Job Description Summary

Responsible for leading and influencing teams to transform the user experiences across our Grid Software portfolio of products, which span Distribution, Transmission and Planning solutions.

Job Description

Essential Responsibilities:

Lead and mentor a global team of UX professionals, building a culture of engagement creativity, collaboration and continuous learning

Provide discovery and design expertise that accelerates product UX teams.

Work closely with cross-functional stakeholders (engineering, product management, and customer success) to align on strategic objectives, product roadmaps and design priorities.

Apply metrics for design success in alignment with Grid SW standard work. Monitor, measure and adjust designs accordingly in conjunction with Product Managers and Engineering.

Leverage and curate the GridOS design system to guide design deliverables to meet business objectives, ensure portfolio consistency and streamline product development to enhance user productivity and customer satisfaction.

Drive end-to-end product experience concepts to not only support user workflows, but build a foundation for the development of added-value services

Oversee the creation of comprehensive design documentation and communication materials, ensuring clarity and alignment among project stakeholders.

Facilitate the sharing of best practices, processes, and toolkits with other design teams and champion UX best practice with cross-functional teams.

Lead with a lean mindset and employ agile methods in alignment with, and continually improving, Grid SW standard work.

Help build a shared understanding and POV on AI, how it should be applied in both product workflows as well as in our own design processes.

Foster strong relationships with key customers and stakeholders, soliciting feedback and insights to inform product improvements and innovations and drive customer-centric decisions.

Advocate for a people-centered approach to problem-solving within the organization.

Stay abreast of industry trends and emerging technologies in user experience, incorporating relevant insights into our design strategies and initiatives

Qualifications/Requirements:

Bachelor’s/Master’s Degree in a relevant design discipline or equivalent work experience

Minimum 8 years of professional experience in UX/UI design with at least 2 years in a leadership and management role

Proven track record of successfully managing complex design projects in a matrixed organization, driving impactful outcomes at an enterprise level

Deep understanding of people-centered design principles and methodologies, with proven experience applying them in industrial domains

Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively engage and influence stakeholders at all levels of the organization

Proficiency in design tools such as Figma and Adobe Creative Suite as well as collaboration platforms like Miro

Legal authorization to work in the U.S.

Desired Characteristics:

Passion for industrial UX and proven expertise in industrial standards for safety-critical user interface design

Strong leadership presence and the ability to inspire and motivate cross-functional teams

Strategic thinker with a keen eye for detail and a bias for action

Ability to lead conflict resolution and change management initiatives

Customer-focused mindset with empathy, creativity, and humor

Willingness to travel as needed to connect with team members, stakeholders, and customers globally

Additional Information

GE Vernova offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE Vernova is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

GE Vernova will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable).

Relocation Assistance Provided: No

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