Director of Software Experience - Digital
Apply NowCompany: GE HealthCare
Location: Chicago, IL 60629
Description:
Job Description Summary
Responsible for leading a team in crafting user experiences across our Digital portfolio of products, which range from end-to-end oncology care solutions to AI-driven Intelligent Protocoling apps.
Job Description
Essential Responsibilities:
Lead and mentor a global team of UX professionals, building a culture of engagement creativity, collaboration and continuous learning
Collaborate on a daily basis with Experience Design's UX Research personnel and our Human Factors engineers
Work closely with cross-functional stakeholders (engineering, clin apps, product management, quality and regulatory, marcomms) to align on strategic objectives, product roadmaps and design priorities for the Digital business
Champion a people-centered design approach, leveraging insights from design and market research/feedback to inform design decisions
Develop metrics for design success. Monitor, measure and adjust designs accordingly in conjunction with Product Managers and Engineering
Leverage our Ethos Design System (EDS) to guide design deliverables to meet business objectives, ensure portfolio consistency and streamline product development to enhance user productivity and customer satisfaction
Drive end-to-end product experience concepts to not only support user workflows, but build a foundation for the development of added-value services
Oversee the creation of comprehensive design documentation and communication materials, ensuring clarity and alignment among project stakeholders, using tools such as Rally, Confluence and Aha!
Collaborate with other design teams to share best practices, processes, and toolkits
Lead with a lean mindset and employ agile methods
Help build a shared understanding and POV on AI, how it is applied in workflows and what the implications for care teams and patients are
Use your extensive background in UX design to lead the team in the exploration of alternative interaction paradigms such as voice, gesture, motion detection, etc.
Foster strong relationships with key customers and stakeholders, soliciting feedback and insights to inform product improvements and innovations and drive customer-centric decisions
Advocate for a people-centered approach to problem-solving within the organization
Stay abreast of industry trends and emerging technologies in digital healthcare and imaging, incorporating relevant insights into our design strategies and initiatives
Qualifications/Requirements:
Bachelor's/Master's Degree in a relevant design discipline or equivalent work experience
Minimum 8 years of professional experience in UX/UI design with at least 4 years in a leadership and management role
Proven track record of successfully managing complex design projects in a matrixed organization, driving impactful outcomes at an enterprise level
Deep understanding of people-centered design principles and methodologies, with proven experience applying them in the healthcare or medical technology industry
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively engage and influence stakeholders at all levels of the organization
Proficiency in design tools such as Figma, Adobe CS, as well as collaboration platforms like Miro
Legal authorization to work in the U.S.
Desired Characteristics:
Passion for healthcare and a genuine desire to make a positive impact on patient care outcomes
Strong leadership presence and the ability to inspire and motivate cross-functional teams
Strategic thinker with a keen eye for detail and a bias for action
Ability to lead conflict resolution and change management initiatives
Customer-focused mindset with empathy, creativity, and humor
Willingness to travel as needed to connect with team members, stakeholders, and partners globally (no more than 20% of your time, but likely less)
For U.S. based positions only, the pay range for this position is $190,960.00-$286,440.00 Annual. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the pay range and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. The specific compensation offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors including skills, qualifications, experience and location. In addition, this position may also be eligible to earn performance based incentive compensation, which may include cash bonus(es) and/or long term incentives (LTI). GE HealthCare offers a competitive benefits package, including not but limited to medical, dental, vision, paid time off, a 401(k) plan with employee and company contribution opportunities, life, disability, and accident insurance, and tuition reimbursement.
GE HealthCare offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE HealthCare is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
GE HealthCare will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable).
While GE HealthCare does not currently require U.S. employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19, some GE HealthCare customers have vaccination mandates that may apply to certain GE HealthCare employees.
Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes
Responsible for leading a team in crafting user experiences across our Digital portfolio of products, which range from end-to-end oncology care solutions to AI-driven Intelligent Protocoling apps.
Job Description
Essential Responsibilities:
Lead and mentor a global team of UX professionals, building a culture of engagement creativity, collaboration and continuous learning
Collaborate on a daily basis with Experience Design's UX Research personnel and our Human Factors engineers
Work closely with cross-functional stakeholders (engineering, clin apps, product management, quality and regulatory, marcomms) to align on strategic objectives, product roadmaps and design priorities for the Digital business
Champion a people-centered design approach, leveraging insights from design and market research/feedback to inform design decisions
Develop metrics for design success. Monitor, measure and adjust designs accordingly in conjunction with Product Managers and Engineering
Leverage our Ethos Design System (EDS) to guide design deliverables to meet business objectives, ensure portfolio consistency and streamline product development to enhance user productivity and customer satisfaction
Drive end-to-end product experience concepts to not only support user workflows, but build a foundation for the development of added-value services
Oversee the creation of comprehensive design documentation and communication materials, ensuring clarity and alignment among project stakeholders, using tools such as Rally, Confluence and Aha!
Collaborate with other design teams to share best practices, processes, and toolkits
Lead with a lean mindset and employ agile methods
Help build a shared understanding and POV on AI, how it is applied in workflows and what the implications for care teams and patients are
Use your extensive background in UX design to lead the team in the exploration of alternative interaction paradigms such as voice, gesture, motion detection, etc.
Foster strong relationships with key customers and stakeholders, soliciting feedback and insights to inform product improvements and innovations and drive customer-centric decisions
Advocate for a people-centered approach to problem-solving within the organization
Stay abreast of industry trends and emerging technologies in digital healthcare and imaging, incorporating relevant insights into our design strategies and initiatives
Qualifications/Requirements:
Bachelor's/Master's Degree in a relevant design discipline or equivalent work experience
Minimum 8 years of professional experience in UX/UI design with at least 4 years in a leadership and management role
Proven track record of successfully managing complex design projects in a matrixed organization, driving impactful outcomes at an enterprise level
Deep understanding of people-centered design principles and methodologies, with proven experience applying them in the healthcare or medical technology industry
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively engage and influence stakeholders at all levels of the organization
Proficiency in design tools such as Figma, Adobe CS, as well as collaboration platforms like Miro
Legal authorization to work in the U.S.
Desired Characteristics:
Passion for healthcare and a genuine desire to make a positive impact on patient care outcomes
Strong leadership presence and the ability to inspire and motivate cross-functional teams
Strategic thinker with a keen eye for detail and a bias for action
Ability to lead conflict resolution and change management initiatives
Customer-focused mindset with empathy, creativity, and humor
Willingness to travel as needed to connect with team members, stakeholders, and partners globally (no more than 20% of your time, but likely less)
For U.S. based positions only, the pay range for this position is $190,960.00-$286,440.00 Annual. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the pay range and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. The specific compensation offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors including skills, qualifications, experience and location. In addition, this position may also be eligible to earn performance based incentive compensation, which may include cash bonus(es) and/or long term incentives (LTI). GE HealthCare offers a competitive benefits package, including not but limited to medical, dental, vision, paid time off, a 401(k) plan with employee and company contribution opportunities, life, disability, and accident insurance, and tuition reimbursement.
GE HealthCare offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE HealthCare is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
GE HealthCare will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable).
While GE HealthCare does not currently require U.S. employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19, some GE HealthCare customers have vaccination mandates that may apply to certain GE HealthCare employees.
Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes