VP UX Research and Design Job in Old Toronto Recruiting by Resolver

Resolver operates as a hybrid workforce with the option to work at home, in the office, or a mix of both.Resolver is looking for a Vice President of User Experience Research and Design to play a pivotalrole in defining and executing a comprehensive UX strategy aligned withorganizational goals. This role encompasses leadership in UX research, design,and advocacy to ensure the delivery of intuitive, user-centered experiencesacross all products and services.About Resolver:
Resolver is a high-growth SaaS company whose intuitive, no-code platform gives our customers a clear picture of their risks so they can make quick and effective decisions. As a part of the Resolver team, your work will help transform risk management to risk intelligence so organizations can protect people and assets and deliver on their purpose.
We are ambitious in both our mission and our culture. As a business within Kroll , we offer an innovative, non-hierarchical work environment blended with the stability and financial security of an enterprise. Resolver has also been named one of Canada’s Great Places to Work six years in a row!Your day to day - let's break it down!:
Design Leadership and Execution (30%)
Measures of Success:Creation and adoption of quantitative metricsthat reflect customer satisfaction and product perception
Oversee the UX Research and Design teams to ensure the delivery of high-quality, user-centric experiences.
Drive the creation of intuitive, visually appealing interfaces that simplifycomplex use cases and delight users.
Define success criteria for user experience and inspire the team to effectivelyexecute against them.
Coach the team in breaking down complex problems, testing hypotheses,and iterating towards best-in-class experiences
User Experience Strategy & Direction (25%)
Measures of Success:An established UX strategy and vision. for
User experience feedback, win rate, adoption, and alignment to OKRS.
Collaborate with key stakeholders in Product and Engineering to craft andcommunicate a unified UX vision and strategy.
Define clear metrics to measure the success of UX initiatives and ensurealignment with overall business objectives.
Lead major UX initiatives to enhance the Kroll technology and drivecontinuous improvement in user experience.
Document and communicate the UX strategy and vision, ensuring alignmentacross the organization.
Stakeholder Collaboration and Communication (25%)Measures of Success:Adoption of user centric thinking & trusted
relationships across the organization
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment of UX initiativeswith product development efforts.
Communicate the value of empathy for users at all levels of the organization,advocating for user-centric thinking.
Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to gather feedback,validate designs, and drive continuous improvement.
Champion the voice of the user in decision-making processes and ensure thatuser feedback informs product development priorities
Cultivating a User-Centric Culture (20%)Measures of Success:Rapid feedback and iteration based on
customer research and analyticsFoster a culture of informed decision-making that balances user needs withbusiness objectives.
Mentor and coach the UX team to develop expertise and expand skills,fostering professional growth and advancement.
Advocate for the UX team within the organization, highlighting the value ofuser-centric design principles
What you will bring:
Minimum 5 years of UX research and design experience, preferably in a B2Bsoftware environment.
Proven track record of coaching and directing UX researchers and designersto deliver exceptional results.
Strong understanding of UX principles, methodologies, and best practices.
Excellent leadership, communication, and collaboration skills, with the abilityto influence stakeholders at all levels of the organization
What we’ll give you in return
Resolver is one of Canada's Great Workplaces. Culture isn't just something we write about (although we do), we live our values and challenge each other to be our best selves. We invest in Resolverites who will grow with us.We have a comprehensive rewards package to show our team our appreciation for everything they do:
Health and Wellness Benefits: 100% paid by us for health and dental from day one. And our vision care is every 12 months! We also offer a wellness/fitness reimbursement, that can go towards things like gym memberships, yoga classes, soccer membership fees or a bike.
Professional development: we have an external learning budget to help you grow and develop. We host a learning workshop about every 6 weeks on topics like Time Management, Self-Awareness and Giving Feedback; we also have e-learning to meet the needs of our remote team. We offer a Career Development Program to help you identify and build your skillsets for internal growth opportunities and beyond. We also have a Coaching Program for all our managers. We know how important it is to have a good boss, so we invest in their development.
Vacation : it's open, which means we don't worry about an accrual clock.On average, we see most folks enjoying between 3-4 weeks off a year.
Parental leave: Best-in-class top-up for new parents - 100% for 15 weeks new parents and a bonus 5 weeks for birth mothers
RRSP:Matching up to 2.5%
Flexibility & trust – We hire adults and we trust you to manage your outcomes. Day-to-day, everyone is given the option to decide whether they want to work remote or in-office depending on the needs of their role.
Back in the Office – If you choose to come into the office once we’re back, you will have access to snacks and beverages and in-office games like Switch, chess and ping-pong. We will be offering up lots of opportunity for team socials too, including the folks who are remote!
Interested?!
If you want to work in a highly collaborative environment and are committed to making a difference, we’d like to meet you. Click below to get the process rolling.
We truly appreciate all interest and will happily reply to qualified candidates.Resolver is committed to providing accommodations for all persons with disabilities. If at any point in the recruitment process you require accommodation, please notify the applicable recruiter or contact us directly at [email protected]#J-18808-Ljbffr