IBM · 1 day ago
Design Manager
Austin, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
7+ years expIBM is a leader in Infrastructure & Technology, designing systems that power the world's most important industries. They are seeking a Design Manager to lead a team of designers in delivering high-quality, user-centered solutions while balancing talent management and strategic leadership. The role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to align design strategies with business objectives and enhance innovation.
Business DevelopmentBusiness Information SystemsCRMData ManagementFoundational AISoftware
Responsibilities
Apply systematic thinking to understand the big picture and critical details as it applies to internal and external audiences
Define design strategies aligned with business objectives
Track metrics, monitor progress, and drive continuous improvement
Set a high bar for design excellence by monitoring team progress toward milestones and metrics
Guide project roadmaps and design methods to align with business priorities
Collaborate with Design, Product Management, and Development leaders to advocate for design value and integrate frameworks across teams
Partner with product teams and leadership to review design outcomes to inform a cohesive user experience across our enterprise of products
Allocate design resources effectively across projects based on priorities and business needs
Foster connections across projects to ensure alignment and knowledge sharing
Drive talent growth through coaching, mentoring, and career development
Align designer goals with project objectives and skills development needs
Manage employee engagement, performance reviews, and training completion
Regularly review design work and provide feedback
Develop clear, consistent communications to shape a unified way of working
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Design, Human-Computer Interaction, or related field
Strong design portfolio showcasing user-centered solutions, design systems, and examples of leading design teams or projects
7+ years of experience in design roles, with at least 2 years in a leadership or management position
Proven track record of delivering high-quality design outcomes in complex, enterprise environments
Deep understanding of design disciplines, user-centered design, and design systems
Ability to grasp and embrace deeply technical products and complex ecosystems including advanced AI technologies
Experience applying design thinking and agile methodologies
Excellent communication and storytelling skills to articulate design value to stakeholders, both executive and technical
Strong facilitation skills for workshops, playbacks, and design reviews
Comfortable tracking metrics, monitoring progress, and driving continuous improvement
Proven ability to mentor, coach, and develop design talent
Experience managing performance, setting goals, and driving engagement
Skilled at resource allocation and balancing priorities across multiple projects
Familiarity with product lifecycle processes
Company
IBM
IBM is an IT technology and consulting firm providing computer hardware, software, infrastructure, and hosting services.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
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unknown2011-01-14IPO
Leadership Team
Alain Bénichou
Chief Executive Officer, IBM Greater China Group
Alex Yang
CTO and Chief Architect
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