UX Program Manager
About the job
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- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience
- 10 years of experience managing and scaling UX related programs
- 10 years of experience driving operational efforts across organizations
- Experience managing programs and projects with a focus on user experience and design in a technology-focused environment
- Experience with the product development lifecycle
- Experience working with AI technologies or projects
- Knowledge of industry wide technology trends and issues
- Ability to communicate complex concepts clearly across different audiences and varying levels of the organization
- Ability to undertake user-centered design principles and create products and experiences that meet users needs
Minimum qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience.
- 10 years of experience managing and scaling UX related programs.
- 10 years of experience driving operational efforts across organizations.
- Experience managing programs and projects with a focus on user experience and design in a technology-focused environment.
- Include a portfolio, website, or any other relevant link to your work in your resume (providing a viewable link or access instructions).
Preferred qualifications:
- Experience with the product development lifecycle.
- Experience working with AI technologies or projects.
- Knowledge of industry wide technology trends and issues.
- Ability to communicate complex concepts clearly across different audiences and varying levels of the organization.
- Ability to undertake user-centered design principles and create products and experiences that meet users needs.
About the job
At Google, we follow a simple but vital premise: "Focus on the user and all else will follow." UX Programs & Operations at Google drive projects within our UX organizations by increasing communication and connection points, streamlining the UX design process, and driving a culture of user centered development.
Google User Experience (UX) is made up of multi-disciplinary teams of UX Designers, Researchers, Writers, Content Strategists, Program Managers, and Engineers: we care deeply about the people who use our products. The UX team plays an integral part in gathering insights about the attitudes, emotions, and behaviors of people who use our products to inspire and inform design. We collaborate closely with each other and with engineering and product management to create industry-leading products that deliver value for the people who use them, and for Google’s businesses.
As a UX Program Manager (UX Programs & Operations), you will combine expert project management skills with a passion for user experience to help your team improve the design of products that are used by billions of users. You’ll plan projects, define milestones, assess risks, create actionable insights, and ensure projects meet deadlines. You’ll harmonize the work of UX Designers, Researchers, Content Strategists, UX Engineers, and other UX disciplines, while also working closely with our Engineering and Product Manager cross-functional partners, to drive UX team objectives and create innovative experiences for our business, products, and users.
As a UX Program Manager, you will guide the successful execution of envisioning studio's AI initiatives.
The US base salary range for this full-time position is $168,000-$252,000 + bonus + equity + benefits. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process.Please note that the compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the base salary only, and do not include bonus, equity, or benefits. Learn more about .
Responsibilities
- Facilitate communication and alignment between designers, researchers, engineers, product managers, and other stakeholders (including executive leadership) to ensure a unified development process.
- Create and maintain detailed project plans, timelines, and communication strategies for a portfolio of AI-focused initiatives, ensuring clear roles, responsibilities, and milestones.
- Lead regular meetings and communication with internal partners to track progress, manage dependencies, resolve issues, and proactively identify potential risks.
- Prepare briefings, presentations, and communications materials for executives, ensuring they are well-informed about project progress and key milestones.
- Identify opportunities to streamline team processes, workflows, and tools to enhance productivity and effectiveness.
About The Company
A problem isn't truly solved until it's solved for all. Googlers build products that help create opportunities for everyone, whether down the street or across the globe. Bring your insight, imagination and a healthy disregard for the impossible. Bring everything that makes you unique. Together, we can build for everyone.
