Vice President, Product Lead, Design System and Accessibility

Fidelity•Durham, NC

21h•Onsite

About The Position

The Vice President, Product Lead, Design System and Accessibility role reports into UXD Design Leader of Digital Channels and provides strategic leadership for Fidelity’s design system (FDS) and accessibility program within the UX organization. They lead a team of product managers, engineers, business analysts and design specialists in the delivery of assets and services for internal Fidelity product teams. This role is responsible for shaping the vision, product strategy, and deployment of these programs, ensuring they deliver on their goals of cost savings, speed to market, and high-quality experiences.

Requirements

15 plus years of experience in a design or related product role with demonstrated experience leading a team of designers and/or product managers
Product management experience driving the prioritization of features, coordination of releases, management of trade-offs, and collaboration with consumers to ensure critical needs are met.
Strong understanding of the value and impact of design systems, their interworking parts, and interdependence with the product design and build process.
Passion for building inclusive, accessible experiences that ensure all customers can use our tools and achieve their goals.
Demonstrated ability to build and scale high-performing teams through coaching, talent development, and workforce planning.
Strong understanding of digital product development, technology architecture, and modern design system practices.
Build strong partnerships with senior leaders to influence decisions, navigate complexity, and achieve successful business outcomes.
Collaborative and solution-oriented leader who approaches challenges with intellectual humility, resilience, and optimism.
A passionate advocate for innovation, customer-centered design, and creating experiences that differentiate Fidelity in the market.

Responsibilities

Lead team of product managers and individual contributors in partnership with Engineering teams to deliver re-usable assets, standards, accessibility tools, and support services for Web, iOS, and Android product teams.
Develop quarterly and annual roadmaps, prioritizing new features and capabilities based on user data and feedback, making smart trade-offs where necessary to consistently deliver on the needs of product teams.
Provide leadership and guidance to the team as they execute on the product plan, removing barriers, and ensuring proper support and transparency.
Work closely with analysts and Finance teams to measure the usage, impact, and value of the FDS and accessibility programs, seeking new opportunities and improvements in speed to market, maintenance costs, and quality of user experiences.
Ensure clear communication across the enterprise on program goals, activities, and capabilities, clarifying requirements and expectations for product teams using FDS and accessibility tools.
Communicate progress, needs, and strategic direction to executive leadership, ensuring insight into and understanding of the program’s goals and impact.
Operate as a senior leader within the broader User Experience organization to help evolve the practice, inclusive of UX Design, Research, and Design Strategy