UI Manager- US

This role is for one of the Weekday's clients Min Experience: 7 years Location: USA JobType: full-time We are seeking an experienced UI Manager (US) with a strong background as an Engineering Manager and deep expertise in ReactJS to lead and scale high-performing frontend engineering teams. This is a full-time role based in the United States, ideal for a leader who combines technical excellence with people management, delivery ownership, and strategic thinking. Key Responsibilities Lead, mentor, and manage a team of UI engineers, ensuring high performance, career growth, and technical excellence Own the end-to-end delivery of frontend/UI initiatives, from planning and design through development and deployment Architect scalable, maintainable, and high-performance UI solutions using ReactJS and modern frontend technologies Collaborate closely with product managers and designers to translate requirements into well-structured technical solutions Drive engineering best practices, including code quality, testing, performance optimization, and security standards Review code, guide architectural decisions, and ensure adherence to frontend development standards Establish and improve development processes, sprint planning, estimations, and delivery timelines Balance hands-on technical contributions with people management and strategic leadership Partner with backend and platform teams to ensure seamless API integration and system consistency Identify technical risks early and proactively propose solutions Support hiring efforts, onboarding, and team scaling initiatives Track and report on team performance, delivery metrics, and technical health of UI systems Stay current with evolving frontend technologies, frameworks, and industry trends, applying them where appropriate What Makes You a Great Fit Experience: Minimum 7+ years of overall experience in frontend engineering Proven experience in an Engineering Manager or UI Manager role Technical Expertise: Strong hands-on experience with ReactJS, modern JavaScript (ES6+), and frontend architecture Solid understanding of component-based design, state management, and performance optimization Experience working with RESTful APIs and collaborating with backend teams Leadership & Management: Demonstrated ability to lead, mentor, and grow engineering teams Experience managing delivery, resolving conflicts, and aligning teams with business goals Strong decision-making skills with a balance of technical depth and business awareness Collaboration & Communication: Excellent communication skills with the ability to work across product, design, and engineering stakeholders Comfortable presenting technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences Mindset & Approach: Ownership-driven leader who thrives in fast-paced environments Strong problem-solving mindset with attention to quality and user experience Passion for building scalable UI platforms and empowering teams to succeed