Staff UX Program Manager, Corporate Engineering

Google

San Francisco, CA

Full Time

Senior

178k-265k

11 days ago

Job Description

About the Role

At Google, the UX Programs & Operations team drives projects within our UX organizations by increasing communication and connection points, streamlining the UX design process, and fostering a culture of user-centered development. The team collaborates closely with multidisciplinary groups including UX Designers, Researchers, Writers, Content Strategists, Program Managers, and Engineers to create industry-leading products that deliver value for users and Google's businesses. As a UX Program Manager, you will combine project management expertise with a passion for user experience to improve product design used by billions of users, working across cross-functional teams to drive UX objectives and create innovative experiences.

Key Responsibilities

Utilize deep understanding of UX craft, methodologies, or analytics to build scalable programs that enable UX teams to perform at their best.
Lead and collaborate with UX team leadership in key project decision-making and ensure successful delivery of multiple UX-related projects simultaneously.
Align priorities by acting as a bridge between UX, Engineering, Product Management, and other stakeholder teams; ensure interdependencies are understood and planned for.
Translate and communicate requirements effectively between UX and the rest of the organization.
Own quarterly and annual planning and prioritization with UX team leadership and cross-functional partners to guide decision-making around UX priorities and resource allocation.
Establish communication strategies and cadence to cross-functional team leads and executive management regarding program status, resource needs, risks, and priorities.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
8 years of experience managing and scaling UX related programs.
8 years of experience driving operational efforts across organizations.
Experience with UX disciplines and user-centered development tools and methodologies.
Experience analyzing data and leveraging insights to develop solutions.
Experience with the velocity/productivity of teams, products, and systems.
Ability to communicate complex concepts clearly across different audiences and organizational levels.
Ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously and identify problems across organizations.

Nice to Have

Experience leading AI-powered UX explorations and initiatives.
Experience in UX craft, empowering UX teams, and building impactful partnerships.
Experience accelerating UX and cross-functional product teams with systems, strategy, and operations.
Excellent investigative and people management skills with the ability to create strategic, data-driven recommendations and build credibility.

Qualifications

Formal educational background includes a Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.

Benefits & Perks

US base salary range of $178,000-$265,000 plus bonus, equity, and benefits.
Benefits details available at https://careers.google.com/benefits/.

Working at Google

Google follows a simple but vital premise: 'Focus on the user and all else will follow.' The company values collaboration, innovation, and a user-centered approach, fostering a culture that emphasizes communication, strategic thinking, and building impactful partnerships across teams.

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