Project Manager: Automotive UX Study Lead
We're seeking a seasoned project management professional to lead our fast-paced automotive UX study in São Paulo. As the project manager, you 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.
About the Role
This is a 3-month contract position (approximately 40 hours per week) with potential for extension or conversion to a permanent role. The successful candidate will have:
* A proven track record of project coordination, research operations, or UX research experience
* Native-level Portuguese and professional-level English language skills
* Comfort with diagnosing common hardware/connectivity issues and troubleshooting participant hardware/account problems
The ideal candidate will possess exceptional organization, proactive communication, and adaptability in ambiguous, fast-changing environments. They will also have a willingness to learn our proprietary research platform and work effectively with distributed teams.
Key Responsibilities
1. Build and own the project plan, including timelines, budget, and participant milestones
2. Run daily stand-ups with distributed teammates
3. Moderate in-vehicle sessions in São Paulo, guiding participants through tasks and capturing high-quality data
4. Translate consent forms, short surveys, and session notes between Portuguese and English
5. Provide technical/logistical support, including equipment preparation, tracking, and recovery, as well as troubleshooting participant hardware/connectivity issues
Benefits
This contract position offers competitive monthly compensation based on experience, flexibility to work remotely with occasional on-site fieldwork, and opportunities for professional growth and development.
Requirements
* Residence/work authorization in the greater São Paulo area
* Legally authorized to work as an independent contractor in Brazil
* Minimum 3 years of experience in project coordination, research operations, UX research, or similar fields
* Familiarity with Google Workspace, project-management suites (Asana/JIRA), basic spreadsheets, and willingness to learn our proprietary research platform