Project Lead - Automotive UX Study
We're seeking a seasoned project management professional to lead a fast-paced automotive user experience study in Brazil. The ideal candidate will possess excellent organizational skills, strong communication abilities, and a solid technical toolkit.
* About the Project
* This is a 3-month contract opportunity (~40 hrs/week), requiring remote work with occasional on-site fieldwork in São Paulo.
* The successful candidate will be responsible for orchestrating day-to-day study operations, moderating research sessions with local drivers, and providing technical support.
Key Responsibilities
* Project Management & Coordination
* Develop and own the project plan, including timelines, budget, participant milestones, and working closely with the Ops Manager and UX Research Lead.
* Facilitate stand-ups with distributed teammates (US, Brazil, India).
* Field & Research Execution
* Moderate approximately 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
* Prepare, track, and recover equipment used to execute the study.
* Troubleshoot participant hardware, connectivity, and account issues; escalate edge-case bugs via JIRA.
* Document and iterate on Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and data ingestion for future Brazil-based studies.
Requirements
* Language: Native-level Portuguese and professional-level English (spoken & written).
* Residence / Work Authorization: Based in the greater São Paulo area; legally authorized to work as an independent contractor in Brazil.
* Experience: 3+ years in project coordination, research operations, UX research, or similar.
* Tools: Google Workspace, project-management suite (Asana/JIRA), basic spreadsheets; willingness to learn our proprietary research platform.
* Soft Skills: Exceptional organization, proactive communication, unflappable in ambiguous, fast-changing environments.
Benefits
* A competitive monthly contractor rate in BRL, based on experience.
* Strong performance may lead to a permanent role on the UX Operations team.