UX Design Manager

Summary

Join Anaplan's growing global User Experience team as a UX Design Manager, leading a team of designers in the York office or remotely in the UK. You will play a key role in developing team culture, supporting designer growth, and aligning design priorities with product strategy. This position requires balancing people management with hands-on contributions to project work and design decisions. You will collaborate closely with product managers, engineers, and other cross-functional leads. The ideal candidate will have 6+ years in UX or product design, including at least 2 years in a people management role, and experience designing complex systems or enterprise platforms. Anaplan offers a collaborative, diverse, and forward-thinking work environment.

Requirements

• 6+ years in UX or product design, including at least 2 years in a people management role
• Experience designing complex systems or enterprise platforms
• Strong communicator who can align stakeholders and elevate design conversations
• Demonstrated ability to coach and develop individual designers
• Hands-on design experience with Figma, design systems, and accessibility standards

Responsibilities

• Manage and mentor a team of UX designers, supporting their growth, wellbeing, and performance
• Foster a collaborative, inclusive team culture that values quality, feedback, and continuous improvement
• Lead design for a product area, balancing people management with hands-on contribution
• Partner closely with product managers, engineers, and other cross-functional leads to shape strategy and execution
• Guide the team in applying our design system, accessibility practices, and platform-wide UX standards
• Facilitate design reviews, support research initiatives, and advocate for user-centered design across the organization
• Report to the Head of UX and contribute to broader design leadership initiatives

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in enterprise SaaS or financial planning software
• Familiarity with modeling tools such as Anaplan, SAP, Workday, or similar platforms
• Exposure to Agile methodologies and cross-functional product development
• Understanding of accessibility standards (WCAG) and inclusive design principles
• Strong interest in developing UX strategy, process, or design operations