Principal Director, Quantitative User Researcher, Search

Key Skills

Agile methodologies, AWS, Docker, Employee life cycle, JavaScript, Natural Language Processing (NLP), NoSQL, Python Programming, R Programming, SQL

Job Description

Minimum qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Machine Learning, Information Systems, a similar research-related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 15 years of experience is user research, user experience, marketing, research, brand, or other related fields.
• 10 years of experience in quantitative and qualitative user research or equivalent.

Preferred qualifications:

• Experience working collaboratively with Directors and Executive Stakeholders cross-organizations.
• Knowledge of qualitative and quantitative methodologies.
• Ability to lead research through influence in an ambiguous space, working to define methods and approaches, as well as articulate positions and advocate for designs.
• Excellent research portfolio integrating large-scale research programs throughout the product lifecycle, with an emphasis on programs focused on digital and global products, with examples of using insights to help drive innovation.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.

About the job

In this role you will lead user research projects to drive Google Search experiences, balancing the practical needs of product development with building a foundational knowledge base covering all facets of user needs, motivations, and desired experiences along the payment journey. You'll be the strategic partner to Product Management, Design, and Engineering leadership.

As the Principle Director, you will be responsible for generating and synthesizing insights around product and design problems, rationalizing them into actionable solutions, and helping gain the support of senior stakeholders, while coordinating with partners across the company in prioritization and execution.

In Google Search, we're reimagining what it means to search for information – any way and anywhere. To do that, we need to solve complex engineering challenges and expand our infrastructure, while maintaining a universally accessible and useful experience that people around the world rely on. In joining the Search team, you'll have an opportunity to make an impact on billions of people globally.

The US base salary range for this full-time position is $246,000-$361,000 + bonus + equity + benefits. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process. Please note that the compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the base salary only, and do not include bonus, equity, or benefits. Learn more about benefits at Google.

Responsibilities

• Lead and drive innovation of users in the broader organization.
• Collaborate with Search UX, Engineering, and Product Management leadership to develop strategies for communicating research insights that build conviction and influence strategic decision-making at the executive level.
• Conduct research in conjunction with priority areas on user research across Google.
• Influence leadership, partner teams, and users in a shared environment through design, storytelling, and thought leadership.
• Guide and influence the direction of Search, use quantitative and qualitative research, drive the teams to discover gaps, identify opportunities, and create the solutions.