.Manager, Product ResearchLocations: Los Angeles, California; San Francisco, California; Palo Alto, California; New York, New YorkTime Type: Full timePosted: 30+ Days AgoJob Requisition ID: R0036076Snap Inc is a technology company. We believe the camera presents the greatest opportunity to improve the way people live and communicate. Snap contributes to human progress by empowering people to express themselves, live in the moment, learn about the world, and have fun together. The Company's three core products are Snapchat, a visual messaging app that enhances your relationships with friends, family, and the world; Lens Studio, an augmented reality platform that powers AR across Snapchat and other services; and its AR glasses, Spectacles.The Product team uses creativity, insights, and operational excellence to steer our product vision across Snap Inc. This team of designers, scientists, and product managers work in a highly collaborative environment to build the products and experiences that bring our community together in new and special ways.We are looking for a Manager, Product Research to join Snap Inc!What you'll do:Identify unique user needs and behaviors that drive the team to create innovative products.Proactively identify research needs and partner closely with Product Managers, Designers, Engineers, Data Scientists, and Growth teams to define multiple research roadmaps and strategies based on product, business, and user needs.Manage Senior Researchers capable of executing major projects at an organizational and company level.Lead and influence cross-functional teams without oversight.Manage and grow teammates at various levels of experience.Analyze qualitative and quantitative findings and articulate actionable product and design insights to partners.Be a strong advocate for the user – evangelize user-centered design practices and the importance of usability within the development groups, our company, and other cross-functional organizations.Be a part of a fast-paced and impactful team, supporting broader research initiatives.Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:Advanced understanding of UX Research methods with the ability to articulate study design to stakeholders.Excellent presentation skills and comfort communicating at executive level.Ability to deliver on multiple projects with competing deadlines.Ability to think outside the box and bring new ideas and thinking to the UX Research space.Minimum Qualifications:Bachelor's degree in design, HCI, Psychology, Anthropology, Cognitive Science, or related field or equivalent years of experience.8+ years of experience conducting UX Research for product and design teams.2+ years of experience leading or managing UX Research teams.Preferred Qualifications:Advanced degree in Human Factors, HCI, cognitive psychology, or related area.Experience leading international research.Experience leading growth research
