UX Strategy and Operations Systems Architect

Google; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 129,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Equity

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

A major technology company is looking for a UX Program Manager. In this role, you will leverage your project management skills to improve user experience across products. Responsibilities include designing operational systems, managing the lifecycle of internal tools, and ensuring seamless adoption of new systems. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree, 4 years of relevant experience, and expertise in Python or SQL. This position offers a competitive salary range of $129,000-$185,000 plus bonuses and equity.

Qualifications

• 4 years of experience in management consulting, corporate strategy, financial planning and analysis, or a related industry.
• 4 years of experience in analyzing data and providing recommendations.
• Experience with implementing new operational systems.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement operational systems that bridge business requirements with technical feasibility.
• Automate manual business processes utilizing scripts.
• Manage the end-to-end lifecycle of internal operational tools.

Skills

Management consulting

Data analysis

Scripting with Python or SQL

Experience with APIs

Service design

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience

Tools

Python

SQL

Job description

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience.
• 4 years of experience in management consulting, corporate strategy, financial planning and analysis, business intelligence, or a related industry.
• 4 years of experience in analyzing and translating data into insights, providing recommendations for improvements, and presenting results of analysis to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Experience with scripting and automation using languages such as Python or SQL.
• Experience with Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), data pipelines, and systems architecture.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with service design or information architecture.
• Experience in utilizing AI-based tools or agents to solve operational problems.
• Experience with behavioral change and adoption for new systems or workflows.
• Experience with implementing new operational systems or tools in an organizational setting, and with project execution and delivery.
• Knowledge of the Product Development Lifecycle (PDLC) and the needs of Design and Research teams.

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.

In this role, you will bridge user needs and technical implementation by focusing on Strategy and Operations managed Business Operations systems and support the Program and Operations organization in Core User Experience (UX).

The Core team builds the technical foundation behind Google’s flagship products. We are owners and advocates for the underlying design elements, developer platforms, product components, and infrastructure at Google. These are the essential building blocks for excellent, safe, and coherent experiences for our users and drive the pace of innovation for every developer. We look across Google’s products to build central solutions, break down technical barriers and strengthen existing systems. As the Core team, we have a mandate and a unique opportunity to impact important technical decisions across the company.

The U.S. base salary range for this full‑time position is $129,000‑$185,000 + bonus + equity + benefits. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. 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 U.S. role postings reflect the base salary only, and do not include bonus, equity, or benefits. Learn more about benefits at Google.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement operational systems that bridge business requirements with technical feasibility.
• Automate manual business processes utilizing scripts (e.g., Python, Apps Script), SQL, or Artificial Intelligence (AI)-based tools.
• Manage the end‑to‑end lifecycle of internal operational tools, from requirements gathering to deployment and maintenance.
• Lead change management efforts for new systems, ensuring adoption and behavioral change among stakeholders.
• Collaborate with Program and Operations and Strategy and Operations leadership to identify opportunities for automation and technical optimization.

Equal Opportunity

Google is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. See also Google's EEO Policy and EEO is the Law. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know by completing our Accommodations for Applicants form.