UX Lead

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Transport is at the core of modern society. Imagine using your expertise to shape sustainable transport 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. 

Who are you and how you can make an impact?

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.
As UX Lead, you will be extremely knowledgeable across the various UX disciplines and are expected to build and grow the skill sets of the more junior designers in the team.

Your Responsibilities Will Include

•    Orchestrate all UX activities to drive the development of our digital solutions ensuring valuable, desirable and intuitive experiences.
•    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. 
•    Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, including product managers, product owners, engineers, and other stakeholders.
•    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.

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.

Your Background

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.

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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.

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.