Manager, Governance and Enablement

HP•Austin, TX

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 successful candidate will combine program management, communication, and organizational skills with a hands-on approach to improving workflows and enabling consistent, high-quality digital experiences. The position oversees initiatives to promote design system adoption, provide education and operational support, improve governance and processes, strengthen communication and community engagement, and lead people and programs. It also provides management and operational support for UX Research activities as needed.

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.
Demonstrated 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, with the ability to balance strategic planning and 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.
Oversee enterprise design platforms, including Figma and other collaboration and research tools, including licensing, access management, vendor relationships, and operational support.
Establish and improve processes, standards, and workflows that enable consistent design practices, effective collaboration, and scalable operations.
Drive internal communication, community initiatives, events, and knowledge-sharing programs that strengthen design system awareness, engagement, and adoption.
Lead a multidisciplinary team, establish priorities, manage resources, and measure program effectiveness, operational efficiency, and adoption outcomes.
Provide management and operational support for UX Research activities as needed, ensuring alignment with organizational and business priorities.