Expression Networks is looking for a Product Designer Lead to oversee the strategic planning, development, and execution of the company’s product design and related programs and services.

Location:

• Hybrid in the Washington, DC metropolitan area, with frequent on-site visits in the DC, Maryland, and Virginia areas.

Security Clearance:

• U.S. Government background check and ability to obtain a Department of Defense Top Secret Clearance

Job Responsibilities:

• Mentor the product management and lead design teams for Expression Networks’ next phase of growth to create the best total solutions through a results-oriented, innovative, best-in-class product organization.
• Manage all aspects of the design process, from research and ideation to creative conceptualization and design. Collaborate with stakeholders to research and develop cohesive design plans, concepts, and prototypes.

• Innovate and strategize the direction of the company’s product development and incorporate best-in-class customer experience and design into all our products.
• Leader who initiates research activities and provides on-the-job training to enhance the core competence of team members.
• Possess a strong mastery of design fundamentals through all stages of the design process by creating wireframes, user flows, basic prototypes, presentations, and detailed design specifications that meet the requirements of stakeholders.
• Work on multiple projects concurrently and deliver on expectations within tight deadlines.

• Adopt modern start-up agile process, design thinking, and outcomes-based workshops to move projects forward.
• Work with a diverse group of internal and external stakeholders to ensure the final design output meets the needs of the organization or customers.
• Support a collaborative and inclusive work environment and create opportunities for employees to have a lifetime career.

• Be a true corporate leadership multiplier by encouraging those around you to use their talents to the fullest while driving and managing toward a results-oriented culture.

• Build impactful, personal relationships with clients to bring their voice into the creation process and empower their success while ensuring the viability of new use cases.
• Design a well-defined roadmap including requirements, key performance metrics, milestones, specifications, documentation, and reporting requirements to deliver on the customer’s vision.
• Communicate and collaborate with engineering, business development, and infrastructure teams to drive the product lifecycle from concept to customer success.
• Recruit, interview, hire, and mentor professionals to build a world-class team of designers, product managers, and researchers.
• Empower designers to create best-in-class solutions with actionable, respective feedback allowing them to fail fast if necessary and iterate quickly toward success.
• Drive the product and engineering culture so every team member deeply cares about innovation and solving problems for our customers.

Qualifications

• 10 years of experience in product management with deep domain expertise in complex problem solving (Bonus: military products).

• 7 years of experience hiring and leading a team of product managers and designers.

• Strategic and tactical product thinker with a track record of identifying new opportunities in a changing and growing technical and market landscape.

• Deep analytical proficiency and effectiveness working as part of the senior product leadership team.

• Strong communication, influence, and cross-functional collaboration skills; able to create clarity and drive focus in complex and dynamic contexts.

• Ability to define success metrics in conjunction with business intelligence to track, analyze and report on key performance indicators.

• Ability to work with business development to communicate directly with partners.

• Quick, outside-the-box thinking with strong problem-solving skills; ability to comprehend and communicate complex issues succinctly and clearly.

• Bachelor's degree and Master’s degree in a technical, product, or design field are preferred.

• Demonstrated leadership - the ability to inspire/lead/recruit/retain successful product management teams.

• Proven track record of results - establishes ambitious goals, achieves/over-achieves those goals, and takes responsibility for overall business outcomes.

• Gravitas - Executive presence, strong communication skills, ability to communicate business value as well as product features/benefits.

• Data-driven, outcomes-oriented, and a problem solver.

• Customer obsessed - passionate about the customer journey and the customer experience.

Benefits

Expression Networks offers competitive salaries and benefits, such as:

• 401(k) matching
• PPO and HDHP medical/dental/vision insurance
• Education reimbursement
• Complimentary life insurance
• Generous PTO and holiday leave
• Onsite office gym access
• Commuter Benefits Plan

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

About Expression Networks

We are a leading provider of tailored and integrated information technology, software engineering, data analytics, and electromagnetic spectrum management solutions to the national security community. Our Perpetual Innovation℠ advantage ensures our clients seamlessly meet the challenges of today and tomorrow.

Since 1997, Expression Networks has provided complete technology solutions to the national security community. This is the fourth consecutive year Expression Networks has been listed in Inc. 5000 for fastest-growing private companies.