UX Manager - Consumer Search (d/f/m)

Overview

We're looking for a strategic UX Manager to lead our Consumer Search & Orientation team and shape how millions of people find their next vehicle on mobile.de, Germany's largest automotive marketplace.

Job Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership

• Partner with cluster leadership (Product, Engineering, Business, Marketing) to shape product strategy and roadmap priorities
• Own the UX vision and strategy for consumer search and discovery, championing user needs at the leadership level
• Explore how emerging technologies (especially AI) can improve the search experience

Team Leadership & Development

• Lead, mentor, and grow a team of designers and researchers, fostering a creative and inclusive environment where they can do their best work
• Empower your team to conduct impactful research and integrate findings into the design process and strategic discussions

Product Excellence

• Drive UX excellence across the consumer platform, especially around orientation, search and AI experience
• Establish high standards for design quality, user research, and data‑informed decision making
• Become an expert and advocate for our users and their needs while maintaining strong business context

Job Qualifications

• At least 2 years of experience leading and developing UX teams, with a track record of growing people's capabilities
• Strong coaching skills and ability to create team culture that enables great work
• Comfortable managing both designers and researchers
• Experience creating product and design strategies that meet business goals and user needs
• Comfortable operating at both strategic and tactical levels, with experience securing buy‑in from leadership
• Extensive background in UX, with deep understanding of user‑centered design principles
• Strong grasp of user research methodologies and integrating research into product development
• Experience balancing user needs with business goals and technical constraints
• Excellent communicator who can articulate design rationale, present strategies, and influence across functions
• Comfortable leading discussions and working with a variety of teams and leaders across the company
• Passion for design, research, collaboration, and developing people
• Curiosity about users and emerging technologies, and the ability to provide clarity in ambiguous situations
• Effective English required; German is a plus

Job Benefits

• Competitive base salary and participation in the company’s incentive programs
• Company pension scheme on top of statutory retirement insurance
• Regular team and company events for networking and learning
• Access to coaching, learning platforms and resources
• Monthly transportation allowance
• Well‑equipped office with social zones for relaxation and connection
• Hybrid working with the option to work abroad for a set number of days per year
• Confidential employee assistance and support services for employees and families
• Enhanced parental leave and family‑friendly policies

Meaningful Work

We are a diverse, international, highly skilled and passionate team committed to a world where people share more and waste less. Every day you will have the opportunity to make a huge difference for our users and customers and shape the future.

Embracing AI

We're at the forefront of integrating cutting‑edge AI technologies into our operations. You will work with and learn about AI tools, contributing to projects that leverage AI to enhance efficiency, improve customer experiences, and drive our mission forward.

Growth and Development

We are a global organisation that truly believes in growing our people. We offer plenty of development and training opportunities and provide a budget for our team members.

Connection and Inclusion

Our culture is the glue that holds us together. We create an inclusive atmosphere with opportunities to connect in day‑to‑day work and through social team activities, both online and offline.