Senior UX Research Manager, YouTube

Note: Googles hybrid workplace includes remote and in-office roles. By applying to this position you will have an opportunity to share your preferred working location from the following:


In-office locations: San Bruno, CA, USA; New York, NY, USA.


Remote location(s): United States.

Minimum qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Human-Computer Interaction, Cognitive Science, Statistics, Psychology, Anthropology, related field, 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 work experience working with executive leaders.



Preferred qualifications:

Master's or PhD degree in Human-Computer Interaction, Cognitive Science, Statistics, Psychology, Anthropology, or related field.


15 years of relevant work experience, including experience 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.


Strong understanding of the strengths and shortcomings of different research methods, including when and how to apply them during each product phase.


Excellent working knowledge of statistics and the principles of experiment design.

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 whats 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 Googles products.

At YouTube, we believe that everyone deserves to have a voice, and that the world is a better place when we listen, share, and build community through our stories. We work together to give everyone the power to share their story, explore what they love, and connect with one another in the process. Working at the intersection of cutting-edge technology and boundless creativity, we move at the speed of culture with a shared goal to show people the world. We explore new ideas, solve real problems, and have fun and we do it all together.

Additional Information:

(Colorado only*) Minimum full-time salary range between $224,000 - $241,000 + bonus + equity + benefits.

*Note:
Disclosure as required by sb19-085 (8-5-20) of the minimum salary compensation for this role when being hired into our offices in Colorado.
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 vision and strategy discussions through research by analyzing, consolidating, or synthesizing what is known about user, product, service, or business needs.

Google is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. See also Google's EEO Policy and EEO is the Law. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know by completing our Accommodations for Applicants form.