UX Manager, Digital Economy Products (DEP)

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Government Technology Agency

Singapore

SGD 60,000 - 100,000

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2 days ago

Job description

What the role is:

GovTech is the lead agency driving Singapore’s Smart Nation initiatives and public sector digital transformation. As the Centre of Excellence for Infocomm Technology and Smart Systems (ICT & SS), GovTech develops the Singapore Government’s capabilities in Data Science & Artificial Intelligence, Application Development, Smart City Technology, Digital Infrastructure, and Cybersecurity.

At GovTech, we offer you a purposeful career to make lives better where we empower our people to master their craft through robust learning and development opportunities all year round.

Play a part in Singapore’s vision to build a Smart Nation and embark on your meaningful journey to build tech for public good. Join us to advance our mission and shape your future with us today!

What you will be working on:

As a UX Manager, you will play a crucial role in shaping user experience strategy, driving best practices, and ensuring the delivery of high-quality user-centered designs. You will lead a team of talented UX designers and researchers across multiple products within a programme, fostering a collaborative and creative environment. Your leadership will be instrumental in aligning UX efforts with government objectives and enhancing the overall user experience of our products.

Key Responsibilities

Product Strategy

Develop and Implement UX Strategy: Define and communicate the UX vision and strategy, ensuring alignment with policy goals and user needs.
Stakeholder Management: Collaborate with product managers, engineers, and other stakeholders to ensure a unified approach to product development.
Roadmap Planning: Contribute to product roadmap planning, prioritizing UX initiatives that drive user satisfaction and business success.
User Research and Insights: Oversee user research activities to gather insights, ensuring a deep understanding of our users and informing programme strategy and design decisions.

Process Management

Establish Best Practices for UX Processes: Develop and refine UX processes to ensure efficiency and consistency in design deliverables.
Data-Driven Decision Making: Utilize analytics and user feedback to make informed decisions and continuously improve the user experience.
Metrics and Measurements: Establish and track UX metrics to measure the effectiveness and impact of design solutions.
Foster Innovation: Promote a culture of innovation, encouraging the team to explore new ideas and methodologies.

People Management

Team Leadership: Lead, mentor, and inspire a team of UX designers and researchers, fostering their growth and development.
Performance Management: Conduct regular performance reviews, provide constructive feedback, and address performance gaps.
Career Development: Support team members in their career aspirations, providing guidance on skill development and career progression.
Collaboration and Communication: Facilitate effective communication within the team and across departments, ensuring a cohesive and collaborative work environment.

What we are looking for:

Experience: Minimum of 8 years of experience in UX design, with at least 2 years in a managerial or leadership role.
Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Product Design, Human-Computer Interaction, or a related field.
Skills: Strong understanding of UX design, principles, user research methodologies, and data-driven design.
Leadership: Proven ability to lead and inspire a team, with excellent communication, stakeholder management, and interpersonal skills.
Strategic Thinking: Ability to think strategically and align UX efforts with agency objectives.
Communication and Collaboration: Strong communication and collaboration skills with the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams.