Manager, Web User Experience

Job Description
Manager, Web User Experience

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Zylog represents hundreds of client companies for both contract and permanent positions. New jobs are being filled every day and our experienced professional resource managers are waiting to help you screen the top jobs that match your skills and experience.

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About the Job

Job Description

Our client has a requirement for Manager, Web User Experience for a 3 month contract opportunity. The positions are located in Toronto.


Requirements or Qualifications

Qualified Candidates will have:

This individual will manage a team of web site "user experience" designers, and will provide leadership and direction to the team and the organization in terms of helping with standards and procedures for future initiatives. This person must have significant expertise in the design and 'usability' aspect of large high traffic consumer oriented web sites. Ideally focused on social networking, music, video etc.


User Experience Manager

Responsibilities

• Research, define and architect user experiences of new services and features collaboratively with an integrated team of product managers, designers and solution architects.
• Work with internal teams and external vendors (across functional teams including product, design, development, QA, operations, marketing, programming, etc.) to develop and manage user experience guidelines and specifications for new services, features and promotions on multiple platforms and devices (web site, smart phones, tablets and more).
• Lead the user research and testing for new and existing services and features.
• Identify new trends and prescribe best practices to define success criteria for effective measurement of user experience.


Qualifications

• 5+ years of user experience development and management, preferably for sophisticated websites featuring commerce, user management, music and or video and social networking capability.
• Experience leading and managing the user experience with internal and external teams for design, development and deployment
• Experience with user-centred methods and processes to define use cases, wireframes and interaction designs.
• Experience and proficiency with complex, new service launches of web technologies, product development, and operations development.
• Experience with and passion for broadband video and social networking
• A detail oriented mind that maintains priority and quality in a constantly, changing environment.
• Effectively communicate requirements, direction and feedback to internal and external teams.
• Effectively gather input and feedback to steer design decisions informatively and quickly.
• Applies flexible, documentation techniques for a quick paced development environment. Is versatile in managing design teams and be hands on in delivering user experience specifications.


Education

Relevant University or College Degree(s) or equivalent work experience.
Portfolio samples and references required.


How to Apply

Online:

To apply for this and other suitable exciting opportunities with Zylog Systems (Canada) Ltd., you can register and apply online at www.ZylogCanada.com.

Email:

If you would like to email a copy of your resume for review, please reference this posted Job Number or Job Description in the subject line of your email for prompt identification and send your email with attached resume to Resumes@zylog.ca.


Company Overview

Zylog is internationally ranked within the top 100 in the Global Recruitment Industry, and one of the top five IT Professional Staffing Firms in Canada. Zylog is a leading provider of human capital resource management applications, and technology solutions with global delivery capability and proudly represents Fortune 500, Government, and Healthcare organizations actively seeking top talent for contract and permanent positions. Zylog leverages ISO 9001:2000 certified processes, industry best practices, and ownership of one of the largest professional talent databases in Canada; we are dedicated to the progress of our clients, consultants, and our community. Apply now or contact one of our experienced professional resource managers to help you find the perfect career to make the most of your unique skills and experience.


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