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User Experience Research Manager Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Lead, User Intelligence Research

New York, NY · On-site

$182K/yr

Summary: Capital One's Experience Design (XD) organization is focused on co-creating memorable ... McLean, VA: $164,800 - $188,100 for Manager, Design New York, NY: $179,700 - $205,100 for Manager ...

Lead, User Intelligence Research Manager (Individual contributor) delivering User Intelligence ... Summary: Capital One's Experience Design (XD) organization is focused on co-creating memorable ...

Lead, User Intelligence Research

Richmond, VA · Hybrid

$165K/yr

Summary: Capital One's Experience Design (XD) organization is focused on co-creating memorable ... McLean, VA: $164,800 - $188,100 for Manager, Design New York, NY: $179,700 - $205,100 for Manager ...

Lead, User Intelligence Research Manager (Individual contributor) delivering User Intelligence ... Summary: Capital One's Experience Design (XD) organization is focused on co-creating memorable ...

Government-specific task management Knowledge, Skills and Ability UX Research & Testing * Ability to share research results quickly and effectively * Ability to perform all research-related tasks ...

$132 - $205/hr

This role reports to the UX Research team manager, and requires working with stakeholders across the organization in different timezones. It is expected that the person who will join us in this role ...

We're hiring a Manager of UX Research to join our world class UX Research team. Researchers at Smartsheet come from a diverse range of traditional and non-traditional backgrounds. We apply a wide ...

The UX Researcher will be an integral part of the research and design process across several ... and managing research projects and delivering actionable insights for a variety of digital ...

Lead UX Researcher

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$132 - $205/hr

This role reports to the UX Research team manager, and requires working with stakeholders across the organization in different timezones. It is expected that the person who will join us in this role ...

UX Research Ops

Atlanta, GA · On-site

$93K - $140K/yr

... UX research to happen efficiently and consistently across the organization. This role functions as ... Build and manage recruitment and participant experience channels, resources, and governance to ...

The UX Researcher will be an integral part of the research and design process across several ... and managing research projects and delivering actionable insights for a variety of digital ...

Experience in user experience/market/consumer research, project management, and analysis supporting strategic planning initiatives * Proficient in multiple research methodologies, including usability ...

... senior management for sponsorship support. How You'll Succeed · Research Design - Work with ... Provide thought leadership to other UX members and agile pod teams. Who You Are · You have a ...

... senior management for sponsorship support. How You'll Succeed · Research Design - Work with ... Provide thought leadership to other UX members and agile pod teams. Who You Are · You have a ...

Lead UX Researcher

Frisco, TX · On-site

$127.40 - $236.60/hr

Lead UX Researcher Role Summary: About the UX Team Come and join the Tax UX Research Team as we ... Facilitate internal meetings to triage and manage research findings. * Demonstrate the business ...

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How much do user experience research manager jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 22, 2026, the average yearly pay for user experience research manager in the United States is $120,088.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $116,500.00 and $116,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does a User Experience Research Manager do?

A User Experience (UX) Research Manager leads teams that study how users interact with products and services, using research methods like interviews, surveys, and usability testing. They oversee research projects, analyze findings, and collaborate with designers, product managers, and engineers to improve the user experience. The manager is responsible for shaping research strategy, mentoring researchers, and ensuring that user insights drive product decisions.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a User Experience Research Manager?

To thrive as a User Experience Research Manager, you need a deep understanding of research methodologies, usability testing, data analysis, and a relevant degree in human-computer interaction or a related field. Familiarity with research tools like UserTesting, Qualtrics, and analytics platforms, as well as experience managing research projects, is essential. Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills help you guide teams and advocate for user-centric design. These abilities ensure that research insights effectively shape product strategy, resulting in better user experiences and business outcomes.

How does a User Experience Research Manager typically collaborate with product and design teams?

A User Experience Research Manager works closely with product managers and designers to ensure that user insights inform every stage of product development. This role often involves organizing and leading research initiatives, synthesizing findings, and presenting actionable recommendations to cross-functional teams. Regular collaboration sessions, design reviews, and workshops are common, as the manager helps bridge the gap between user needs and business goals. Effective communication and stakeholder management are key to ensuring that research findings drive meaningful product improvements.

What is the difference between User Experience Research Manager vs User Experience Research Specialist?

AspectUser Experience Research ManagerUser Experience Research Specialist
CredentialsBachelor's or Master's in UX, Psychology, or related fields; experience in research methodsSimilar credentials, often with less managerial experience
Work EnvironmentLeads research teams, collaborates with cross-functional departmentsConducts research independently or within teams, supports project needs
Employer & Industry UsageUsed in larger organizations with dedicated UX teamsCommon in startups and smaller companies
Search & Comparison IntentUnderstanding managerial roles in UX researchLooking for hands-on research roles in UX

The User Experience Research Manager oversees research teams and strategic initiatives, while the User Experience Research Specialist focuses on conducting research activities. Both roles require similar educational backgrounds and skills, but differ mainly in scope and responsibility within organizations.

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Infographic showing various User Experience Research Manager job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 76% Full Time, 19% Part Time, and 4% Contract. Highlights an 91% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 7% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $120,088 per year, or $57.7 per hour.

$153K/yr

Full-time

Posted 3 days ago

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8.7

Company rating: 8.7 out of 10

Based on 20 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

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Job description

At Accenture Federal Services, nothing matters more than helping the US federal government make the nation stronger and safer and life better for people. Our 13,000+ people are united in a shared purpose to pursue the limitless potential of technology and ingenuity for clients across defense, national security, public safety, civilian, and military health organizations.
Join Accenture Federal Services, a technology company within global Accenture. Recognized as a Glassdoor Top 100 Best Place to Work, we offer a collaborative and caring community where you feel like you belong and are empowered to grow, learn and thrive through hands-on experience, certifications, industry training and more.
Join us to drive positive, lasting change that moves missions and the government forward!

As a UX Researcher, you will reveal what our users need from the client's products by conducting research, working with cross-functional teams, and performing usability studies. These responsibilities include delivering oral and written presentations, evaluating qualitative and quantitative data, and helping the UX team better understand what would make a user's experience intuitive, accessible, and seamless.  

  

The work:

  • Collaborate with designers and stakeholders to understand research needs  
  • Conduct all stages of UX research: identifying, planning, driving, conducting, analyzing, and reporting out actionable insights  
  • Recruit participants for research studies  
  • Communicate out statuses and updates of research studies to stakeholders  
  • Continuously update the UX research repository  
  • Work cross-functionally with product owners, designers, content producers and leadership to help identify significant user insights, gaps, conduct UX research, and generate insights to craft user experience strategy for launches, incremental improvements, and innovation 
  • Identify opportunities to improve user experience based on research insights  
  • Build a UX research repository that delivers efficiency for clients  


  

Here's what you need:

  • Bachelor's Degree in human behavior or related field, or equivalent experience​  
  • Minimum 5 years of UX research experience  
  • Ability to perform all research related tasks including research, planning, evaluating, and iteration  
  • Ability to quickly and effectively share research results  
  • Ability to learn new software quickly; experience with Microsoft Office, Dscout, Optimal Workshop, Figma, Confluence, or JIRA is a plus.  
  • Knowledge of UX research modalities and methods (e.g., generative and evaluative, participatory design, card sorting, journey mapping, un-moderated).  
  • Understanding of integrating qualitative and quantitative research methods to improve research outcomes.   

Bonus points if you have:  

  • Master's Degree      
  • Minimum of 1 year of experience leading a workstream​  
  • Client-facing experience in the federal or public sector   

As required by local law, Accenture Federal Services provides reasonable ranges of compensation for hired roles based on labor costs in the states of California, Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, and the District of Columbia, and the city of Cleveland. The base pay range for this position in these locations is shown below. Compensation for roles at Accenture Federal Services varies depending on a wide array of factors, including but not limited to office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. Accenture Federal Services offers a wide variety of benefits. You can find more information on benefits here. We accept applications on an on-going basis and there is no fixed deadline to apply.

The pay range for the states of California, Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, and the District of Columbia, and the city of Cleveland is:
$69,900—$153,000 USD
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