At Google, we "Focus on the user and all else will follow." UX Programs & Operations drives projects by increasing communication, streamlining the UX design process, and fostering a culture of user-centered development. You will join our multi-disciplinary UX team, collaborating with Engineering and Product Management, to create industry-leading products based on user insights.
As a UX Program Manager, you will combine expert project management with a passion for user experience to improve the design of products used by billions. Your role is to plan projects, define milestones, assess risks, create actionable insights, and ensure deadlines are met. You will harmonize the work of various UX disciplines and cross-functional partners to drive team objectives and create innovative experiences.
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Individual pay is determined by factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.US: $132000 - $189000 (USD) + 15% bonus target + equity + benefits
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Responsibilities
- Be prepared to discuss your knowledge and use of AI tools during the hiring process, AI fluency is an expectation in this role.
- Develop plans to assess continuous improvement opportunities for UX programs and processes by collecting and analyzing data for insights.
- Define metrics that drive a culture of user-centered development, establish baselines, and track UX impact based on program needs.
- Scale, prioritize, and independently execute project plans end-to-end to optimize resourcing, time, and funding investments.
- Drive operational excellence and manage sprint planning through strong cross-functional collaboration with UX, Engineering, and program stakeholders.
Minimum qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience.
- 4 years of program management experience within design or UX organizations.
- Experience with User Research, or Research focused tools and user centered methodologies.
Preferred qualifications:
- Experience with the product development lifecycle.
- Experience analyzing data and delivering recommendations for improvement.
- Experience managing risks (e.g., operational, product, team health).
- Experience working with payments platforms, FinTech, advertising, or cloud providers.
- Experience managing operational, product, and team health risks in a highly matrixed environment.