Project Coordinator for Automotive UX Study
We are seeking a highly organized and proactive project coordinator to lead a fast-moving automotive UX study in Brazil.
The successful candidate 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.
* Project Management & Coordination
* Build and own the project plan—timelines, budget, participant milestones—working closely with the Operations 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:
* Bachelor's degree in a relevant field or equivalent experience.
* 3+ years in project coordination, research operations, UX research, or similar.
* Native-level Portuguese and professional-level English (spoken & written).
* Comfort diagnosing common hardware/connectivity issues (Wi-Fi, Android/iOS devices, Bluetooth peripherals).
* Familiarity with Google Workspace, project-management suites (Asana/JIRA), basic spreadsheets, and willingness to learn our proprietary research platform.
* Exceptional organization, proactive communication, and ability to work in ambiguous, fast-changing environments.
Bonus Qualifications:
* Prior automotive or in-vehicle research experience.
* Prior team management or project coordination experience.
Work Arrangement:
* 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.