Project Lead
We are seeking a skilled project manager to oversee the execution of an automotive UX study in São Paulo. The ideal candidate will have experience with project coordination, research operations, and UX research.
Key Responsibilities:
* Project Management & Coordination
* Develop and manage project plans, including timelines, budgets, and participant milestones.
* Lead daily stand-ups with distributed teams and ensure effective communication.
* Field & Research Execution
* Conduct in-vehicle research sessions with local drivers, guiding participants through tasks and capturing high-quality data.
* Translate consent forms, 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.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
* Residence / Work Authorization: Based in the greater São 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.
* Tools: Google Workspace, project-management suite (Asana / JIRA), basic spreadsheets.
* Soft Skills: Exceptional organization, proactive communication, unflappable in ambiguous environments.
Benefits:
* Competitive monthly contractor rate in BRL, based on experience.
* Possible conversion to a permanent role after successful completion of the project.
Additional Information:
* Prior automotive or in-vehicle research experience is a plus.
* Prior team management or project coordination experience is a plus.