Senior UX Researcher
FleetioSalary not specified
Full Time
Senior (5 to 8 years)
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Automotive, TechnologyIndustries
Requirements
- Proven leadership in managing and mentoring researchers, setting a high bar for research quality, insight depth, and strategic impact
- Mastery of generative and evaluative methods, with the ability to guide others in method selection, execution, and synthesis
- Strategic thinker who translates research into product priorities, business opportunities, and cross-functional alignment
- Strong collaborator with experience influencing product, design, engineering, and business partners
- Growth mindset and adaptability in a fast-paced, evolving environment
- Ability to direct and produce great work in short timeframes, multi-task across different projects and platforms, and adapt to ever-changing business priorities
Responsibilities
- Lead research that supports strategic vision across complex workflows and customer journeys
- Manage a small team of design researchers, providing mentorship and fostering excellence in research craft, strategic thinking, and cross-functional collaboration
- Develop and drive a shared research roadmap aligned with business priorities, ensuring high-quality execution across generative and evaluative studies
- Facilitate strategic conversations with senior stakeholders, translating research into actionable insights and durable decisions
- Elevate the team’s storytelling and influence by crafting compelling narratives that shape product direction and business strategy
- Design and lead mixed-methods research studies including live studies, unmoderated studies, field studies, participatory design, heuristic evaluations, and remote usability testing
- Guide your team in synthesizing insights and aligning research outcomes with business and design strategy
- Partner with internal and external teams to integrate research with analytics, market data, and operational metrics
- Represent the voice of our customers in strategic planning and product development
- Contribute to the evolution of research workflows, governance, and standards across the organization
- Communicate findings through high-impact presentations and visual storytelling
Skills
Design Research
Generative Research
Evaluative Research
Mixed-Methods Research
User Research
Research Synthesis
Stakeholder Facilitation
Team Management
Mentorship
Strategic Thinking
Storytelling
Cross-Functional Collaboration
General Motors
Designs, manufactures, and sells vehicles
About General Motors
General Motors designs, manufactures, and sells vehicles and vehicle parts, catering to individual consumers, businesses, and government entities. The company operates in both traditional internal combustion engine vehicles and the growing electric vehicle (EV) market, generating revenue through vehicle sales and financing services. GM stands out from competitors with its commitment to community service, sustainability, and diversity, as evidenced by a majority female Board of Directors. The company's goal is to balance traditional automotive manufacturing with technological advancements in electric and autonomous vehicles.
Detroit, MichiganHeadquarters
1908Year Founded
$486.7MTotal Funding
IPOCompany Stage
Automotive & Transportation, Financial ServicesIndustries
10,001+Employees
Benefits
Paid Vacation
Paid Sick Leave
Paid Holidays
Parental Leave
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
401(k) Company Match
401(k) Retirement Plan
Tuition Reimbursement
Student Loan Assistance
Flexible Work Hours
Discount on GM vehicles
Risks
Shutting down Cruise Robotaxi may affect investor confidence in GM's AV strategy.
Chevrolet Equinox EV recall could harm GM's safety reputation.
Leadership transition in design may disrupt continuity and brand identity.
Differentiation
GM's Dynamic Fuel Management system enhances fuel efficiency in traditional vehicles.
GM leads in board diversity with 55% women directors.
GM's pivot to personal autonomous vehicles aligns with consumer trends.
Upsides
Partnership with Nvidia boosts GM's autonomous vehicle technology capabilities.
Collaboration with ChargePoint expands EV charging infrastructure, enhancing consumer appeal.
Bryan Nesbitt's appointment as design head may bring innovation to GM's vehicle design.
Related Jobs
RemoteRemoteAssociate Director of Design Research
HumanaSalary not specified
- Full Time
- Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)
RemoteLead User Researcher
AtticusSalary not specified
- Full Time
- Senior (5 to 8 years)
RemotePrincipal, User Research & Strategic Insights
MuralSalary not specified
- Full Time
- Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)
RemoteResearch Manager
SyndicaSalary not specified
- Full Time
- Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)