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Cengage Group · 6 days ago

User Experience Manager (Remote)

Cengage Group is a global education technology company that aims to empower learners through quality digital products and services. The User Experience Manager will lead a team of UX designers to enhance digital experiences, ensuring user satisfaction and influencing product quality and business growth.

E-LearningEdTechHigher EducationTraining
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Responsibilities

Manage, coach, and grow a dedicated team of UX designers, fostering clarity, psychological safety, and career development
Build and maintain design workflows, standards, and rituals that improve quality, speed, and consistency
Lead end-to-end design across key product areas—guiding direction, offering critique, and delivering cohesive, accessible experiences
Partner closely with Product, Engineering, and Research to inform strategy and deliver solutions that balance user needs, business goals, and technical constraints
Strengthen and govern design systems while embedding accessibility, inclusivity, and modern UX patterns
Communicate design decisions and business impact clearly to cross-functional teams and executives

Qualification

UX design experienceManaging UX designersUX research methodologiesFigmaBusiness insightExecutive communicationTeam building

Required

3–5+ years managing UX designers with a track record of developing high-performing teams
7–10+ years of UX design experience with strong end-to-end product thinking and portfolio demonstrating interaction design, systems thinking, and leadership
Experienced in UX research methodologies—both quantitative and qualitative—to drive informed design decisions
Proficiency in Figma and modern design tools, with experience experimenting with AI-enhanced workflows
Strong business insight; able to link design decisions to measurable outcomes like revenue, retention, and product performance
Executive-ready communication: clear, compelling, and confident
A builder's perspective: you create structure, drive clarity, and move teams forward efficiently

Benefits

Discretionary incentive bonus program
15% Annual: Individual Target

Company

Cengage Group

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Cengage Group is an EdTech company that provides secondary and higher education to learners at an affordable price.

H1B Sponsorship

Cengage Group has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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2025 (17)
2024 (6)
2023 (21)
2022 (19)
2021 (16)
2020 (56)

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$500M
2023-06-02Private Equity· $500M

Leadership Team

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Darren Person
EVP, Chief Digital Officer (CDO)
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