Project Coordinator for Automotive UX Study
We are seeking a highly organized and proactive project coordinator to lead our automotive UX study in Brazil. As a key member of our team, 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.
The ideal candidate will have 3+ years of experience in project coordination, research operations, UX research, or similar fields. They should be fluent in Portuguese and English, with the ability to translate consent forms, short surveys, and session notes between languages. Additionally, they should be comfortable diagnosing common hardware / connectivity issues and troubleshooting participant hardware, connectivity, and account issues.
Key Responsibilities:
* Build and own the project plan—timelines, budget, participant milestones—working closely with the Ops Manager and UX Research Lead.
* Run stand-ups with distributed teammates.
* Prepare, track, and recover equipment used to execute study.
* Document and iterate on SOPs, and data ingestion for future Brazil-based studies.
Requirements:
* 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.
* Tools: Google Workspace, project-management suite (Asana / JIRA), basic spreadsheets; willingness to learn proprietary research platform.
* Soft Skills: Exceptional organization, proactive communication, unflappable in ambiguous, fast-changing environments.
Benefits:
* Competitive monthly contractor rate in BRL, based on experience.
* Opportunity to work on a fast-moving automotive UX study in São Paulo.
* Chance to develop skills in project management, research execution, and technical support.