Senior UX Research Manager, Search Verticals and Translate

1 Month ago • 10-10 Years • Product Design • UI/UX Design • $224,000 PA - $315,000 PA

Job Summary

Job Description

As a Senior UX Research Manager at Google Search, you'll lead and mentor research teams, define product strategy, and drive the future of Google's search experience. You'll work across Search Verticals and Translate, applying quantitative and qualitative research methodologies to influence product design and decision-making. Responsibilities include overseeing project priorities, allocating resources, driving research-based solutions, and collaborating with cross-functional teams (UX and Engineering). You'll analyze user needs and translate findings into actionable recommendations to improve products and services for billions of users globally. The role requires a deep understanding of UX research and leadership experience in managing teams and projects within a large, matrixed organization.
Must have:
  • 10+ years applied research experience
  • 5+ years managing UX research teams
  • 2+ years managing managers
  • Experience launching consumer products
  • Quantitative/Qualitative research expertise
  • Influence stakeholders with research-based solutions
Good to have:
  • Master's or PhD in related field
  • Experience working with executive leadership
  • Experience in 0-1 product spaces
  • Integrating user research into design practices
Perks:
  • Bonus
  • Equity
  • Benefits

Job Details


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 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 help define and drive the future of Google design. You identify and set product strategy, envision complex UX ecosystems and inspire teams to push the boundaries of what’s possible. You 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 members of your team, and collaborate with leaders of other UX and Engineering teams to create innovative experiences across all of Google’s products.

In Google Search, we're reimagining what it means to search for information – any way and anywhere. To do that, we need to solve complex engineering challenges and expand our infrastructure, while maintaining a universally accessible and useful experience that people around the world rely on. In joining the Search team, you'll have an opportunity to make an impact on billions of people globally.

The US base salary range for this full-time position is $224,000-$315,000 + bonus + equity + benefits. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process.

Please note that the compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the base salary only, and do not include bonus, equity, or benefits. Learn more about .

Responsibilities

  • 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 strategy discussions through research by analyzing, consolidating, or synthesizing what is known about user, product, service, or business needs.

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