Vice President, UX Lead

Description

• Lead large, distributed design teams across multiple projects and sites Design Excellence & Innovation
• Manage partnerships with major technology vendors, particularly Palantir Technologies, to influence product roadmaps and ensure Nuclear OS leverages best-in-class UX capabilities
• Drive innovation in complex data visualization and project management interfaces that make nuclear construction data accessible and actionable
• Represent TNC's UX vision at industry conferences, with regulatory bodies, and to external stakeholders
• Recruit, mentor, and develop top design talent to build a diverse, high-performing team capable of tackling complex nuclear industry challenges
• Partner with executive leadership to align UX strategy with business objectives and communicate the value of design to C-suite stakeholders
• Oversee the creation of enterprise-wide design systems and component libraries that ensure consistency and efficiency across Nuclear OS applications
• Lead cross-functional collaboration between UX, software engineering, nuclear engineering, procurement, and construction teams to ensure user-centered design is embedded throughout the organization
• Build relationships with nuclear industry professionals to ensure designs meet real-world operational needs
• Champion user research and testing methodologies that deeply understand the workflows of nuclear construction professionals, field engineers, and regulatory personnel
• Ensure accessibility and usability standards are met across all digital products, including mobile and field applications
• Establish career development pathways and performance frameworks that enable designers to grow and excel
• Foster a culture of innovation, quality, and rapid iteration that balances user needs with regulatory requirements and safety-critical design principles
• Lead the design of AI-native experiences that leverage machine learning and predictive analytics within the Palantir technology stack
• Define and champion design standards and best practices across the organization, establishing TNC as a leader in nuclear industry UX
• Work closely with Palantir Technologies to leverage their platform capabilities and shape the future of enterprise UX for data-intensive applications
• Build and lead a world-class UX organization including UX designers, researchers, content strategists, and design technologists

Requirements

• Experience with enterprise-scale software systems and complex data visualization for technical users
• Background in AI/ML product design and designing for intelligent systems
• Proven track record building and scaling design organizations from the ground up or through significant transformation
• 15+ years of UX/product design experience with 8+ years in leadership roles managing design teams
• Experience with field/mobile worker applications and designing for challenging operational environments
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in UX Design, Human-Computer Interaction, Design, Computer Science, or related field
• Experience establishing design systems and scaling design operations across organizations
• Experience in highly regulated industries such as nuclear, aerospace, defense, healthcare, or financial services
• Familiarity with Palantir technologies or similar data integration platforms
• Track record of fostering collaborative, innovative design cultures that deliver measurable business impact
• Strong communication skills with ability to interface with C-suite executives, technical teams, and external stakeholders
• Experience designing industrial, construction, or engineering software for technical professional users
• Technical background or strong ability to collaborate deeply with engineering teams
• Demonstrated ability to lead large, distributed design teams across multiple products and platforms
• Deep expertise in user research methodologies, design thinking, and human-centered design processes
• Experience in nuclear industry or large-scale infrastructure projects

Benefits

• Generous vacation policy, plus holidays
• Competitive compensation packages
• Medical, dental, vision plans
• 401k with company match

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance