UX Research Manager, Pixel
Description For UX Research Manager, Pixel
Google's Pixel team is seeking a UX Research Manager to lead and shape the future of Pixel devices and services. This role combines leadership, research expertise, and strategic thinking to drive innovative mobile experiences. As a UX Research Manager, you'll lead a team of researchers, working closely with Hardware, Software, and Operations groups to create transformative user experiences.
The position requires a blend of research expertise and people management skills, with a focus on applying various research methodologies to hardware device development. You'll be responsible for guiding team members' careers while advocating for user needs and influencing product strategy. The role involves collaboration with executive leadership and cross-functional teams to drive research-based solutions.
Working at Google means joining a company that values user-focused design and innovative thinking. The Pixel team specifically works on creating the world's most helpful mobile experience, combining Google's AI, software, and hardware expertise. This role offers the opportunity to impact global smartphone development and shape user experiences worldwide.
The ideal candidate will bring a strong academic background in human-computer interaction or related fields, extensive experience in applied research, and proven leadership abilities. You'll work in a multi-disciplinary environment alongside UX Designers, Writers, Content Strategists, Program Managers, and Engineers, all dedicated to creating exceptional user experiences.
This position offers the chance to work on cutting-edge technology while leading a team of talented researchers. You'll be part of shaping the future of mobile technology, working with advanced designs and techniques in consumer electronics. The role combines strategic thinking, research expertise, and people management, making it an excellent opportunity for someone passionate about both user experience and leadership.
Responsibilities For UX Research Manager, Pixel
- Drive project priorities in alignment with project goals, and coordinate allocation of resources within the project
- Represent users' insights and concerns to cross project teams including Hardware, Software, and Operations groups
- Influence stakeholders across functions to gain support for research-based solutions
- Lead discussions through research by analyzing, consolidating, or synthesizing what is known about user, product, service, or business needs
- Support the operations and programs of New Pixel Hardware Programs, as well as our In-Market public users
Requirements For UX Research Manager, Pixel
- Bachelor's degree in Human-Computer Interaction, Cognitive Science, Statistics, Psychology, Anthropology, a related field, or equivalent practical experience
- 8 years of experience in an applied research setting, or similar
- 3 years of experience leading design projects, program management, and managing people or teams
- Master's degree or PhD preferred in relevant fields
- 10 years of experience conducting UX research preferred
- 7 years of experience working with executive leadership preferred
- 5 years of experience managing projects/programs in matrixed organizations preferred
- Experience with research methodologies on Hardware devices
Benefits For UX Research Manager, Pixel
- Equal opportunity employer
- Accommodation for disabilities
- Parental benefits
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