Manager, Governance and Enablement

Manager, Governance and Enablement Description - We are looking for a Manager of Governance & Enablement to drive the adoption of HP's Veneer Design System and scale the tools, processes, and programs that enable design teams across HP. This role leads a multidisciplinary team responsible for design system advocacy, education, training, enterprise design operations, and governance. The ideal candidate combines strong program management, communication, and organizational skills with a hands-on approach to driving adoption, improving workflows, and enabling teams to deliver consistent, high-quality digital experiences.

Key Responsibilities

• Design System Adoption and Advocacy: Lead advocacy and engagement programs that promote Veneer adoption across HP, build relationships with product teams, and identify opportunities to expand design system usage.
• Design Enablement and Education: Develop and deliver training, onboarding, documentation, and educational programs that help designers, developers, and product teams successfully adopt the design system.
• Design Operations and Tool Management: Oversee enterprise design platforms, including Figma and other collaboration and research tools, ensuring effective licensing, access management, vendor relationships, and operational support across HP.
• Governance and Process Improvement: Establish and improve processes, standards, and workflows that support consistent design practices, effective collaboration, and scalable operations.
• Communication and Community Engagement: Drive internal communication, community initiatives, events, and knowledge-sharing programs that strengthen awareness, engagement, and adoption of the design system.
• People and Program Leadership: Lead a multidisciplinary team, establish priorities, manage resources, and measure program effectiveness, operational efficiency, and adoption outcomes.
• Research Oversight: Provide management and operational support for UX Research activities as needed, ensuring alignment with organizational and business priorities.

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