# Systems Thinking

Skill · Soft Skills and Communication

Canonical page: https://career.thegoodapps.co/skills/systems-thinking

An analytical approach that views a problem or organization as an interconnected whole rather than a set of isolated parts, focusing on relationships, feedback loops, and how changes in one area ripple through the system. It's used by engineers, business strategists, and policy makers to understand root causes of complex problems rather than just symptoms. Popularized in works like Peter Senge's 'The Fifth Discipline,' it's valued as a soft skill for leadership and complex problem-solving roles.

## Systems Thinking in the job market

- Open roles: 6
- Employers hiring: 6
- Last checked: September 13, 2026

## Roles that use Systems Thinking

- [UX Designer](https://career.thegoodapps.co/occupations/ux-designer) — 2
- [Customer Success Manager](https://career.thegoodapps.co/occupations/customer-success-manager) — 1
- [Program Manager](https://career.thegoodapps.co/occupations/program-manager) — 1
- [Vice President of Strategy](https://career.thegoodapps.co/occupations/vice-president-of-strategy) — 1

## Employers hiring for Systems Thinking

- [Mastercard](https://career.thegoodapps.co/organizations/mastercard) — 1 open role
- [Medtronic](https://career.thegoodapps.co/organizations/medtronic) — 1 open role
- [Moderna](https://career.thegoodapps.co/organizations/moderna) — 1 open role
- [Omada Health](https://career.thegoodapps.co/organizations/omada-health) — 1 open role
- [SAP](https://career.thegoodapps.co/organizations/sap) — 1 open role
- [The Home Depot](https://career.thegoodapps.co/organizations/the-home-depot) — 1 open role

Related skills: [Critical Thinking](https://career.thegoodapps.co/skills/critical-thinking), [Root Cause Analysis](https://career.thegoodapps.co/skills/root-cause-analysis), [Complex Problem Solving](https://career.thegoodapps.co/skills/complex-problem-solving), [Problem Solving](https://career.thegoodapps.co/skills/problem-solving), [Strategic Planning](https://career.thegoodapps.co/skills/strategic-planning), [Design Thinking](https://career.thegoodapps.co/skills/design-thinking), [Systems Engineering](https://career.thegoodapps.co/skills/systems-engineering), [Complex Systems](https://career.thegoodapps.co/skills/complex-systems)

## Open roles requiring Systems Thinking (6)

- [Senior UX Designer - Customer Experience](https://career.thegoodapps.co/jobs/24a8e3e3-c7d7-40e2-9cf5-02498fcebb52/senior-ux-designer-customer-experience-at-sap) at [SAP](https://career.thegoodapps.co/organizations/sap) — Full-time, Ho Chi Minh, VN, 700000
- [Senior UX/UI Designer](https://career.thegoodapps.co/jobs/dc398f84-d05f-4e25-9e52-e40ddec9c2c2/senior-ux-ui-designer-at-medtronic) at [Medtronic](https://career.thegoodapps.co/organizations/medtronic) — $124,800 – $187,200
- [Associate Director, Resilience Strategic Partnerships – UK](https://career.thegoodapps.co/jobs/45f5552c-ccf1-47d8-96c8-21bc699df2c5/associate-director-resilience-strategic-partnerships-uk-at-moderna) at [Moderna](https://career.thegoodapps.co/organizations/moderna)
- [Vice President, GBSC Strategy & Innovation](https://career.thegoodapps.co/jobs/9dd31086-16cf-41c1-9451-ddd1a6f7fa18/vice-president-gbsc-strategy-innovation-at-mastercard) at [Mastercard](https://career.thegoodapps.co/organizations/mastercard) — Full-time, O Fallon, MO, $189,000 – $312,000
- [UX Principal](https://career.thegoodapps.co/jobs/0c3dc6e5-7d1e-4188-ab17-6e1a39123d43/ux-principal-at-the-home-depot) at [The Home Depot](https://career.thegoodapps.co/organizations/the-home-depot) — Atlanta, GA
- [Customer Experience Enablement Senior Manager](https://career.thegoodapps.co/jobs/8b2b2774-aee4-48db-ad3d-c4d4f29598b7/customer-experience-enablement-senior-manager-at-omada-health) at [Omada Health](https://career.thegoodapps.co/organizations/omada-health) — Full-time, Remote, USA, $140,800 – $202,400