User Experience (UX) Manager

Resumen del empleo

We are looking for an experienced leader to manage the UX function in our Bangalore office. In this role, you will oversee and grow a team of designers and researchers, including managers. You’ll play a critical role in mentoring leaders, scaling the team, and fostering a culture of collaboration, creativity, and user-centered design excellence.

The Bangalore UX team focuses on designing complex software products used by engineers and scientists. You’ll work closely with cross-functional teams to translate intricate workflows and technical requirements into intuitive, impactful user experiences that solve challenging design problems and drive meaningful outcomes.

As a senior leader, you will define the UX vision for the Bangalore office, guide the team’s strategy and execution, and align with our global design practices to ensure consistent, high-quality experiences across all products.

Learn more about our UX department 

Responsabilidades

• Manage the UX function in the Bangalore office, overseeing a team of designers, researchers, and managers.
• Mentor and coach the UX team to work effectively and efficiently with their cross-functional teams.
• Collaborate with Software Engineers, Quality Engineers, Customer Facing Engineers and other cross-functional teams to ensure designs meet user needs, technical requirements, and business goals.
• Scale the team by hiring and retaining top talent, while fostering a culture of creativity and collaboration.
• Advocate for user-centered design principles, ensuring customer needs are prioritized in decision-making.
• Ensure design consistency and scalability through the effective use of design systems and global best practices.
• Represent the UX team’s contributions to stakeholders and leadership, advocating for its impact on product and business success.
• As a member of the UX management team, participate in the planning, implementation and execution of annual goals and priorities.

Cualificaciones mínimas

• A bachelor's degree and 15 years of professional work experience (or equivalent experience) is required. 5 years management experience is required.

Cualificaciones adicionales

• People management experience (software company preferred), including developing management skills in others and handling complex employee relations is required.
• Experience working on complex software products, especially for technical users like engineers or scientists.
• Strong ability to mentor and coach managers and senior team members, fostering leadership and professional growth.
• Excellent communication and storytelling skills, with the ability to influence diverse stakeholders, including senior leaders.
• Strong collaboration skills, aligning cross-functional teams (e.g. Software Development, Quality Engineering) around user and business goals.
• Familiarity with user-centered design principles, research methodologies, and interaction design is a plus.
• Experience with design systems and ensuring consistency across multiple product lines is a nice to have.