About Us
We're seeking a highly skilled and bilingual Project Manager to lead our fast-paced automotive UX study in São Paulo.
* As a Project Manager, you'll 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 ticketing system.
* Document and iterate on SOPs, and data ingestion for future Brazil-based studies.
Requirements
* Bilingual proficiency in Portuguese and English.
* 3+ years in project coordination, research operations, UX research, or similar.
* Comfort diagnosing common hardware / connectivity issues (Wi-Fi, Android / iOS devices, Bluetooth peripherals).
* Familiarity with project-management tools (Google Workspace, Asana, JIRA) and basic spreadsheets.
* Exceptional organization, proactive communication, and ability to work in ambiguous environments.
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.
* Competitive monthly contractor rate in BRL, based on experience.
Future Opportunities
Strong performance may lead to an offer for a permanent role on the UX Operations team.