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  • Chief Product Officer (CPO)
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  • Product Design Manager
  • Design Manager
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Management

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CEO

Leads the entire organisation, setting the strategic vision and goals.

Chief Technology Officer (CTO)

Oversees technology strategy and innovation across the company.

Chief Product Officer (CPO)

Responsible for the overall product vision and strategy.

Chief Design Officer (CDO)

Leads the design function and ensures that design aligns with the company’s goals.

VP of

...Product/Design/Engineering

Heads of each department, overseeing strategy and management of teams.

Director of

...Product/Design/UX/Engineering

Manages multiple teams or a large department, responsible for delivering on high-level goals.

Head of

...Product/Design/UX/Engineering

Leads a specific team or area within the department.

Product Design Manager

Oversees the entire design process from concept to execution. They collaborate closely with product and engineering teams to ensure that design aligns with business goals and user needs.

Design Manager

Manages a team of designers, focusing on mentoring, career development, and ensuring design quality across projects.

UX Manager

Manages a team of UX designers, focusing on mentoring, career development, and ensuring design quality across projects.

Team Lead

Responsible for the day-to-day management of a team, ensuring projects are completed successfully.

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