Talent.com
Director of User Experience
Director of User ExperienceMaximus • Eugene, OR, US
Director of User Experience

Director of User Experience

Maximus • Eugene, OR, US
[job_card.variable_days_ago]
[job_preview.job_type]
  • [job_card.full_time]
[job_card.job_description]

Description & Requirements

Maximus is currently seeking a Director of User Experience to join our dynamic, matrixed team dedicated to delivering outstanding user-centered experiences across both digital and analog channels for our government customers across our state and local and federal businesses in the United States, Canada, UK, and Saudi Arabia.

As a trusted partner to governments across the globe, Maximus helps reimagine how public services are delivered amid complex technology, health, economic, environmental, and social challenges.

This is a hybrid role based in Princeton, NJ.

You must live within a commutable distance of the office and regularly work on-site.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities :

  • Direct the writing, design, translation, review, and testing of print and digital program materials.
  • Direct planning, staffing, budgeting, schedules, delivery, and quality to meet business requirements.
  • Develop and recommend innovative methods, techniques, and criteria for project execution.
  • Coach project teams, manage assignments / schedules, and ensure successful completion of tasks.
  • Review project deliverables to ensure compliance with acceptance criteria and contract requirements.
  • Provide accurate and timely communication of risks, issues, and mitigation plans.
  • Develop and maintain project plan, meeting agendas / minutes, status reports, and financial tracking.
  • Build relationships and grow trust with clients, stakeholders, other departments, and digital team.
  • Influence others to accept and follow policies, procedures, practices and approaches.

Job-Specific Essential Duties and Responsibilities :

  • Conceptualize and execute design across digital channels, translating complex government policies into compelling experiences.
  • Provide thought leadership and collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive experience direction.
  • Lead the creation of deliverables including information architectures, sitemaps, wireframes, prototypes, personas, user journeys, service blueprints, and process flows.
  • Collaborate with product managers and other designers to define, prioritize, and solve problems.
  • Make strategic design and user-experience decisions related to core, and new, functions, and features.
  • Manage relationships with external partners, freelancers, and vendors, as needed.
  • Support business development through estimation, solutioning, and high-level staffing plans.
  • Partner with cross-functional teams-including product managers, designers, and peers in creative content-to align experience design with platform capabilities, content strategy, and delivery excellence.
  • Champion the adoption of emerging UX trends, tools, and best practices to continuously improve design standards and methodologies.
  • Leverage insights and analytics into every stage of decision-making to deliver inclusive, user-centered experiences that drive engagement, outcomes, trust, and compliance.
  • Facilitate client discussions and workshops, lead critiques, and coach fellow designers using methodologies grounded in design thinking, lean, and agile to help solve complicated problems in a cost effective, rapid and precise manner.
  • Minimum Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in related field required.
  • 10-12 years of related professional experience required.
  • Minimum 2 years experience managing a department of professional level employees.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Project.
  • Job-Specific Minimum Requirements :

  • 10 years designing web, mobile, social, and interactive experiences through full development cycles in discovery, concepting, prototyping, testing, and delivery.
  • 5 years of demonstrated success leading in a client-facing role agency or consultancy.
  • Expert proficiency with modern design tools, prototyping, and collaboration platforms.
  • Preferred Skills and Qualifications :

  • Proven track record building inclusive, high-performing creative teams.
  • Experience in government, healthcare, financial, or other regulated sectors.
  • Advanced degree in user experience, information design, human computer interaction, interaction design, computer science, or information technology.
  • Knowledge of UI design patterns including SPA, RIA, and AI / chat / voice interfaces.
  • #techjobs #veteranspage #LI-PN1 #LI-Remote #TrendingJobs #HotJobs0121LI #HotJobs0121FB #HotJobs0121X #HotJobs0121TH #HotJobs0127LI #HotJobs0127FB #HotJobs0127X #HotJobs0127TH

    EEO Statement

    Maximus is an equal opportunity employer.

    We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected characteristics.

    Pay Transparency

    Maximus compensation is based on various factors including but not limited to job location, a candidate's education, training, experience, expected quality and quantity of work, required travel (if any), external market and internal value analysis including seniority and merit systems, as well as internal pay alignment.

    Annual salary is just one component of Maximus's total compensation package.

    Other rewards may include short- and long-term incentives as well as program-specific awards.

    Additionally, Maximus provides a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, paid holidays and paid time off.

    Compensation ranges may differ based on contract value but will be commensurate with job duties and relevant work experience.

    An applicant's salary history will not be used in determining compensation.

    Maximus will comply with regulatory minimum wage rates and exempt salary thresholds in all instances.

    Accommodations

    Maximus provides reasonable accommodations to individuals requiring assistance during any phase of the employment process due to a disability, medical condition, or physical or mental impairment.

    If you require assistance at any stage of the employment process-including accessing job postings, completing assessments, or participating in interviews,-please contact People Operations at applicantaccom@maximus.com.

    Minimum Salary

    170,000.00

    Maximum Salary

    185,000.00

    [job_alerts.create_a_job]

    Director of User Experience • Eugene, OR, US

    [internal_linking.similar_jobs]
    Drive with DoorDash - Sign Up in Minutes

    Drive with DoorDash - Sign Up in Minutes

    DoorDash • Cottage Grove, OR, United States
    [job_card.full_time] +1
    DoorDash is the #1 category leader in food delivery, food pickup, and convenience store delivery in the US, trusted by millions of customers every day. As a Dasher, you’ll stay busy with a variety o...[show_more]
    [last_updated.last_updated_30] • [promoted]
    Survey Taker : Earn up to $25 per survey (Remote)

    Survey Taker : Earn up to $25 per survey (Remote)

    Earn Haus • Cottage Grove, OR, US
    [filters.remote]
    [job_card.full_time] +1
    Looking for people to participate in taking online surveys for Fortune 500 brands.All you need to do is complete online surveys by sharing your opinion. You will help influence brand decisions on se...[show_more]
    [last_updated.last_updated_variable_days] • [promoted]
    Complete Online Surveys For Cash (Up to $25 / per)

    Complete Online Surveys For Cash (Up to $25 / per)

    Earn Haus • Eugene, OR, US
    [job_card.full_time] +1
    Looking for people to participate in taking online surveys for Fortune 500 brands.All you need to do is complete online surveys by sharing your opinion. You will help influence brand decisions on se...[show_more]
    [last_updated.last_updated_variable_days] • [promoted]
    WFH - Product Assessments - $25-$45 per hour (No Experience)

    WFH - Product Assessments - $25-$45 per hour (No Experience)

    Online Consumer Panels America • Eugene, Oregon, US
    [filters.remote]
    [job_card.part_time] +1
    Product Testers are wanted to work from home nationwide in the US to fulfill upcoming contracts with national and international companies. We guarantee 15-25 hours per week with an hourly pay of bet...[show_more]
    [last_updated.last_updated_30] • [promoted]
    Executive Director - The Springs at Greer Gardens

    Executive Director - The Springs at Greer Gardens

    The Springs Living • Eugene, OR, US
    [job_card.full_time]
    The Springs Living is a purpose-driven senior living organization with 23 communities throughout the Pacific Northwest.For nearly 30 years, The Springs Living has been committed to transforming hou...[show_more]
    [last_updated.last_updated_30]
    Multi-Unit Team Leader

    Multi-Unit Team Leader

    H&R Block • Eugene, OR, US
    [job_card.full_time] +1
    At H&R Block, we believe in the power of people helping people.Our defining purpose is to provide help and inspire confidence in our clients, associates, and communities everywhere.We also believe ...[show_more]
    [last_updated.last_updated_variable_days] • [promoted]
    Partner Technology Success Manager

    Partner Technology Success Manager

    Alpha IT, LLC • River Road, OR, US
    [job_card.full_time]
    [filters_job_card.quick_apply]
    Partner Technology Success Manager.This role is designed for someone who loves building trust with.IT environment aligns with business goals. You’ll own the partner relationship, act as their truste...[show_more]
    [last_updated.last_updated_variable_days]
    Remote Work – Product Assessments - $25-$45 per hour (No Experience)

    Remote Work – Product Assessments - $25-$45 per hour (No Experience)

    Online Consumer Panels America • Springfield, Oregon, US
    [filters.remote]
    [job_card.part_time] +1
    Product Testers are wanted to work from home nationwide in the US to fulfill upcoming contracts with national and international companies. We guarantee 15-25 hours per week with an hourly pay of bet...[show_more]
    [last_updated.last_updated_30] • [promoted]
    Conductor de entregas – no requiere experiencia

    Conductor de entregas – no requiere experiencia

    DoorDash • Cottage Grove, OR, United States
    Por qué entregar con DoorDash?.DoorDash es el líder número uno de la categoría en entregas de comida, retiro de comida y entregas de tiendas de conveniencia en EE. Como Dasher, tendrás múltiples opo...[show_more]
    [last_updated.last_updated_variable_days] • [promoted]
    Mobile Associate - Retail Sales

    Mobile Associate - Retail Sales

    T-Mobile USA, Inc. • Cottage Grove, Oregon, US
    [job_card.full_time] +1
    At T-Mobile, we invest in YOU! Our Total Rewards Package ensures that employees get the same big love we give our customers. All team members receive a competitive base salary and compensation packa...[show_more]
    [last_updated.last_updated_variable_days] • [promoted]
    Data Entry Product Support - $45 per hour - No Experience

    Data Entry Product Support - $45 per hour - No Experience

    GL Inc. • Springfield, Oregon
    [job_card.full_time]
    We’re looking for Data Entry Specialists for Customer Products across the US to work from home and help top brands improve their products before they hit the market.[show_more]
    [last_updated.last_updated_30] • [promoted]
    Tech Lead, Web Core Product & Chrome Extension - Eugene, USA

    Tech Lead, Web Core Product & Chrome Extension - Eugene, USA

    Clutch Canada • Eugene, OR, US
    [job_card.full_time]
    The mission of Speechify is to make sure that reading is never a barrier to learning.Over 50 million people use Speechify's text-to-speech products to turn whatever they're reading PDFs, books, Go...[show_more]
    [last_updated.last_updated_variable_days] • [promoted]
    Drive with DoorDash - Receive 100% of Customer Tips

    Drive with DoorDash - Receive 100% of Customer Tips

    DoorDash • Cottage Grove, OR, United States
    [job_card.full_time] +1
    DoorDash is the #1 category leader in food delivery, food pickup, and convenience store delivery in the US, trusted by millions of customers every day. As a Dasher, you’ll stay busy with a variety o...[show_more]
    [last_updated.last_updated_30] • [promoted]
    Drive with DoorDash - Flexible Onboarding

    Drive with DoorDash - Flexible Onboarding

    DoorDash • Cottage Grove, OR, United States
    [job_card.full_time] +1
    DoorDash is the #1 category leader in food delivery, food pickup, and convenience store delivery in the US, trusted by millions of customers every day. As a Dasher, you’ll stay busy with a variety o...[show_more]
    [last_updated.last_updated_30] • [promoted]
    Director of Patient Access

    Director of Patient Access

    SLOCUM ORTHOPEDICS, P.C. • Eugene, OR, United States
    [job_card.full_time]
    Responsible for the overall operations, personnel, and revenue tracking of Registration, Scheduling, Surgery Scheduling, and HIM departments. Ensure continuity and quality of service and care throug...[show_more]
    [last_updated.last_updated_variable_days] • [promoted]
    Drive with DoorDash - Flexible Schedule

    Drive with DoorDash - Flexible Schedule

    DoorDash • Cottage Grove, OR, United States
    [job_card.full_time] +1
    DoorDash is the #1 category leader in food delivery, food pickup, and convenience store delivery in the US, trusted by millions of customers every day. As a Dasher, you’ll stay busy with a variety o...[show_more]
    [last_updated.last_updated_30] • [promoted]
    Earn Cash From Taking Surveys Online

    Earn Cash From Taking Surveys Online

    Earn Haus • Cottage Grove, OR, US
    [job_card.full_time] +1
    Looking for people to participate in taking online surveys for Fortune 500 brands.All you need to do is complete online surveys by sharing your opinion. You will help influence brand decisions on se...[show_more]
    [last_updated.last_updated_variable_days] • [promoted]
    Online Survey Participant : Work Remote and Earn Up To $25 Per Survey

    Online Survey Participant : Work Remote and Earn Up To $25 Per Survey

    Earn Haus • Cottage Grove, OR, US
    [filters.remote]
    [job_card.full_time] +1
    Looking for people to participate in taking online surveys for Fortune 500 brands.All you need to do is complete online surveys by sharing your opinion. You will help influence brand decisions on se...[show_more]
    [last_updated.last_updated_variable_days] • [promoted]