Sr. Manager, Product Design

PitchBook Data•Seattle, WA

6d•$215,000 - $225,000•Onsite

About The Position

As a member of the Product and Engineering team at PitchBook, you will be part of a team of big thinkers, innovators, and problem solvers who strive to deepen the positive impact we have on our customers and our company every day. We value curiosity and the drive to find better ways of doing things. We thrive on customer empathy, which remains our focus when creating excellent customer experiences through product innovation. We know that greatness is achieved through collaboration and diverse points of view, so we work closely with partners around the globe. As a team, we assume positive intent in each other’s words and actions, value constructive discussions, and foster a respectful working environment built on integrity, growth, and business value. We invest heavily in our people, who are eager to learn and constantly improve. Join our team and grow with us! As Senior Manager, Product Design, you will be responsible for leading a team of Product Designers in creating best-in-class product solutions for investment professionals, enabling better investment strategies and decisions. In partnership with Product Management and Engineering leaders across your product domains, you will identify and prioritize the most significant opportunities to create value for customers and the business, establish strategic and delivery objectives for your teams, and lead the delivery of product experiences that ensure both business and customer success. As a member of the design leadership team, you will foster a strong design culture and contribute to initiatives to improve design operations, team growth, and craft development. With your expertise in all aspects of user-centered design and creative leadership, you will inspire and guide designers to develop a deep understanding of our customers and the financial markets in which they operate and craft holistic and intuitive experiences that empower them to achieve their goals. You will cultivate a strong sense of product ownership and commitment in your team members, guiding them in leveraging both traditional and emerging technologies to create innovative products that exceed customer expectations and deliver exceptional value. You are an inspiring and collaborative design leader who will help raise the bar for user experience on your team.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Digital Design, Human Centered Design, Psychology, or equivalent
8+ years of professional experience in hands-on design of digital product experiences, with an emphasis on enterprise-level, B2B solutions
4+ years of experience in a design leadership and people management capacity
Expert-level knowledge of user-centered design practices and demonstrated experience applying them to deliver end-to-end projects and achieve business and market outcomes
Experience managing teams, organizing priorities, and leading product delivery with discipline and a strong sense of ownership and accountability
Portfolio of past work as a contributor and leader that demonstrates expertise in user research, information architecture, interaction design, and the ability to solve enterprise-level design challenges
Strong demonstration of strategic thinking, business acumen, and ability to lead designers in creating products that deliver user value and business results
Demonstrated ability to clearly communicate product design strategies and execution, and how they deliver business and customer value
Strong analytical skills, using qualitative and quantitative data to guide design decisions
Intellectual curiosity, structured thinking, and a collaboration-driven interaction style with the ability to build relationships, foster trust, and develop shared understanding
Proficiency with design, analysis, and collaboration tools, such as Figma, Lucid, Mixpanel, Jira, and Confluence with the ability to pick up new systems and software easily
Demonstrated ability to use AI and automation tools to streamline and scale design delivery
Must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future

Responsibilities

Lead, grow, and inspire a diverse team of product designers and emerging design leaders, fostering a culture of creativity, collaboration, and continuous improvement
Partner with product management and engineering to identify high-impact customer and business opportunities and develop strategies, goals, and delivery priorities to achieve strong business outcomes
Lead and successfully deliver on larger projects and initiatives, managing ambiguity and high complexity, contributing to the success of multiple areas of the business
Lead your team to deliver holistic and intuitive product experiences that simplify complex workflows and enable users to leverage rich data and insights in a comprehensible and actionable manner
Coach and develop systems thinking, generative ideation, and creating effective experiences with agility, and ensure product design work is delivered on time and with exceptional quality
Lead and support your team in presenting strategies and design solutions to cross-functional stakeholders across the company, including executive team members
Drive innovation by exploring emerging technologies, trends, financial technology markets, and user behaviors and leveraging them in leading your team to deliver breakthrough solutions
Drive continuous improvement in your team and your own work; seek new methods and practices, including the adoption AI in design workflows, that lead to greater impact and value
Support the vision and values of the company through role modeling and encouraging desired behaviors
Participate in various company initiatives and projects as requested