Manager, CX Research and Behavioral Science

Experis Technology Group; United States; Remote; USD 141,000 - 191,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Plan

Dental Plan

Vision Plan

Health Savings Account

Health Flexible Spending Account

Dependent Care FSA

Supplemental Life Insurance

Short Term Disability Insurance

Long Term Disability Insurance

Business Travel Insurance

401(k) Plus Match

Weekly Pay

Job summary

ManpowerGroup seeks a Manager, CX Research and Behavioral Science to lead end-to-end research on colleague sentiment and readiness as AI is deployed across the organization.

You will design mixed-method studies, apply behavioral science frameworks, and collaborate with HR and AI teams to translate insights into adoption roadmaps and measurable outcomes.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in customer research, insights, personas, and measurement.
• Ability to select suitable qualitative/quantitative methods.
• Experience translating insights into actionable recommendations.

Responsibilities

• Lead full end-to-end research process focused on colleague sentiment and readiness.
• Design and conduct qualitative and quantitative studies (surveys, focus groups, interviews, sentiment analysis).
• Apply behavioral science frameworks to shape questions and surface insights.
• Partner with HR, internal communications, and AI teams to inform adoption roadmaps.
• Quantify adoption impact using platform telemetry and CPIs/KPIs.

Skills

CX research

Storytelling

Data visualization

Cross-functional collaboration

Tools

LLM tooling

Prompting tools

Evaluation & QA

Synthetic personas

Digital twins

Job description

Our client is seeking a Manager, CX Research and Behavioral Science to join their team. As a Manager, CX Research and Behavioral Science, you will be part of the CX Research and Behavioral Science (CXRBS) Team reporting to the Director of CX Research and Behavioral Science. The ideal candidate will have a passion for customer experience research, the ability to translate complex insights into clear recommendations, and the drive to measure adoption impact as AI is deployed across the organization—aligning successfully in the organization.

Job Title: Manager, CX Research and Behavioral Science

Location: Remote, 10% travel

Pay Range: $80/hour, w2

What's the Job?

• Lead the full research process—from planning and execution to data analysis, insights generation, report writing, storytelling, and defining success metrics—focused on colleague sentiment, readiness, and behavior as AI is deployed.
• Design and conduct qualitative and quantitative research (surveys, pulse checks, focus groups, interviews, and sentiment analysis) to understand colleague concerns and readiness, and turn findings into a central resource across programs.
• Apply behavioral science frameworks (e.g., habit loops, nudge theory, behavior change models) to shape research questions and surface insights that fuel creative problem-solving.
• Partner with HR, internal communications, and technical AI implementation teams to inform change strategy, personalization, and adoption roadmaps—representing the voice of the colleague in internal discussions.
• Combine behavioral research with platform telemetry to quantify and track the impact of adoption initiatives, including leading development and tracking of CPIs/KPIs and managing XM questions based on those CPIs.

What's Needed?

• Five (5) or more years of relevant experience in customer research, insights, personas, and measurement, including end-to-end product research within cross-functional product teams (from design and recruitment through final deliverable).
• Strong knowledge of customer research methods (CX research preferred), with the ability to select the right qualitative and quantitative approach for the question at hand.
• Demonstrated working knowledge of modern AI tooling (e.g., LLM-based workflows, prompt and prototyping tools, evaluation and QA methods, and emerging methods such as synthetic personas and digital twins).
• Experience with storytelling and data visualization, including knowledge of research statistical testing, to communicate findings clearly to varied audiences.
• Proven ability to synthesize multiple data sources into actionable recommendations that influence business strategy and product decisions, while managing complex projects across matrix teams.

What's in it for me?

• Opportunity to drive research-grounded change and adoption strategies that help colleagues adopt AI tools with confidence.
• Chance to lead cross-functional, collaborative work that connects behavioral insights to measurable adoption outcomes.
• Role ownership across the entire research lifecycle, including success metrics, reporting, and stakeholder storytelling.
• Exposure to AI-powered research practices, including GenAI-supported prototyping and evaluation of emerging research approaches.
• Support for continuous learning through staying current on industry trends, emerging research methods, and responsible AI practices.

Upon completion of waiting period consultants are eligible for:

• Medical and Prescription Drug Plans
• Dental Plan
• Vision Plan
• Health Savings Account
• Health Flexible Spending Account
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance
• Business Travel Insurance
• 401(k), Plus Match
• Weekly Pay

About ManpowerGroup, Parent Company of: Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells.

ManpowerGroup® (NYSE: MAN), the leading global workforce solutions company, helps organizations transform in a fast-changing world of work by sourcing, assessing, developing, and managing the talent that enables them to win. We develop innovative solutions for hundreds of thousands of organizations every year, providing them with skilled talent while finding meaningful, sustainable employment for millions of people across a wide range of industries and skills. Our expert family of brands – Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells – creates substantial value for candidates and clients across more than 75 countries and territories and has done so for over 70 years. We are recognized consistently for our diversity - as a best place to work for Women, Inclusion, Equality and Disability and in 2023 ManpowerGroup was named one of the World's Most Ethical Companies for the 14th year - all confirming our position as the brand of choice for in-demand talent.