Senior UX Research Manager, Search Discover AI

Google•Mountain View, CA

13h•$224,000 - $315,000

About The Position

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 goal 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.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience.
10 years of experience in an applied research setting, or similar.
5 years of experience leading design projects and managing people or teams.
3 years of experience working with executive leaders.
Experience developing or launching AI/ML products or technologies.

Nice To Haves

Master's or PhD degree in Human-Computer Interaction, Cognitive Science, Statistics, Psychology, Anthropology, or related field.
15 years of experience in integrating user research into product designs and design practices.
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 a high-performing and cross-functional team and research agencies, conducting quantitative and qualitative research.

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.