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ettain group

Sr. UX Designer

Westlake, TX

... Management Support Interesting Project! A chance to do real UX work. This isn't marketing or ... We value UX Research and testing (this is a luxury for many UX professionals) and take time to do ...

Esri

Sr. UX Researcher - ArcGIS Apps

Denver, CO · On-site

$112K - $176K/yr

Build strong relationships and manage research projects across multiple product teams, acting as a ... programs, minimum accrual of 80 hours of vacation leave, twelve paid holidays throughout the ...

Delphinus Engineering

UI-UX Engineer

Philadelphia, PA · Hybrid

$65K - $115K/yr

This hybrid role blends UX design expertise with light front-end engineering skills to turn ... Turn research insights into user flows, wireframes, prototypes, and polished UI designs * Architect ...

Prysm Technology

UX/UI Designer

Herndon, VA · On-site

... managers, data scientists). Analyze and synthesize research findings into actionable insights ... Create service blueprints and end-to-end experience maps to align cross-functional teams. UI Design ...

Esri

Sr. UX Researcher - ArcGIS Apps

Portland, OR · On-site

$112K - $176K/yr

Build strong relationships and manage research projects across multiple product teams, acting as a ... programs, minimum accrual of 80 hours of vacation leave, twelve paid holidays throughout the ...

Rakuten Shop Style

Sr. UX Researcher

New York, NY

Lead UX research end-to-end, from problem framing through synthesis and recommendation * Translate ambiguous business questions into structured research plans aligned to product goals * Design and ...

MAPFRE

Sr Manager, UX

Webster, MA · On-site

$121K - $157K/yr

This leader will drive UX strategy, manage a team of designers and researchers, and partner closely ... Advance your skills through tuition reimbursement, leadership programs, and internal mobility ...

Premier, Inc.

UX Designer

Collaborate with UX researchers and product managers to understand research insights and translate ... Operate computer programs and software * Ability to communicate effectively with audiences in ...

insightsoftware

UX Researcher, Equity

Reporting to the UX Manager, Equity, this role is responsible for planning and conducting research that uncovers how equity plan administrators, finance teams, participants, and broker partners ...

Dlapiper

UX/UI Designer

Atlanta, GA · Hybrid

$41.20 - $65.52/hr

Conducts comprehensive UX research, usability testing, and website analytics data to gather ... Manages assigned project tasks from concept to completion, ensuring clarity and consistency in the ...

Blink UX

Senior Design Program Manager

Bellevue, WA · On-site +1

$120K - $133K/yr

... and user experience research disciplines. * Strong written and oral communication skills ... Experience managing programs and Scrum teams in Agile environments. $120,000 - $133,000 a year DOE ...

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

As of Jun 14, 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.

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.

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.
What cities are hiring for Ux Research Program Manager jobs? Cities with the most Ux Research Program Manager job openings:
Infographic showing various Ux Research Program Manager job openings in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 68% Full Time, and 32% Part Time. Highlights an 89% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 8% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $107,460 per year, or $51.7 per hour.

Entry Level Product Design Apprenticeship

UX Woman

Philadelphia, PA • Remote

$193K/yr

Full-time

Posted 4 days ago

Job description

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
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.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.