PTR Global is hiring: UX Project Manager in New York

This range is provided by PTR Global. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$60.00/hr - $75.00/hr

Senior Creative Recruitment Lead | PTR Global

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Senior UX Project Manager to drive collaboration and operational efficiency across our global design organization. This role is ideal for a strategic and detail-oriented project manager with a strong background in program management. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced, matrixed environment, ensuring smooth workflows and alignment between UX, development, business, and product teams.

Please note this is a hybrid role (3 days per week) in either New York City or Dallas, TX.

Key Responsibilities

• Facilitate seamless collaboration across UX teams, ensuring smooth workflows and removing roadblocks.
• Partner with design leads to optimize processes and enhance team effectiveness.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with development, business, and product stakeholders.
• Manage projects across multiple time zones, including the U.S., Canada, APAC, and Europe, ensuring effective asynchronous collaboration.
• Track and drive business impact by ensuring UX initiatives align with key business objectives.
• Maintain accountability across projects with exceptional attention to detail and follow-up.
• Lead roadmapping and scoping efforts to define clear project goals, timelines, and deliverables.
• Ensure effective communication across all levels of the organization, from junior designers to executive leadership.
• Proactively assess and mitigate risks to maintain the team’s strong reputation.
• Navigate complex enterprise environments, managing escalations and facilitating decision-making.
• Foster innovation within a structured corporate setting, balancing creative exploration with operational efficiency.
• Apply a deep understanding of UX design and research methodologies to support team needs.

Required Skills & Experience

• 10+ years of professional experience, including 5-8 years in project management within UX/design.
• Strong expertise in Jira, Confluence, Figma, and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Proven ability to lead UX/design projects in large enterprise environments.
• Experience managing multiple priorities in fast-paced, evolving business settings.
• Strong organizational and operational acumen, with a track record of driving successful outcomes.
• Ability to engage and lead UX designers effectively.
• Financial services/banking experience is a plus but not required.

Logistics

• Location: New York, NY or Dallas, TX (Hybrid – 3 days onsite)
• Duration: Approved through March 19, 2026 + Potential Extensions
• Team: Chief Information Office – Design & User Experience (Team size: 20)
• Interview Process: Two rounds (Panel interview followed by final round)
• Pay Rate: $70-75 per hour (NY) | $60-65 per hour (TX)

This role requires a seasoned UX Project Manager (not a UX Designer) with the ability to manage and oversee UX design projects while ensuring strategic alignment and operational efficiency.

If you're a results-driven project manager who excels in UX environments and large-scale enterprise settings, we encourage you to apply!

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Contract

Job function

Project Management

Industries

Banking

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