Hi, I'm Katie Pitello - Senior UX Program Manager at Google
I thrive on transforming complex challenges into elegant user experiences. As a Senior UX Program Manager, I bring clarity to chaos and drive impactful product development. My passion is creating intuitive solutions that delight users and achieve business goals.
At a glance
Curated signals on strengths, focus areas, and how they can help.
Managed complex UX programs, driving product development from concept to launch.
Currently orchestrates user experience initiatives as a Senior UX Program Manager at Google.
Can help others by translating technical complexity into actionable, user-centered plans.
🚀 Career trajectory
Foundation in Marketing & Strategy
Began by mastering various marketing disciplines, building a strong understanding of brand development, digital strategy, and customer engagement.
✦ Digital Marketing
✦ Brand Development
✦ Marketing Strategy
Transition to Program Management
Leveraged strategic planning skills to transition into freelance program and project management roles, honing organizational and execution capabilities.
✦ Program Management
✦ Project Management
✦ Freelance
Deep Dive into Design Program Management
Specialized in design program management at MongoDB, focusing on the intersection of user experience and product development.
✦ Design Program Management
✦ Product Development
✦ UX
Senior UX Program Leadership
Currently driving significant UX initiatives as a Senior UX Program Manager at Google, shaping user-centered product experiences at scale.
✦ UX Program Management
✦ User Experience
💪🏻 Superpowers
Master of UX Program Orchestration
Seamlessly guiding cross-functional teams to deliver exceptional user experiences.
✦ Spearheaded complex UX programs from concept to launch.
✦ Defined roadmaps, managed timelines, and mitigated risks.
✦ Ensured alignment between user needs and business objectives.
Strategic Translator & Simplifier
Transforming intricate technical concepts into clear, user-centered solutions.
✦ Demystified complex product requirements for design and engineering.
✦ Fostered understanding between diverse stakeholder groups.
✦ Championed user empathy throughout the product lifecycle.
Chaos Organizer & Efficiency Driver
Implementing structure and process to navigate complex projects with agility.
✦ Developed streamlined workflows for UX program management.
✦ Proactively identified and resolved process bottlenecks.
✦ Enabled teams to deliver high-quality results efficiently.
I'm excited about
✦ Connecting with leaders in product and design to explore innovative UX strategies.
✦ Discovering new frameworks for managing complex, high-impact technology projects.
✦ Finding collaborators passionate about user-centric product development.
I can help with
✦ Guiding teams through the complexities of UX program management.
✦ Translating product vision into actionable design and development plans.
✦ Implementing efficient processes to streamline project execution.
I would love your help on
✦ Insights into emerging trends in user research methodologies.
✦ Recommendations for tools that enhance cross-functional collaboration.
✦ Connections with thought leaders in AI-driven user experiences.