UX Research Manager

Company: Meta
Location: Seattle
Posted on: September 24, 2022

Job Description:

You can create a Career Profile to get job suggestions, prepare for the interview process, and more. Our UX Research team is designing for the global diversity of human needs, which requires us to deeply understand the behaviors of the people behind them. Facebook Inc. UX researchers tackle some of the most complex challenges to gain deeper insights into how people interact with each other and the world around them, and work collaboratively to contribute new ideas to products that impact the experiences of billions of people on a global scale.We employ a variety of qualitative and quantitative methods to accomplish our goals, including surveys, focus groups, field studies, usability tests, and 1:1 interviews. We value a diverse range of perspectives and stem from many different backgrounds-geographically, culturally, educationally, philosophically. We come from industry and academia, with roots in anthropology, design research, economics, HCI, human factors, market research, political science, sociology, social computing, and social psychology, among others.Facebook Inc. is looking for a UX Research Manager with research, communication and people management skills. Facebook Inc. is a diverse set of products - it's ripe for research. But figuring out the right research, the appropriate involvement, and the ideal touch points is a delicate balance, especially in a process-averse culture. What makes a good candidate? Someone who has exceptional research skills, but who also understands the balance between scrappy and rigor, and ultimately how research translates into design and product decisions. It's not enough to answer interesting questions about user behavior; our team focuses on impact. You will oversee a team of world-class researchers across a key product vertical, and across multiple research disciplines. Build and manage high-performing teams with researchers of different disciplines. Independently manage day-to-day activities and complex situations. Identify problems and solutions around escalations. Set clear expectations and goals for direct reports and collective team while holding individuals and team accountable for success. Build and develop a research toolkit that extends across all levels of complexity. Successfully partner with other research teams across the Facebook Inc. organization. Build strong relationships with other research teams at Facebook Inc. to ensure a cohesive and cross-functional vision for Research at Facebook Inc. Become a trusted, strategic partner to product stakeholders by communicating and demonstrating the value of user research, and by delivering insights that lead to demonstrable business value. Partner with the recruiting organization to build diverse teams and inclusive environments. Provide clear, actionable feedback and support to develop and grow individuals work closely with underperformers to help them meet expectations. Determine team composition, placement decisions and hiring strategy. Mentor other managers (research or cross functional) at multiple levels. Resource Allocation - ensure we are always focusing on the highest priority things, focusing both on the short term needs as well as looking ahead to the next big challenge. Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's degree or significant experience conducting UX research with meaningful business impact 10+ years of experience conducting and/or studying research post-Bachelor's degree 2+ years experience directly managing, coaching and developing full-time researchers Experience directly managing across different research methodologies Experience directly conducting primary research (either qualitative or quantitative) end-to-end (i.e., designing, fielding, analyzing and reporting out data) Experience building teams over time through hiring, growing, and retaining high-performing researchers Track record of translating research into business impact Experience working with a variety of cross-functional peers and stakeholders (e.g., product managers, data scientists, designers, engineers, policy, communications, marketing) Preferred Qualifications Experience with consumer products, consumer insights, or product development 2+ years of UX research experience Locations Warning notice Data Center About Meta Meta builds technologies that help people connect, find communities, and grow businesses. When Facebook launched in 2004, it changed the way people connect. Apps like Messenger, Instagram and WhatsApp further empowered billions around the world. Now, Meta is moving beyond 2D screens toward immersive experiences like augmented and virtual reality to help build the next evolution in social technology. People who choose to build their careers by building with us at Meta help shape a future that will take us beyond what digital connection makes possible today-beyond the constraints of screens, the limits of distance, and even the rules of physics. Meta is committed to providing reasonable support (called accommodations) in our recruiting processes for candidates with disabilities, long term conditions, mental health conditions or sincerely held religious beliefs, or who are neurodivergent or require pregnancy-related support. If you need support, please reach out to accommodations-ext@fb.com . (Colorado only*) Estimated salary of $183,000/year + bonus + equity + benefits
*Note: Disclosure as required by sb19-085(8-5-20) Meta is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, reproductive health decisions, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, genetic information, political views or activity, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. You may view our Equal Employment Opportunity notice here. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law. We may use your information to maintain the safety and security of Meta, its employees, and others as required or permitted by law. You may view Meta's Pay Transparency Policy, Equal Employment Opportunity is the Law notice, and Notice to Applicants for Employment and Employees by clicking on their corresponding links. Additionally, Meta participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations, as required by law. Meta is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at accommodations-ext@fb.com .

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