Sr Manager, Product Design

Aspentech•Bedford, MA

About The Position

The driving force behind our success has always been the people of AspenTech. What drives us, is our aspiration, our desire and ambition to keep pushing the envelope, overcoming any hurdle, challenging the status quo to continually find a better way. You will experience these qualities of passion, pride and aspiration in many ways — from a rich set of career development programs to support of community service projects to social events that foster fun and relationship building across our global community. The Role As a Senior Manager, Product Design, you will lead a global team of product designers, helping each member have a meaningful impact and a fulfilling career. This is a hands-on role that requires a creative and strategic thinker who can lead design projects from concept to completion, ensuring products meet the highest standards of usability and functionality. You'll join a team of design-thinking UX professionals revolutionizing industrial engineering software.

Requirements

10+ years of experience designing complex web applications, with 3+ years in a design leadership role
Proven track record of leading design teams and delivering high-impact user experiences
Degree in human-centered design, computer science, psychology, or a related field
Deep understanding of UX principles, design systems, and web technologies
Exceptional portfolio of complex web applications
Expertise in design tools such as Figma, Sketch, and prototyping platforms
Excellent communication skills—able to make the complex clear and inspire cross-functional teams
Systems thinker with the ability to scale design across platforms and teams
Ability to influence and collaborate across product groups and leadership levels

Responsibilities

Lead a team of product designers, providing mentorship, career development, and performance feedback
Collaborate with Product and Engineering leadership to execute product vision and roadmap
Champion user-centered design practices and ensure consistent application of our Design System
Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement within the team
Evangelize Aspen UX internally and externally, representing our design excellence to the industry
Develop deep product knowledge and empathy to our users
Ensure design quality and accessibility across all products and platforms
Use data and research to inform design decisions and validate outcomes
Contribute to and evolve our design processes, tools, and standards