UX Project Lead

About

The DNA Group is seeking a UX Project Lead for our client. In this role, you will lead end-to-end design and implementation of improvements to the digital hiring experience. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams including developers, PeopleSoft experts, and stakeholders to drive user-centered design, optimize workflows, and deliver impactful digital solutions. This position requires strong UX expertise, project leadership, and the ability to manage complex initiatives in a fast-paced government environment.

Overview Requirements:

• Lead large-scale UX transformation initiatives involving multiple stakeholders and agencies
• Conduct user research, usability testing, and data analysis to inform design decisions
• Facilitate cross-departmental workshops to map business processes and user journeys
• Design site maps, wireframes, storyboards, and interaction flows
• Apply UI/UX best practices to improve digital hiring systems
• Collaborate with developers, PeopleSoft experts, and IT teams for implementation
• Translate research insights into actionable design improvements
• Support prioritization and implementation of system enhancements
• Monitor performance metrics and adjust strategies to meet defined goals
• Create visual designs aligned with UI style guides and standards
• Communicate complex ideas clearly to technical and non-technical stakeholders

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in IT, UX, Design, or related field, or equivalent experience
• 10+ years of professional experience in UX, human-centered design, or related field
• Expertise in UX design, design research, prototyping, testing, and implementation
• Strong experience managing complex digital projects, preferably in government environments
• Experience conducting user research and translating insights into solutions
• Strong project management and organizational skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively across teams
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Experience facilitating workshops with senior-level stakeholders
• Proficiency in Figma, Miro, Adobe Sketch (or similar), and Microsoft Office tools
• Familiarity with PeopleSoft and HTML (preferred)

Required Experience:

• Planning, Coordinating, and Monitoring Project Activities: 10+ years (Required)
• Leading Projects and Ensuring Compliance with Standards/Procedures: 10+ years (Required)
• Creative Direction and Design: 7 years (Required)
• Brand Strategy and Storytelling: 7 years (Required)
• Web and Mobile UI/UX: 7 years (Required)
• UI/UX for Human Services Applications: 7 years (Required)
• Bachelor’s Degree in IT or Related Field or Equivalent Experience: 10 years (Desired)
• Master-Level Experience Requirement (Bachelor’s + Equivalent of 16 Years Total Experience): (Required)

This Job Is Ideal for Someone Who Is:

• Team oriented — cooperative and collaborative
• People-oriented — enjoys interacting with people and working on group projects
• Adaptable/flexible — enjoys doing work that requires frequent shifts in direction
• Detail-oriented — would rather focus on the details of work than the bigger picture
• Achievement-oriented — enjoys taking on challenges, even if they might fail
• Autonomous/Independent — enjoys working with little direction
• Innovative — prefers working in unconventional ways or on tasks that require creativity
• High stress tolerance — thrives in a high-pressure environment

The DNA Group maintains a drug free workplace and conducts pre-employment drug-testing, where applicable, in accordance with federal, state, and local laws.