Be at the heart of it!

We have a clear ambition to be the world's most customer-centric healthcare company. To bring our ambition to life, we are evolving how we do things to create value for our customers now and into the future. Our global purpose is to help our customers live healthier and happier lives. Just imagine the impact you could make.

Role Purpose

As Senior Design System Manager, you’ll lead the strategy, adoption, and operations of Bupa’s enterprise design system. You’ll ensure the system is scalable, efficient, and aligned with business goals—driving measurable value across portfolios.

You’ll work closely with product, design, engineering, and brand teams to embed system practices into delivery workflows. Your leadership will help teams deliver consistent, accessible, and high-quality experiences across web and native platforms.

This role reports to the Head of Design Capabilities and is being offered as a permanent full-time opportunity. The role can be based in Melbourne or Sydney, with hybrid working arrangements (a mix of working from home and in-office collaboration)

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Align design system strategy with business objectives and portfolio priorities.
• Govern contributions, quality standards, and adoption across teams.
• Deliver training, documentation, and advocacy to support system use.
• Maintain parity across web, iOS, and Android components.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to integrate system practices into planning and delivery.
• Manage team resources, budgets, and vendor relationships.

About You 

We’re seeking a visionary leader with deep expertise in design systems who can align strategy with business goals, champion governance and accessibility, and inspire teams to deliver consistent, scalable experiences across platforms.

Key Skills & Experience Required:

• 8+ years in design systems, product design, or front-end platform roles.
• 5+ years managing design systems at scale across web and native platforms.
• Experience building React component libraries with accessibility and multi-brand support.
• Strong knowledge of governance, contribution models, and quality assurance.
• Expertise in WCAG 2.2 and inclusive design practices.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Experience in agile delivery environments.
• Ability to lead teams and influence strategic decisions.

What’s in it for you 

We reward our people and celebrate their success. From providing initiatives that develop careers to looking after our people’s health, wellbeing and futures. Through the Viva Healthier and Happier program, we’re providing health benefits for everyone who works at Bupa, no matter their role. We want to support our people to be the healthiest and happiest versions of themselves.   

At Bupa your wellbeing, identity, and personal story are respected and valued. We are continuing to build teams that reflect the diversity of the communities we serve. Bupa is committed to providing equal opportunities and fostering a workplace and environment that is free of discrimination, bullying and harassment. 

We actively encourage applicants from all backgrounds and experiences, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, veterans, people with disabilities, and LGBTQIA+ applicants. 

We are dedicated to removing barriers to participation. If you need any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, or if you’d like to discuss how this role can be flexible for you, please let us know so we can support your participation on an equitable basis.