Originally appeared in UXBooth.com…
Summary: UX manager hiring is at an all-time high. Organizations can not hire UX managers fast enough, according to industry leaders. Understanding the implications of hiring this role is critical for leveraging the benefits an organization can gain from this title.
The role of a UX manager can provide significant business value for the company, or it can act as a facade and potentially weaken UX efforts. Aligning the current needs of your organization with the future growth trajectory that UX can provide is critical to getting the most from the UX leadership role. Organizations that position UX leaders with strategic priorities outperform those that define UX management as providing tactical value.
