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Program Manager - UX / UI

Employer
Data Recognition Corporation
Location
Maple Grove, MN
Start date
Nov 17, 2021
Closing date
Dec 17, 2021

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Category
Other
Job Type
Employee
Employment Status
Full Time

Job Details

Req #263

Monday, December 6, 2021 DRC is one of the largest educational assessment and curriculum/instruction companies in the industry.  

Data Recognition Corporation, Maple Grove MN

UX / UI Program manager
Company cannot provide sponsorship
Please, no agencies  


DRC is seeking an experienced UX/UI Program Manager to ensure a consistent and effective user experience (UX) within projects through applications which are intuitive, efficient, and engaging. This individual will work with cross-functional business and technology teams and key stakeholders to implement a user-centered design approach and transform business and user requirements into highly effective and usable software solutions. 
 

Responsibilities

  • Support the design of user interfaces during the implementation phase of the project, including project deliverables to illustrate the intended user experience.
  • Participate in the strategy phase of projects, providing input for concepts, research plans, and approach for the user experience.
  • Present ideas, including rationale based on customer research and best practices, to the product development team and other key stakeholders.
  • Translate business and user requirements into defined UX/UI documentation and specifications, including stories and acceptance criteria for Agile projects.
  • Participate in peer design reviews/critique, giving and receiving constructive feedback
  • Conduct and provide support for UX research, including competitive research reviews, heuristic reviews, surveys, click studies, usability testing. Author and present resulting research reports
  • Required Qualifications

  • 5+ years of practical and relevant experience
  • Proficient knowledge of user-centered design process, web best-practices and relevant disciplines, including information architecture, interaction and visual design.
  • Strong written and verbal communications and influence skills, including the ability to clearly articulate creative concepts and rationale.
  • Fundamental understanding of project management and business management concepts.
  • Working knowledge of usability testing and other research methods.
  • Ability to work in both waterfall and agile processes
  • Experience working with industry standard tools and software
  • Preferred Qualifications 

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent
  • 3+ years of broad experience with highly complex web sites and software applications from a user-centered standpoint.
  • Experience contributing to complex application ecosystems.
  • Ability to interpret product requirements documents from a user-centered perspective.
  • Proficient prototyping and mock-up skills to convey ideas and concepts
  • Working knowledge of design fundamentals such as color theory, composition, branding, typography and web design standards.
  • Experience in education is strongly preferred but not required.
  • Knowledge of workflow diagramming such as Visio or LucidChart (open to technolgy)
  • DRC retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position

    No Agencies, Please

    Company cannot provide sponsorship for this position

    Data Recognition Corporation is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer  M/F/D/V

    Data Recognition Corporation is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer, M/F/D/V and prospective employees will receive consideration without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, membership or activity in a local commission, disability, age, protected veteran status, or membership in any other legally protected class.    Other details Job Family Management Pay Type Salary Travel Required No Required Education High School Job Start Date Monday, December 6, 2021 Apply Now

    Company

    Founded in 1978, Data Recognition Corporation (DRC) is a privately-held company headquartered here in the Twin Cities, with offices in Maple Grove, Woodbury, Brooklyn Park, and eight other locations nationwide.  DRC’s three divisions – Education, Survey Services and Document Services – provide high quality programs and services to state departments of education, medium-to large sized global businesses, and the United States Government.  DRC delivers full-service educational testing and assessment programs; large-scale survey research and data-collection programs; and comprehensive digital and mailing document solutions.  DRC continues to achieve extraordinary growth and provides superior career opportunities for talented professionals.

     

    Benefits:
    *Health Insurance
    Medical and Dental
    *Term Life Insurance/AD&D
    *401(k) Plan
    *Profit Sharing
    *Vacation
    *Holidays
    *Personal Time Off
    *Short Term Disability
    *Long Term Disability
    *Tuition Reimbursement
    *Educational Grants for Children of DRC Employees *Community Service Leave *Discount Programs

    Locations: Maple Grove Headquarters/494 & Bass Lk Rd, Brooklyn Park/7303 Boone Ave N and the Brooklyn Park Distribution Ctr./8900 Wyoming Ave N.  If interested in applying,  please visit the Careers page on our website at www.datarecognitioncorp.com.

     

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