Manager, User Experience Strategy

Vanguard Group, Inc.

$110K — $130K *
Consumer Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of overall experience, including 2+ years in User Experience or User Interface roles.
  • Management experience with a vested interest in developing others.
  • BA/BS degree in a related field or equivalent training and experience; advanced degree preferred.
  • Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
  • Experience with mobile design and digital ecosystems.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and develop a multidisciplinary team in user experience strategy.
  • Shape user experience strategy for a portfolio of critical digital projects.
  • Partner with cross-functional leaders to influence strategic decisions.
  • Drive alignment among teams toward shared client-focused outcomes.
  • Advocate for user-centered design best practices and accessibility.
  • Contribute to the broad UX community through best practices and initiatives.
  • Participate in special projects as assigned.

Benefits

  • Inclusive, high-performing culture emphasizing talent development.
  • Opportunities for professional growth within a multidisciplinary team.
  • Collaboration with diverse teams across Product, Technology, and Business functions.
  • Focus on user-centered design and accessibility in projects.
Full Job Description
Core Responsibilities:
• Lead and develop a multidisciplinary team of UX strategists, product designers, and content strategists. Foster an inclusive, high-performing culture through coaching, talent development, workforce planning, and thoughtful staffing.
• Shape user experience strategy across a portfolio of critical digital experiences. Guide teams in balancing client needs, business goals, and technical considerations to deliver meaningful outcomes.
• Partner with Product, Technology, Analytics, and Business leaders to influence decision making and drive alignment on high-priority initiatives. Represent UX perspectives in strategic planning and prioritization discussions.
• Drive alignment across multiple teams and stakeholders working toward shared outcomes, helping teams navigate complexity and ambiguity while maintaining a strong focus on client outcomes.
• Advocate for user-centered thinking and promote best practices in experience strategy, design, content, accessibility, and collaboration.
• Contribute to the evolution of UX practices, operating models, and organizational effectiveness across the broader UX community. Share best practices and contribute to initiatives that strengthen UX maturity and effectiveness.
• Participate in special projects and perform other duties as assigned.

Qualification:
• Minimum of 5+ years of experience, two years of User Experience or User Interface experience.

. Experience and vested interest in managing others
• Minimum BA/BS degree in a related field or the equivalent combination of training and experience in a creative or technical field. Advanced degree or equivalent industry experience preferred

Skills that will make an impact:
• Strong servant leadership ethos and experience balancing multiple priorities

. Strong communication, relationship-building, and stakeholder-management skills

. Experience with mobile experience design and digital product ecosystems
• Strong business acumen; an understanding of business goals, strategies, and pressures while being aware of industry trends and competitive actions

Special Factors

Sponsorship
Vanguard is not offering visa sponsorship for this position.

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