Senior Manager, Product Design (Verify and Share)

Docker is a remote first company with employees across Europe, APAC and the Americas that simplifies the lives of developers who are making world-changing apps.  We raised our Series C funding in March 2022 for $105M at a $2.1B valuation. We continued to see exponential revenue growth last year.  Join us for a whale of a ride!

We are looking for a Senior Manager, Product Design to work closely with Engineering and Product Management in discovering and launching new product capabilities within two Product lines, Verify and Share. 

The Verify Product Line is where we develop and ship Docker Scout and are solving challenging problems in the software supply chain market. With millions of active developers globally and the increasing importance and challenge of shipping secure software, this is a rare opportunity to transform an industry. 

The Share Product Line is where we develop and ship Docker Official Images, publisher tools, and Docker Hub. Docker Hub and our content help developers to bring their ideas to life by delivering a magical experience simplifying and accelerating the complexities of building and shipping applications. 

Product Design at Docker is a fast-paced environment with lots of opportunity for those who are energized by designing for technical users. While we work closely with Product Management and Engineering to build and learn quickly, building a thriving Product Design community is critical to our success. As a manager on the team you will be responsible for contributing operational improvements and shaping team culture. Come help us shape the future of Product Design at Docker!

Responsibilities:

• Hire, coach and mentor a team of ~4 talented and dedicated designers. Provide ongoing guidance and support to help the team grow professionally and deliver high quality results

• Oversee multiple cross-functional teams and projects, ensuring designers are focused on delivering value to our customers

• Facilitate design reviews and communicate upwards and outwards to ensure open collaboration and visibility of your team’s work

• Work closely with cross-functional leadership to incorporate user and design perspectives into strategy, roadmap and planning

• Contribute to design deliverables as needed to help the team deliver

• Ensure frequent research with the customer, both internal and external

• Work with the Product Design team across all Product Lines to drive the development and maintenance of design guidelines and best practices to foster coherent experiences across products

• Work as part of a larger Product Design organization with shared processes and tools

Ideal candidate:

• Genuine interest in the personal and professional growth of your team members

• High level of taste with track record of raising the bar and keeping it high

• Ability to drive a predictable and fast-paced design delivery cadence across multiple teams

• Ability to drive and ship design-driven initiatives in a matrix environment

• Prior experience leading a design team for technical and complex use cases in cross-functional teams

• Keen on doing enough hands-on design work to teach and demonstrate a compelling, polished, and innovative design sensibility

What to expect in the first 30 days

• Get to know the team and connecting via 1:1 sessions with your team and cross-functional peers

• Get familiar with Docker’s products and technology

• Understand Docker’s product vision and how it relates to your team's goals and objectives

• Write a heuristic review of opportunities for improvement in the product

• Tell us where you need support as you work to build a world class team

What to expect in the first 90 days

• Continue learning (we love a growth mindset here and believe in progress over perfection)

• Orient to the team’s talents, current product direction, and success metrics

• Participate in or facilitate user research sessions. Communicate findings with the Product, Design, and Engineering teams

• Facilitate team cohesion, team meetings, and feedback sessions across the Product Design team and cross-functionally

• Get involved in product roadmap development for your team

• Demonstrate impact on direction at Docker while setting goals with the team

• Develop a deep understanding of our users and why they love Docker

What to expect in the first year

• Deliver UX changes positively impacting the lives of millions of developers globally

• Plan and facilitate collaborative activities and workshops for your team

• Shape your team’s roadmaps and vision in close collaboration with product and engineering peers

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Perks (for Full Time Employees)

• Freedom & flexibility; fit your work around your life

• Home office setup; we want you comfortable while you work

• 16 weeks of paid Parental leave

• Technology stipend equivalent to $100 net/month

• PTO plan that encourages you to take time to do the things you enjoy

• Quarterly, company-wide hackathons

• Training stipend for conferences, courses and classes

• Equity; we are a growing start-up and want all employees to have a share in the success of the company

• Docker Swag

• Medical benefits, retirement and holidays vary by country

Docker embraces diversity and equal opportunity. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The more inclusive we are, the better our company will be.

Due to the remote nature of this role, we are unable to provide visa sponsorship.

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