs
- Organizational strategy
- Maintain consistency across experiences
Task & Resource Coordination
- Assign and track tasks across UX initiatives
- Balance workloads and priorities
- Support team members in meeting deliverables
Stakeholder Communication
- Communicate project status, risks, and updates
- Facilitate meetings:
- Kickoffs
- Reviews
- Retrospectives
- Ensure stakeholders remain aligned
Risk & Issue Management
- Identify risks and potential delays
- Remove blockers proactively
- Escalate issues when needed
UX Documentation & Knowledge Management
- Maintain:
- Project plans
- UX documentation
- Design decisions
- Ensure information is organized and accessible
Quality & Experience Delivery
- Ensure UX deliverables meet quality standards
- Support usability and consistency across products
- Ensure final outputs reflect intended user experience
Continuous Improvement
- Identify opportunities to improve UX delivery processes
- Recommend tools and workflow enhancements
- Support scalability of design operations
Who This Is For
This role is for someone who:
- Thrives in cross-functional environments
- Understands both UX/design and project management
- Is highly organized and detail-oriented
- Can manage multiple projects simultaneously
- Is focused on execution and delivery
Qualifications
Required
- 3–5 years of experience in:
- Project management
- UX coordination
- Product or design operations
- Experience working with:
- Designers and developers
- Strong understanding of:
- UX processes
- Project management workflows
Preferred
- Experience in digital product or platform environments
- Experience with Agile or similar methodologies
- Experience in nonprofit or mission-driven organizations
- Experience in remote teams
Commitment
- 10–15 hours per week
- Flexible schedule (with coordination across teams)
- Participation in UX and project meetings required
- Fully remote
What You’ll Gain
- Experience managing UX and product delivery
- Exposure to cross-functional design and development work
- Opportunity to impact real user experiences
- Development in leadership, coordination, and execution
Application Requirements (Read Carefully)
We are building — and delivering in real time.
To ensure alignment:
- You must be able to start within 14 days
- You must complete the full application
- You must be ready to coordinate and drive execution immediately
Important Disclaimer
This is a volunteer role.
We are onboarding individuals who are ready to contribute immediately.
Please only apply if you are prepared to begin within the next 14 days.
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Thank you for your interest in joining The Donovan’s Venom.
To be considered for this role, please ensure your application includes:
- A current resume
- Responses to all application questions (thoughtful and complete)
- A brief overview of your strategic experience and areas of impact
We encourage applicants to be intentional and specific in their responses, as this role requires a high level of strategic thinking and active contribution.
Important Considerations:
- This is a volunteer executive leadership role requiring consistent engagement
- Applicants must be able to begin within 14 days
- Incomplete or low-effort applications will not be considered
We are seeking individuals who are ready to contribute, build, and lead in real time.
