UX Research Manager, Pixel

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Mobile
Staff Software Engineer
In-Person
5,000+ Employees
8+ years of experience
Consumer

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. The position requires managing and developing team members while conducting qualitative research to influence product development and overall strategy. The role involves collaboration with UX, Engineering, and Product Management teams to create cutting-edge experiences across Google's products.

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in applied research settings and leadership capabilities. They will be responsible for guiding team members' careers while being a strong advocate for users. The role requires expertise in qualitative research methods and the ability to understand both UX execution and business aspects of product development.

Working on the Google Pixel team means being at the forefront of consumer electronics, combining Google's AI, software, and hardware capabilities to create transformative user experiences. The position offers the opportunity to impact global smartphone development and shape the future of mobile technology.

Key aspects of the role include driving project priorities, coordinating resources, representing user insights to cross-functional teams, and influencing stakeholders. The manager will lead research discussions and support both new hardware programs and existing users. This is an excellent opportunity for someone passionate about user experience, research, and technology leadership to make a significant impact at one of the world's leading tech companies.

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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 and 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
  • Experience applying research methodologies and understanding their strengths/limitations on Hardware devices
  • English proficiency is required

Benefits For UX Research Manager, Pixel

Medical Insurance
Vision Insurance
Dental Insurance
  • Google welcomes people with disabilities

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