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Director, UX Operations

Carlow, Leinster, IEFull-time2026-10-23 → 2026-11-09
Hybrid

Core

Leads people, processes, tools, and operating practices to scale UX effectively across the organization, ensuring alignment with business priorities and high-quality customer experiences.

Role type

Director, UX Operations (Strategy & Leadership)

Builds

Scalable UX operating model, pod-based delivery approach, and cross-functional collaboration between Design, Research, Content, Accessibility, Product, and Engineering.

Domain

Insurance / UX Operations / DesignOps / ResearchOps

Required skills

UX workforce planning, portfolio and program management, DesignOps, ResearchOps, governance, budget management, strategic partner management, capacity planning, risk management, executive reporting, Agile delivery, change leadership, stakeholder management

Preferred skills

IAAP CPACC/WAS/CPWA certification, SAFe/Scrum certification, Prosci Change Management certification, Human-Centered Design/UX/DesignOps certification

Technologies

UX tooling, design systems, AI and automation tools

Responsibilities

Lead UX talent and workforce planning; oversee UX portfolio and program management; evolve UX operations and delivery models; scale Research Operations and knowledge management; manage budgets and strategic partners.

Seniority

Director, strategic leadership & organizational scaling