Cengage Group · 1 month ago
User Experience Manager
Kentucky, USA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$102K/yr - $132K/yr
7+ years expCengage Group is a global education technology company that impacts millions of learners worldwide. They are seeking a strategic UX Manager to lead a team of designers and enhance digital experiences, focusing on user-centered outcomes and business impact.
E-LearningEdTechHigher EducationTraining
Responsibilities
Manage, coach, and grow a dedicated team of UX designers, fostering clarity, psychological safety, and career development
Build and maintain design workflows, standards, and rituals that improve quality, speed, and consistency
Lead end-to-end design across key product areas—guiding direction, offering critique, and delivering cohesive, accessible experiences
Partner closely with Product, Engineering, and Research to inform strategy and deliver solutions that balance user needs, business goals, and technical constraints
Strengthen and govern design systems while embedding accessibility, inclusivity, and modern UX patterns
Communicate design decisions and business impact clearly to cross-functional teams and executives
Qualification
Required
3–5+ years managing UX designers with a track record of developing high-performing teams
7–10+ years of UX design experience with strong end-to-end product thinking and portfolio demonstrating interaction design, systems thinking, and leadership
Experienced in UX research methodologies—both quantitative and qualitative—to drive informed design decisions
Proficiency in Figma and modern design tools, with experience experimenting with AI-enhanced workflows
Strong business insight; able to link design decisions to measurable outcomes like revenue, retention, and product performance
Executive-ready communication: clear, compelling, and confident
A builder's perspective: you create structure, drive clarity, and move teams forward efficiently
Benefits
Discretionary incentive bonus program
Company
Cengage Group
Cengage Group is an EdTech company that provides secondary and higher education to learners at an affordable price.
5001-10000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$500M2023-06-02Private Equity· $500M
Leadership Team
Darren Person
EVP, Chief Digital Officer (CDO)
Recent News
2025-10-31
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