UX Design - Manager- Commercial Technology & Innovation

PwC; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 99,000 - 232,000; Full time

Job summary

PwC in Washington, DC is seeking a UX Design Manager within Commercial Technology & Innovation to lead design strategy for innovative software products and client solutions. You will coach a multidisciplinary team, deliver user-centered strategies, and ensure high-quality experiences across projects.

You will collaborate with advisory professionals, conduct user research and usability testing, and mentor team members to grow their capabilities while upholding PwC's standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 5+ years of experience required.
• Proven ability to lead UX design initiatives and teams.
• Strong stakeholder collaboration and communication.

Responsibilities

• Leading UX design initiatives to enhance product interaction and satisfaction.
• Guiding teams in strategic planning and execution of user-centered design projects.
• Conducting user research and usability testing to inform design decisions.
• Developing user personas and customer experience strategies.
• Overseeing UI prototype creation and design for usability.
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to integrate human-computer interaction principles.
• Mentoring team members to expand skills.
• Addressing conflicts with clients and stakeholders professionally.
• Upholding professional and technical standards.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Creative design

Human-centered design

Usability testing

User research

UI prototyping

Leadership

Mentoring

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

The Opportunity

As a UX Design Manager in Commercial Technology & Innovation, you will lead the charge in creating and enhancing user experiences for innovative software products and solutions. Within our Advisory practice, you will leverage your growing business knowledge to identify opportunities that contribute to the success of our firm. You will play a pivotal role in driving product innovation, combining technical experience with creative thinking to meet the evolving needs of clients.

As a Manager, you will motivate, develop, and inspire your team to deliver quality outcomes. You are responsible for coaching and leveraging team members' unique strengths to meet client expectations. You are expected to lead with integrity and authenticity, articulating our purpose and values in a meaningful way. You will embrace technology and innovation to enhance your delivery and encourage others to do the same. In this role, you will take ownership of projects, confirming their successful planning, budgeting, execution, and completion. You will address conflicts or issues, engaging in challenging conversations with clients and team members, while upholding professional and technical standards.

Responsibilities

• Leading user experience design initiatives to enhance product interaction and satisfaction
• Guiding teams in the strategic planning and execution of user-centered design projects
• Utilizing analytical thinking and creative design to develop innovative software solutions
• Conducting user research and usability testing to inform design decisions and improve user journeys
• Developing user personas and customer experience strategies to align with client needs
• Overseeing the creation of user interface prototypes and design for usability
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to integrate human-computer interaction principles into product development
• Mentoring team members to expand their skills and encourage professional growth
• Addressing and resolving conflicts or issues with clients and stakeholders effectively
• Upholding professional and technical standards in all design and development activities

What You Must Have

• At least a Bachelor's degree
• At least 5 years of experience

What Sets You Apart

• Excelling in analytical thinking and creative design
• Demonstrating proficiency in human-centered design and usability testing
• Utilizing experience in user interface prototyping and user research
• Developing customer experience strategies and user personas
• Leading teams in user experience design and metricsMentoring others in design development and survey research

The salary range for this position is: $99,000 - $232,000. Actual compensation within the range will be dependent upon the individual's skills, experience, qualifications and location, and applicable employment laws. All hired individuals are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus.

PwC offers a wide range of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, 401k, holiday pay, vacation, personal and family sick leave, and more.

To view our benefits at a glance, please visit the following link: https://pwc.to/benefits-at-a-glance

As PwC is anequal opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment at PwC without regard to race; color; religion; national origin; sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity); age; disability; genetic information (including family medical history); veteran, marital, or citizenship status; or, any other status protected by law.

PwC does not intend to hire experienced or entry level job seekers who will need, now or in the future, PwC sponsorship through the H-1B lottery, except as set forth within the following policy: https://pwc.to/H-1B-Lottery-Policy.

Learn more about how we work: https://pwc.to/how-we-work

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