User Experience Manager (Remote)

We believe in the power and joy of learningAt Cengage Group, our employees have a direct impact on helping students around the world discover the power and joy of learning. We are bonded by our shared purpose – driving innovation that helps millions of learners improve their lives and achieve their dreams through education.Our culture values inclusion, engagement, and discoveryOur business is driven by our strong culture, and we know that crafting an inclusive work environment is absolutely essential to the success of our company and our learners, as well as our individual well-being. We recognize the value of diverse perspectives in everything we do, and strive to ensure employees of all levels and backgrounds feel empowered to voice their ideas and bring their authentic selves to work. We achieve these priorities through programs, benefits, and initiatives that are integrated into the fabric of how we work every day. To learn more, please see https://www.cengagegroup.com/about/inclusion-and-belonging/ .What makes this opportunity outstandingAs a UX Manager, AI-Designer-Builder at Cengage, you will have the rare chance to lead a team driving the future of education technology. Your influence will span from developing initial concepts to implementing groundbreaking products that impact learners worldwide. You'll work with a team that values innovation, collaboration, and the power of AI, providing you the platform to excel and create flawless, world-class experiences.What You'll DoLead and Develop a High-Performing Build TeamManage and mentor a team of 5+ UX designers, supporting their growth, performance, and career development.Mentor designers on product thinking, design craft, storytelling, and cross-functional collaboration.Provide regular feedback, mentorship, and development plans that help designers grow their skills and impact.Compose a strong UX culture built on collaboration, learning, and continuous improvement.Drive Product Build and InnovationLead 0?1 product build efforts, helping define new products, platforms, and capabilities from concept to launch.Partner closely with Product and Engineering to build product strategy and prioritize the highest-impact opportunities.Translate ambiguous problems, user needs, and business goals into clear product direction and elegant build solutions.Guide teams through discovery, experimentation, and iterative product development.Build and Deliver Outstanding Product ExperiencesContribute hands-on to product development, including workflows, interactions, prototypes, and product frameworks.Drive clarity and momentum in fast-paced environments with evolving requirements.Influence product direction through strong user insight, product thinking, and build leadership.Ensure experiences are accessible, intuitive, and scalable across platforms.Advance Modern Build PracticesEncourage the use of AI-enabled workflows to accelerate research, concept exploration, prototyping, and iteration.Contribute to evolving build systems and scalable frameworks that support speed and consistency across products.Promote guidelines in building quality, accessibility, and usability.Partner Across the OrganizationCollaborate with Product, Engineering, Research, and Content teams to deliver meaningful product outcomes.Communicate build vision, priorities, and tradeoffs clearly with leadership and cross-functional partners.Help teams align around shared goals and measurable outcomes.What You BringRequired8+ years of UX experience5+ years managing and developing teams that build creative solutions of 5 or more designersProven experience building 0?1 products or major new product capabilitiesStrong product approach — you think like a product owner, not just a designerDemonstrated ability to lead teams through ambiguity and build clarityExperience mentoring designers and developing talentExpertise in interaction build, systems thinking, and end-to-end product buildExperience using AI tools to accelerate UX workflows, such as:Strong portfolio showing shipped products and your role in crafting themSolid experience in using up-to-date tools for interface development (Figma preferred)Ability to influence senior collaborators and build product directionStrongly PreferredExperience building products in startup environments or innovation teamsExperience scaling teams or contributing to build cultureExperience crafting AI-enabled or data-intensive productsExperience crafting complex platforms or ecosystem-level productsWho You AreYou are someone who:Leads with clarity, empathy, and high standardsEnjoys developing people as much as building productsThinks like a builder, not an order-takerMoves fast, experiments, and iteratesApplies AI and modern tools to perform tasks more efficiently and rapidlyThrives in ambiguity and helps teams find directionImproves the standard for those around youCengage Group is committed to working with broad talent pools to attract and hire strong and most qualified individuals. Our job applicants are considered regardless of race, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, disability, age, veteran status, and any other classification protected by applicable federal, state, provincial or local laws.Cengage is also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities including during our job application process. If you are an applicant with a disability and require reasonable accommodation in our job application process, please contact us at accommodations.ta@cengage.com or at +1 (617) 289-7917.About Cengage GroupCengage Group, a global education technology company serving millions of learners, provides affordable, quality digital products and services that equip students with the skills and competencies needed to be job ready. For more than 100 years, we have enabled the power and joy of learning with trusted, engaging content, and now, integrated digital platforms. We serve the higher education, workforce skills, secondary education, English language teaching and research markets worldwide. Through our scalable technology, including MindTap and Cengage Unlimited, we support all learners who seek to improve their lives and achieve their dreams through education.CompensationAt Cengage Group, we take great pride in our commitment to providing a comprehensive and rewarding Total Rewards package designed to support and empower our employees. Click here https://www.cengagegroup.com/news/perspectives/2024/cengage-group-total-rewards-philosophy/ to learn more about our Total Rewards Philosophy.The full base pay range has been provided for this position. Individual base pay will vary based on work schedule, qualifications, experience, internal equity, and geographic location. Sales roles often incorporate a significant incentive compensation program beyond this base pay range.In this position, you will be eligible to participate in the company's discretionary incentive bonus program. This position's bonus target amount, which is not guaranteed and is dependent on individual performance and overall company results among other factors, is provided below.15% Annual: Individual Target$101,900.00 - $132,450.00 USDCengage, a global edtech company, supports learners, educators and institutions across more than 100 countries. With products serving nearly 16 million digital users across the Higher Education, School, Work and English Language Learning markets, we've built a learning ecosystem that connects education to employment. We combine trusted content, AI-powered insights and scalable digital platforms to power learning for every future and drive meaningful outcomes at every stage of the learning journey.Warning: Be aware, there has been an increase of targeted recruitment scams perpetrated by bad actors falsely providing job offers on behalf Cengage Group to candidates as a means of obtaining personal information. Note that Cengage will always interview candidates via live in-person meetings, phone calls and video calls before an offer would be extended. Also, be sure to check that communication is coming from an @cengage.com email address.J-18808-Ljbffr