Vanguard · 2 months ago
Senior Manager, User Experience Strategy, Design Systems
Malvern, PA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
6+ years expVanguard is a company dedicated to the long-term financial wellbeing of its clients. They are seeking a Senior Manager to own and evolve the design system strategy and roadmap, ensuring seamless integration across platforms while advocating for design consistency and usability.
FinanceFinancial Services
No H1B
Responsibilities
Own and evolve the design system strategy and roadmap to support scalable, consistent experiences across web, iOS, and Android platforms
Guide the creation, maintenance, and governance of reusable UI components, patterns, and documentation for both direct component libraries and shared libraries
Ensure seamless integration of the design system into product and engineering workflows across platforms
Champion the adoption of the design system across the enterprise by building strong relationships with product, design, and engineering teams
Lead workshops, training sessions, and stakeholder engagements to drive awareness, alignment, and usage of the design system
Act as a visible advocate for design consistency, accessibility, and usability across all digital experiences
Ensure the design system supports responsive, accessible, and high-quality user experiences across web and native mobile applications
Collaborate with platform-specific teams to ensure parity and cohesion in component behavior and visual language across devices
Manage UX and design practitioners who work on the design system and coach contributors to the design system
Define and track KPIs to measure design system adoption, performance, and impact on product development efficiency and user experience quality
Leverage tools such as Adobe Analytics, Astrograph and others to monitor usage and identify opportunities for improvement
Gather qualitative and quantitative feedback to inform continuous enhancements
Partner with product managers, engineers, designers, and accessibility experts to ensure the design system meets evolving business and user needs
Facilitate cross-functional alignment and decision-making throughout the design system lifecycle—from ideation to implementation and iteration
Embed user-centered design principles and accessibility standards (e.g., WCAG 2.1 AA) into all aspects of the design system
Conduct design reviews and usability testing to validate component effectiveness and ensure inclusive experiences
Stay current with industry trends, tools, and technologies related to design systems, mobile and web UX, and accessibility
Proactively identify gaps and opportunities to expand the design system’s capabilities and relevance across the enterprise
Qualification
Required
6–10 years of experience in UX/UI design and/or digital product management, with at least 2 years in a leadership role
Proven experience building and scaling design systems across web and mobile platforms (iOS and Android)
Strong knowledge of accessibility standards (e.g., WCAG 2.1 AA), usability principles, and front-end technologies (HTML, CSS, JavaScript)
Experience with tools such as Figma, Storybook, and Adobe Analytics
Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills
Bachelor's degree required
Preferred
Graduate degree preferred
Company
Vanguard
Check is a client-owned investment company that offers low-cost mutual funds, ETFs, advice, and related services.
Founded in 1975Kelayres, Pennsylvania, USA
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknownKey Investors
ic@3401
2017-03-31Non Equity Assistance
Leadership Team
Salim Ramji
Chief Executive Officer
Andrew Maack
Principal, Head of US Equity Index Portfolio Management
Recent News
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