We are seeking a highly organized and proactive project coordinator to lead our fast-paced automotive UX study in Sao Paulo. This is a unique opportunity for someone with strong technical skills and research experience to make a significant impact.
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* Key Responsibilities
* Build and own the project plan, working closely with the Ops Manager and UX Research Lead.
* Run stand-ups with distributed teammates.
* Moderate 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.
* Prep, track, and recover equipment used to execute the 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.
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Basic Qualifications
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* 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.
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Preferred Extras
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* Prior automotive or in-vehicle research experience.
* Prior Team management or project coordination experience.
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Contract Details & Perks
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* 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.
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Conversion Path: Strong performance may lead to an offer for a permanent role on the UX Operations team.