# Lori Mann > Director of Design Ops at ŌURA Location: San Francisco Bay Area, United States Profile: https://flows.cv/lorimann Dynamic team leader who excels in project management and effectively coordinates the efforts of Product/Design/Engineering/Marketing to achieve business objectives. Combines a proactive, practical approach with 15+ years of hands-on program/project management, leadership, strong communications, attention to details, empowering others, and organizational skills. Consistently commended for skillful team building, high integrity, and generating productivity among team members. Partners with leaders and often exceeds goals by utilizing motivation, initiative, flexibility and leadership. ## Work Experience ### Director of Design Operations @ ŌURA Jan 2024 – Present | San Francisco Bay Area ### Director of Design and Program Management Office @ General Motors Jan 2023 – Jan 2024 | San Francisco Bay Area Created Program Management Org. Unified and led Producers, Technical Program Managers, Program Managers, Design Ops and PMO Ops into a central function overseeing Software and Services. Products included: in-vehicle OS, Infotainment, Connected Apps, Partnerships, Mobile Apps, AI, SuperCruise, ADAS, Data, BrightDrop, Websites, Commercial and Fleet, OnStar, Tooling and Manufacturing Systems. ### Product Design Operations @ Apple Jan 2018 – Jan 2023 | San Francisco Bay Area Oversaw the Product Design and Programs of Maps, Apple Pay, iCloud, Find My, Business, Education, Enterprise and International Product Design. Dual role of people management and hands-on program/project management. ### Product Design Operations @ Uber Jan 2016 – Jan 2018 | San Francisco Bay Area First Design Program Manager at Uber. Built DPM Team. UX Producer / Design Program Manager for Rider Product Design Team. Producer of Uber.Design, from ideation to launch to ongoing content curation. UX Producer on Product Design. Program Manager of internal and external design communications. • Chief of Staff responsibilities for Global Design Teams (50+ppl): resource management, hiring/headcount management, product reviews, budget, on-boarding process, design sprints, career development, promote positive team culture & communication. • Effectively develop product launch timelines and manage ENG, Design, PM and PMMs teams deadlines (300+ ppl). • Created and manage Product Reviews for Design, ENG and PMs teams. • Actively coordinate communication among all departments within the organization to collect resource estimates and project requirements including project milestones and budgets for a substantial number of small to mid-size projects. • Collaborates effectively with cross-functional team members to achieve objectives maintaining productive relationships with clients, colleagues, management and vendors. • Champion internal project processes and coordinate day-to-day collaboration among account, copy, creative, editorial, developers, legal and vendors to fulfill deliverables. • Moderator and organizer of Uber Design Presents (formerly Uber Design Nights) ### Leadership & Design Team Builder @ Uber Jan 2015 – Jan 2016 | San Francisco Bay Area ### Creative Talent Development at Nest @ Google Jan 2015 – Jan 2015 | San Francisco Bay Area Talent acquisition for Product Design Engineer, Industrial Design, UI/UX and Design Producer Teams! ### Creative Talent Agent | Recruiter @ Vitamin T Jan 2013 – Jan 2014 | San Francisco Bay Area ### Program Manager | Business Development @ Saba Software Jan 2012 – Jan 2013 | San Francisco Bay Area ### Account Executive | Sales @ European Sleep Design Jan 2008 – Jan 2012 | Folsom, CA ### General Manager @ Z Gallerie Jan 2002 – Jan 2008 | Santana Row, San Jose, CA Led a 6.5 million dollar store and a 40+ team to end 8% above yearly sales goals with a 7.5% payroll. Recruited/ Hired and cultivated a team with the lowest turn over rate in the District. Assisted District Manager in recruiting, interviewing, hiring and training. Trained several team members/managers that have grown within Z Gallerie. Performed financial analyses, forecasting and business plan development. Managed P&L, HR and payroll functions. ### Graphic Designer | Owner @ Always Hand Made Jan 1998 – Jan 2003 | San Francisco Bay Area Design Shop ## Education ### Teacher Assistant Aide Montessori Learning Center ### University of Minnesota ### Associate Degree in Interior Design Western Wisconsin Technical College ### Aquinas Catholic High School ## Contact & Social - LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/lomann - Portfolio: https://www.uber.com/design - Portfolio: http://join.uber.com/ --- Source: https://flows.cv/lorimann JSON Resume: https://flows.cv/lorimann/resume.json Last updated: 2026-04-13