Job summary
Job post source
This job is directly from CDK Global
Job overview
The Sr Director, Head of UX at CDK Global leads the UX team to design and optimize user interfaces across the company's product portfolio, focusing on integrating AI to enhance user experience and streamline workflows.
Responsibilities and impact
The role involves developing UX strategy with a product management perspective, leading AI integration in UX, managing and mentoring the UX team, overseeing user research, collaborating with product and engineering teams, establishing UX metrics, and ensuring inclusive design and continuous improvement.
Compensation and benefits
The salary range is $230,000 to $270,000, with additional compensation including annual performance bonuses, medical, dental, vision benefits, paid time off, 401K matching, and tuition reimbursement.
Experience and skills
Candidates need 12-15 years of experience with a strong background in product management evolving into UX leadership, 8-10 years of managerial experience, proficiency in UX design tools, understanding of AI/ML in UX, strong leadership, and collaboration skills; a master's degree and certifications are preferred.
Career development
The role offers opportunities to lead digital transformation initiatives and develop expertise in AI-enhanced UX design within a large enterprise software environment.
Work environment and culture
CDK Global fosters an inclusive and diverse work environment that values openness, curiosity, and different perspectives to empower employees to make an impact.
Company information
CDK Global provides cloud-based SaaS software solutions for automotive dealerships and OEMs, enabling streamlined business operations and improved financial and operational performance.
Team overview
The candidate will lead a team of UX designers, researchers, and professionals, focusing on collaboration and innovation to deliver high-quality AI-enhanced UX solutions.
Unique job features
This position uniquely combines product management and UX leadership with a strong emphasis on AI integration to drive enterprise-wide UX innovation and workflow optimization.
Company overview
CDK Global is a leading provider of integrated technology solutions to the automotive retail industry. They offer software and digital marketing solutions that help automotive dealerships manage their operations, including sales, inventory, and customer relationships. CDK Global generates revenue through subscription-based services and software sales. Founded in 1972 as a division of Automatic Data Processing (ADP), it became an independent company in 2014. The company is known for its innovation in dealership management systems and has a significant presence in North America and international markets.
How to land this job
Position your resume to emphasize your leadership in UX strategy combined with strong product management experience, highlighting your ability to drive enterprise-wide user experience and AI integration.
Focus on showcasing your expertise in AI-enhanced UX design, workflow optimization, and collaboration with cross-functional teams including product management, engineering, and data science.
Apply through multiple channels such as CDK Global's corporate careers site and LinkedIn to maximize your visibility and chances of being noticed for the Sr Director, Head of UX role.
Connect with current UX leaders or product management professionals at CDK Global on LinkedIn; start conversations with ice breakers like commenting on recent AI initiatives at CDK or asking about how UX strategy is evolving with AI integration.
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