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Jobtailor

Senior UX Researcher

Scottsdale, AZ · On-site

Manage multiple research initiatives in an agile environment with shifting priorities and timelines * Mentor and provide day-to-day guidance to UX research student employees * Partner with the UX ...

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Citi

UX Product Research and Strategy Lead

Tampa, FL · On-site

... programme that underpins product vision and direction. Building on all the skills of a Senior UX ... managers, and engineers Familiarity with research tools e.g UserZoom, UserTesting.com, Dovetail ...

Smartsheet

Manager, UX Research (Remote Eligible - US)

$119K/yr

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 ...

Visa Hunt

Director, UX Research

Chicago, IL · On-site

Team Leadership * Build and lead the team: hire, manage, and grow a team of researchers and ... To learn more about our Total Rewards program please visit: The annual base salary range for this ...

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ULINE

UX Researcher

Waukegan, IL · On-site

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to turn research into action and influence decisions across ... Excellent analytical, time management and communication skills. Benefits * Complete health ...

Symbotic

UX Researcher

Wilmington, MA · On-site

Work closely with UX designers, product managers, and engineers to integrate research insights into product development and refine user experiences. * Advocate for Users : Champion user-centered ...

Symbotic

UX Researcher

Wilmington, MA · Hybrid

Work closely with UX designers, product managers, and engineers to integrate research insights into product development and refine user experiences. * Advocate for Users : Champion user-centered ...

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How much do ux research program manager jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 10, 2026, the average yearly pay for ux research program manager in the United States is $107,460.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $79,500.00 and $132,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a UX Research Program Manager?

A UX Research Program Manager is a professional who oversees and coordinates user experience (UX) research initiatives within an organization. They are responsible for developing research strategies, managing research teams, and ensuring that research findings are effectively integrated into product development processes. Their role often involves collaborating with designers, product managers, and engineers to prioritize research projects and align them with business goals. By managing resources, timelines, and stakeholder communication, they help ensure research efforts have a meaningful impact on product decisions.

How does a UX Research Program Manager typically collaborate with cross-functional teams throughout a project lifecycle?

A UX Research Program Manager works closely with designers, product managers, engineers, and other stakeholders to ensure that research insights inform every stage of product development. They facilitate communication between teams, organize and prioritize research initiatives, and help translate findings into actionable recommendations. Regular meetings, workshops, and documentation are key to aligning everyone on research goals and outcomes, making collaboration a central part of this role. This ensures that user perspectives are integrated into strategic decisions and product improvements.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a UX Research Program Manager, and why are they important?

To thrive as a UX Research Program Manager, you need strong expertise in user experience research methodologies, project management, and a background in human-computer interaction or a related field. Familiarity with research tools such as UserTesting, Qualtrics, or Dovetail, and proficiency in project management platforms like Jira or Asana is typically required. Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and organizational skills help you coordinate cross-functional teams and align research with business goals. These competencies are crucial for ensuring impactful research initiatives that drive user-centered product development and organizational success.

Is UX research still in demand?

UX research is currently in high demand as companies prioritize user-centered design to improve products and services. Skilled UX researchers with expertise in user testing, data analysis, and tools like usability testing platforms are sought after across various industries, including technology, healthcare, and finance.

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Academic Research to UX Research Career Changer Apprenticeship

Philadelphia, PA • On-site, Remote

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About the Program:
Every year, we sponsor 2 remote UX apprentices from anywhere in the world to join us for 7 months, either in the fall or spring seasons or online. Our UX apprentices work through the end-to-end UX design and UX research process for a startup idea of their choice that will help them attract hiring managers in that topic space or industry.
Apprentices take our program for free and receive 1:1 mentorship throughout the 7-month program. Alumni UX apprentices go on to make between $85,000 -$130,000 in UX design, product design, UX research, or service design roles after they complete the program.
We are committed to helping women, immigrants, POC, and LGBTQ folks break into tech and land 6-figure UX jobs. We help you land 6-figure UX jobs or coach you till you get it.
Apprenticeship Requirements:
This apprenticeship program is open to new grads and UX career changers alike! Here are some apprenticeship requirements to keep in mind before applying:
  • Interested in creative career paths in UX research, UX design, product design or service design
  • Willing to commit 5-10 hours of work per week to complete program deliverables
  • Willing to attend 2-3 hour weekend lectures to learn the end-to-end design process OR willing to complete online video course modules
  • Open to feedback from UX mentors and demonstrates a willingness to revise design work
Apprenticeship Program Learnings:
  • Build digital products and services 0-1
  • Lead end-to-end design process for a startup idea or topic of your choice
  • Lead product scoping and feature scoping, as well as entire project management
  • Identify target market for product and position product for launch success
  • Incorporate AI tools into your UX design process
  • Design AI features and products by considering AI specific design parameters and heuristics
  • Understand how AI works and advocate for ethical AI design that builds trust without over-reliance with users
  • Develop a business model for the product or service and demonstrate how the product/service will scale as the business model scales
  • Lead discovery research by managing user recruitment, creating research plans, writing interview guides, leading 8-16 discovery interviews, and synthesizing interview insights
  • Deliver a compelling UX design and business pitch for your startup idea, showcasing both qualitative and quantitative data to justify the problem space and the solution
  • Tell a compelling story about users by showcasing user types, personas, stakeholder maps, journey maps, process maps, service blueprints, ideation matrixes, sketches, wireframes, UX workflows, prototypes and other visual deliverables
  • Lead user testing of wireframes and prototypes to improve product/service usability and constantly iterate on your startup idea
  • Design a unique design system for your solution from scratch, creating components, a style guide, and branding for your solution
  • Analyze direct and indirect competitors to clearly articulate your solution's differentiators and why your solution is innovative and more likely to succeed over competing options
  • Consult with startups to create a scope of work and fulfill UX research, UX design, product design and service design work based on your scope of work.

How to Apply:
Please fill out our application form to apply for UX Woman sponsoring your participation in the program. The application takes 5 minutes to complete and will ask you to send in your LinkedIn profile and resume, as well as ask you about why you are interested in this program. You do NOT need to have a UX resume or portfolio to apply- we consider folks who are at the very beginning of their career change, who are still exploring multiple career options.
You will receive UX tips and challenges via email to help you with your transition into UX and will be contacted by us if you are being considered for the apprentice program. Once contacted, you will go through a brief interview process before joining the cohort. Due to the large volume of applicants, we cannot contact all applicants about their application status. If you don't hear from us about an interview within 2 months of applying, please consider your application closed. We consider applicants on a rolling basis.

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