Project Lead: Automotive UX Study
We are seeking an experienced project lead to oversee a fast-paced automotive UX study in Brazil. The ideal candidate will have a solid technical toolkit and on-the-ground research chops, with expertise in project management, research operations, and UX research.
About the Role:
* The successful candidate will be responsible for orchestrating day-to-day study operations, including assisting in moderating in-vehicle research sessions with local drivers and providing light device/IT support.
* The role will also involve building and owning the project plan, working closely with the Ops Manager and UX Research Lead.
* High performers may receive a full-time offer when the project wraps.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Project Management & Coordination: Develop and execute a comprehensive project plan, including timelines, budget, participant milestones, and stakeholder communication.
2. Field & Research Execution: Moderate in-vehicle sessions, guiding participants through tasks and capturing high-quality data.
3. Technical & Logistics Support: Prepare, track, and recover equipment used to execute the study, troubleshoot participant hardware and connectivity issues, and escalate edge-case bugs to engineering.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
* 3+ years of experience 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).
* Exceptional organization, proactive communication, and unflappable in ambiguous, fast-changing environments.
Preferred Extras:
* Prior automotive or in-vehicle research experience.
* Prior team management or project coordination experience.
Benefits:
* A competitive monthly contractor rate in BRL, based on experience.
* Remote work opportunities with up to 2 weeks of on-site fieldwork.
* Opportunity for conversion to a permanent role on the UX Operations team.
What We Offer:
* A dynamic work environment with a focus on innovation and excellence.
* Professional growth opportunities in a rapidly evolving industry.