Manager, Governance and Enablement

HP•Austin, TX

7d•$147,050 - $230,850

About The Position

HP is seeking a Manager of Governance & Enablement to drive adoption of its Veneer Design System and scale the tools, processes, and programs that enable design teams across HP. The role leads a multidisciplinary team responsible for design system advocacy, education, training, enterprise design operations, and governance. The position combines program management, communication, and organizational skills with hands-on work to drive adoption, improve workflows, and enable teams to deliver consistent, high-quality digital experiences. The manager leads design system engagement and education programs; oversees enterprise design platforms and related operations; establishes governance processes and standards; and builds communication, community, and knowledge-sharing initiatives. The role also leads people and programs, measures effectiveness and adoption outcomes, and provides management and operational support for UX Research activities as needed. This is a full-time role with no travel or relocation. The posted U.S. annual pay range is $147,050–$230,850, with additional bonus and/or equity opportunities for eligible U.S. candidates. Pay varies by work location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

Requirements

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Design, Business, Communications, Marketing, Human-Computer Interaction, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
At least 5 years of people management experience, including leading multidisciplinary teams and developing talent.
At least 10 years of relevant experience in Design Operations, Design Program Management, Design Systems, UX Operations, Organizational Enablement, or related fields.
Demonstrated experience driving adoption, training, education, or enablement programs across multiple teams or organizations.
Demonstrated experience managing enterprise tools, operational processes, vendor relationships, or cross-functional programs.
Demonstrated experience developing communication strategies, engagement initiatives, and organizational communities.
Experience working with senior stakeholders to align priorities, drive change, and deliver measurable outcomes.
Strong leadership, communication, stakeholder management, facilitation, organizational, and program execution skills, including the ability to balance strategic planning with hands-on delivery.

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting or scaling design systems and design system adoption programs.
Experience with enterprise design platforms such as Figma and design collaboration tools.
Experience developing educational content, training programs, internal campaigns, or communities of practice.
Experience with DesignOps, enterprise governance, and operational process improvements.
Familiarity with UX Research, ResearchOps, accessibility, and AI-enabled design workflows.
Experience working in a large, complex, global organization.

Responsibilities

Lead advocacy and engagement programs to promote Veneer adoption across HP, build relationships with product teams, and identify opportunities to expand design system usage.
Develop and deliver training, onboarding, documentation, and educational programs for designers, developers, and product teams adopting the design system.
Oversee enterprise design platforms, including Figma and other collaboration and research tools; manage licensing, access, vendor relationships, and operational support across HP.
Establish and improve processes, standards, and workflows that support consistent design practices, effective collaboration, and scalable operations.
Drive internal communications, community initiatives, events, and knowledge-sharing programs to strengthen design system awareness, engagement, and adoption.
Lead a multidisciplinary team, set priorities, manage resources, and measure program effectiveness, operational efficiency, and adoption outcomes.
Provide management and operational support for UX Research activities as needed, aligning them with organizational and business priorities.