About the Position
We are seeking a highly skilled project manager to lead a fast-paced automotive UX study in Sao Paulo. The ideal candidate will have a solid technical toolkit, on-the-ground research chops, and bilingual skills (Portuguese/English).
Key Responsibilities:
* Project Management & Coordination
* Build and own the project plan—timelines, budget, participant milestones—working closely with Ops Manager and UX Research Lead.
* Run stand-ups with distributed teammates (US, Brazil, India).
* Field & Research Execution
* Modere ~2 weeks of in-vehicle sessions in Sao 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.
Basic Qualifications
* Residence / Work Authorization
* Based in the greater Sao Paulo area; legally authorized to work as an independent contractor in Brazil.
* Language
* Native-level Portuguese and professional-level English (spoken & written).
* Experience
* 3+ years in project coordination, research operations, UX research, or similar.
* Comfort diagnosing common hardware/connectivity issues (Wi-Fi, Android/iOS devices, Bluetooth peripherals).
* 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.
Preferred Extras
* Prior automotive or in-vehicle research experience.
* Prior Team management or project coordination experience.
Contract Details & Perks
* 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.