Senior UX Research Manager, Android, Wear OS

Google; London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a User Experience (UX) leader to shape the future of design across its products. This role requires a visionary who can inspire teams and drive product strategy while leveraging extensive UX research experience. As a key player, you will mentor talented individuals, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and push the boundaries of user experience. Join a forward-thinking organization that believes in the power of technology to enhance lives, offering a unique opportunity to impact millions of users globally.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in applied research and UX research.
• 5+ years managing UX research teams and experience with executive leadership.

Responsibilities

• Influence stakeholders to support user-centric solutions.
• Drive improvements through research-driven insights.

Skills

UX Research

People Management

Quantitative Research Methodologies

Qualitative Research Methodologies

Product Strategy

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Master's degree or PhD in related field

Job description

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Minimum qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
• 10 years of experience in an applied research setting, or similar.
• 5 years of people management experience managing UX research teams.
• 2 years of experience managing managers.
• Experience leading and launching consumer products, including delivering 0-to-1 and scaling products.
• Experience with quantitative/qualitative research methodologies, including building/leading teams of qualitative and quantitative researchers.

Preferred qualifications:

• Master's degree or PhD in Human-Computer Interaction, Cognitive Science, Statistics, Psychology, Anthropology, or a related field.
• 10 years of experience conducting UX research on products and working with executive leadership (e.g., Director level and above).
• 8 years of experience managing projects, and working in a large, matrixed organization.
• Experience managing teams within 0-1 spaces and guiding cross-functional product teams to prioritize insights-focused decision making.
• Experience integrating user research into product designs and design practices.

About the job

As a User Experience (UX) leader, you will help define and drive the future of Google design. You will identify and set product strategy, envision complex UX ecosystems, and inspire teams to push the boundaries of what's possible. You should possess a clear vision of the future of user experience and have the courage to pursue forward-thinking design.

In this role, you will apply your passion for brand, craft, and design fidelity to guide research and design processes, mentor talented team members, and collaborate with leaders of other UX and Engineering teams to create innovative experiences across all of Google's products.

Android is Google's open-source mobile operating system powering more than 3 billion devices worldwide. Android aims to bring computing to everyone in the world, believing that computing is a superpower for good, enabling access to information, economic opportunity, productivity, connectivity, and more. We think everyone should have access to the best computing has to offer. We provide the platform for OEMs and developers to build compelling devices that run the best apps and services for everyone.

Responsibilities

• Influence stakeholders across organizations to support research-based, user-centric solutions.
• Own project priorities aligned with larger product goals and oversee resource allocation.
• Drive improvements in products and services through research-driven insights and recommendations.
• Lead teams to define and evaluate product, service, and ecosystem impact.
• Own strategy discussions through research by analyzing, consolidating, or synthesizing knowledge about user, product, service, or business needs.