UX Design Lead NA

UX Design Lead NA Location: Greensboro, NC, US, 27409 Position Type: Professional Transport is at the core of modern society. Imagine using your expertise to shape sustainable transport and infrastructure solutions for the future? If you seek to make a difference on a global scale, working with next-gen technologies and the sharpest collaborative teams, then we could be a perfect match. What you will do The User Experience Design Chapter in Digital Delivery collaborates with other parts of the organization, to foster an environment where ideas, thoughts and opinions can be shared. We are team players with common ambitions, and we win together by uncovering user needs through collected data and inputs to improve the usability of products and services across the Volvo Group. Our UX Design Chapter team are tasked with securing consistent user experience, interaction and visual treatment across products and services, considering a cohesive holistic experience that is findable, credible, accessible, useful, useable, and desirable. As a UX Design Leader, extremely knowledgeable across the various UX disciplines and are expected to support and mentor emerging UX talents in the team to build and grow their skill set and competences. Your Responsibilities Will Include: Orchestrate all UX activities to drive the development of our digital solutions ensuring valuable, desirable and intuitive experiences. Support Product Managers in planning and prioritizing features and design sprints for the different product teams, working with capacity allocation of designers. Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, including product managers, product owners, engineers, and other stakeholders. Mentor and guide product owners, scrum masters, and development teams in embracing user-centered design methodologies, fostering effective collaboration to deliver business value aligned with user needs. Communicate design concepts and rationale clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences. Develop and articulate a comprehensive UX strategy that aligns with the company's overall vision and goals. Elevate the overall maturity level of UX practices, consistently monitoring usability performance across digital platforms. Provide training and guidance to team members, ensuring they possess the necessary skills and knowledge to deliver outstanding user experiences. Demonstrate expertise in designing user experiences for various devices across diverse digital environments Familiarity with agile delivery methodologies and experience in fast-paced, iterative development cycles. People leadership, building and growing the team's skills, professional development, performance and growth. Who are you? You bring valuable experience from large organizations and complex projects, understanding the dynamics of a digital product-centric operating model. Your outcome-oriented approach makes you a trusted collaborator across all organizational levels. Supporting fellow designers in their pursuit of excellence, you actively contribute to stakeholder product visions, strategy, and delivery to realize overall business value. Your overarching goal is to shape the future of digital platforms while guiding teams towards excellence in user-centered design. You are an accomplished designer with a strong passion for creating exceptional user experiences. Your expertise extends beyond any specific industry, showcasing a proficiency in designing intuitive interfaces that enhance overall user satisfaction. With a successful track record, you are adept at collaborating with diverse stakeholders and driving business impact through design. Qualifications: Bachelor's or Master's degree in a relevant field such as Human-Computer Interaction, Design, or a related discipline. 8+ years of experience in UX/UI design, with a proven track record of successfully leading design teams. Strong understanding of user-centered design principles and best practices. Excellent communication, collaboration, and presentation skills. Experience with agile development methodologies. What's in it for you? We offer a solid package of compensation and benefits, plus you will enjoy: Competitive medical, dental and vision insurance. Generous paid time off including paid caregiver and parental leave policies. Competitive matching retirement savings plans. Working environment where your safety, health and wellbeing come first. Focus on professional and personal development through Volvo Group University. Programs that make today's challenging reality of combining work and personal life easier. Ready for the next move? Ready to shape tomorrow's society together with us? Are you as passionate about making an impact by design as we are? Are you thriving in the orchestration and facilitation of business, people, and processes, in order to amplify the value of design at scale? Are you keen to share your in-depth experiences and foster an environment where ideas, thoughts and opinions can be shared? With us all of this happens. We value your data privacy and therefore do not accept applications via mail. Who we are and what we believe in Our focus on Inclusion, Diversity, and Equity allows each of us the opportunity to bring our full authentic self to work and thrive by providing a safe and supportive environment, free of harassment and discrimination. We are committed to removing the barriers to entry, which is why we ask that even if you feel you may not meet every qualification on the job description, please apply and let us decide. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. Applying to this job offers you the opportunity to join Volvo Group. Every day, across the globe, our trucks, buses, engines, construction equipment, financial services, and solutions make modern life possible. We are almost 100,000 people empowered to shape the future landscape of efficient, safe and sustainable transport solutions. Fulfilling our mission creates countless career opportunities for talents with sharp minds and passion across the group's leading brands and entities. Group Digital & IT is the hub for digital development within Volvo Group. Imagine yourself working with cutting-edge technologies in a global team, represented in more than 30 countries. We are dedicated to leading the way of tomorrow's transport solutions, guided by a strong customer mindset and high level of curiosity, both as individuals and as a team. Here, you will thrive in your career in an environment where your voice is heard and your ideas matter. Job Category: Product Design Organization: Group Digital & IT Travel Required: Occasional Travel Requisition ID: 16657 View All Jobs Do we share the same aspirations? Every day, Volvo Group products and services ensure that people have food on the table, children arrive safely at school and roads and buildings can be constructed. Looking ahead, we are committed to driving the transition to sustainable and safe transport, mobility and infrastructure solutions toward a net-zero society. Joining Volvo Group, you will work with some of the world's most iconic brands and be part of a global and leading industrial company that is harnessing automated driving, electromobility and connectivity. Our people are passionate about what they do, they aim for high performance and thrive on teamwork and learning. Everyday life at Volvo is defined by a climate of support, care and mutual respect. If you aspire to grow and make an impact, join us on our journey to create a better and more resilient society for the coming generations. Nearest Major Market: Greensboro