About this Project
Are you looking for a challenging role that will allow you to utilize your project management skills in an exciting way? This project is an excellent opportunity to lead a fast-moving automotive UX study in São Paulo.
Project Overview
You will be responsible for orchestrating day-to-day study operations, assisting in moderating in-vehicle research sessions with local drivers, and providing light device/IT support to keep everything running smoothly. High performers may receive a full-time offer when the project wraps.
Key Responsibilities:
* Project Management & Coordination
* Build and own the project plan – timelines, budget, participant milestones – working closely with the Ops Manager and UX Research Lead.
* Run stand-ups with distributed teammates (US, Brazil, India).
* Field & Research Execution
* Moderate ~2 weeks of in-vehicle sessions in São Paulo, guiding participants through tasks and capturing high-quality data.
* Translate consent forms, short surveys, and session notes between Portuguese and English.
* Technical & Logistics Support
* Prep, track, and recover equipment used to execute study.
* Troubleshoot participant hardware, connectivity, and account issues; escalate edge-case bugs to engineering via JIRA.
* Document and iterate on SOPs, and data ingestion for future Brazil-based studies.
Requirements
This role requires strong organizational, proactive communication, and problem-solving skills. The ideal candidate will have 3+ years of experience in project coordination, research operations, UX research, or similar fields.
Preferred Qualifications:
* Prior automotive or in-vehicle research experience.
* Prior team management or project coordination experience.
Contract Details:
* Term: 3 months (~40 hrs/week).
* Hybrid: Remote most days; up to 2 weeks of on-site fieldwork.
* Compensation: Competitive monthly contractor rate in BRL, based on experience.
Conversion Path: Strong performance may lead to an offer for a permanent role on the UX Operations team.