Work Location: Burlington, Massachusetts Shift: Department: LS-SL-MXDU CX UI/UX Recruiter: Paul Therrien
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We know you've got big plans - so do we! Our global team is innovating with science and technology to enrich people's lives with our solutions in Healthcare, Life Science, and Electronics. Together, we dream big and are passionate about caring for our rich mix of people, customers, patients, and planet. That's why we are always looking for curious minds that see themselves imagining the unimaginable with us.
Your Role:
As a Senior Manager of User Experience at MilliporeSigma, you'll be at the front line of innovation and technology, driving our UX roadmap from conception to implementation. You'll possess a deep understanding of UX principles, design systems, and operational best practices. We are seeking an experienced people manager who is excited to push the limits of our ecommerce offering and develop a high-performing team. This includes taking a critical lens to ways of working, keeping a keen eye on budgeting and resourcing, and championing winning user experiences. This individual will also partner cross-functionally with leaders across our technology team to align on high-impact solutions as we collectively build a best-in-class customer experience.
This role will report to the Associate Director of Experience Design.
This role is hybrid in Burlington, MA or St. Louis, MO.
Key Accountabilities:
Manage a team of 10 designers, ranging from individual contributors and managers, by setting ambitious goals, driving operational efficiency, and providing supportive developmental feedback
Champion collaboration and effective communication with both technical and commercial stakeholders (product owners, customer research, engineering etc.) to vision, roadmap, and implement a best-in-class customer experience
Take a strategic lens to examining how multiple user touchpoints work together to collectively solve for needs across the full customer journey
Lead the team through design process from planning through delivery with vision and intent
Understand and champion the needs of key customer personas to drive impactful design solutions, increasing both customer satisfaction and business value
Focus on team deliverables for critical user flows that result in tailored experiences for distinct customer segments
Who You Are
Minimum Qualifications:
B.A./B.S. in Design Human-Computer Interaction, Product Management, User Experience, Business Management or related field
Experience leading in-house design teams, hands-on designing and executing customer experience strategies with a focus on software tools, complex enterprise applications, or e-commerce
Proven track record of successfully managing a team of user experience designers, resulting in team innovation, strong business results and professional development
Deep understanding of UX processes, design research, and 'jobs to be done' frameworks
Proficiency in design and rendering software such as Figma, content management systems such as Adobe Experience Manager, and personalization applications
Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to develop innovative solutions aligned with user needs and technical feasibility
Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to effectively convey and drive alignment around complex ideas and strategies with stakeholders at all levels
Proven track record of collaborating cross-functionally, educating, and influencing teams to achieve common goals
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience in collaborating with the design and development of websites focused on education, lead generation, and transactions
Exceptional strategic thinking abilities and the ability to develop and execute digital strategies that align with business objectives
Experience with agile principles and execution
Proven track record of leading design thinking projects and generating innovative experiences that inform product roadmaps
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