UX Research Manager, Search Discover

Google is a global technology leader specializing in internet-related services and products.
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Staff Software Engineer
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5,000+ Employees
8+ years of experience
Enterprise SaaS · AI

Description For UX Research Manager, Search Discover

Google's UX Research Manager position for Search Discover is a leadership role focused on shaping the future of Google's search experience. As part of Google's User Experience (UX) team, you'll lead a multi-disciplinary group of professionals while advocating for user-centric design. The role combines strategic leadership, research expertise, and people management, requiring you to guide team members' careers while conducting and overseeing crucial user research initiatives. You'll work closely with Engineering and Product Management teams to innovate Google's search products, which impact billions of users globally. The position demands expertise in qualitative research methods, business acumen, and the ability to influence stakeholders across the organization. Google's commitment to user-focused design principles and inclusive workplace culture provides an environment where research leaders can make significant contributions to products that serve users worldwide. The role offers the opportunity to shape the future of information search while working with cutting-edge technology and talented professionals in a supportive, diverse environment.

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Responsibilities For UX Research Manager, Search Discover

  • Influence stakeholders across organizations to gain support for research-based, user-centric solutions
  • Own project priorities in alignment with larger product goals, and oversee allocation of resources within the project
  • Drive ideas to improve products and services through research-driven insights and recommendations
  • Lead teams to define and evaluate product, service, ecosystem impact
  • Own outlook and strategy discussions through research by analyzing, consolidating, or synthesizing what is known about user, product, service, or business needs

Requirements For UX Research Manager, Search Discover

  • Bachelor's degree in Human-Computer Interaction, Cognitive Science, Statistics, Psychology, Anthropology, related field, or equivalent practical experience
  • 8 years of experience in an applied research setting, or similar
  • 3 years of experience leading design projects and managing people or teams
  • Master's degree or PhD in Human-Computer Interaction, Cognitive Science, Statistics, Psychology, Anthropology, or related field (preferred)
  • 8 years of experience conducting UX research on products (preferred)
  • 7 years of experience working with executive leadership (preferred)
  • 5 years of experience managing projects, and working in a large, matrixed organization (preferred)

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