Senior UX Research Manager, Youtube Ads

About the Job

As a User Experience (UX) leader, you help define and drive the future of Google design. You identify and set product strategy, envision complex UX ecosystems and inspire teams to push the boundaries of what’s possible. You possess a clear vision of the future of user experience and have the courage to pursue forward-thinking design.

In this role, you will apply your passion for brand, craft, and design fidelity to guide research and design processes, mentor talented members of your team, and collaborate with leaders of other UX and Engineering teams to create innovative experiences across all of Google’s products.

In this role, you will be responsible for building product experiences that help creators grow on YouTube through creator brand partnerships and promotion of their own channels.

Google Ads is helping power the open internet with the best technology that connects and creates value for people, publishers, advertisers, and Google. We’re made up of multiple teams, building Google’s Advertising products including search, display, shopping, travel and video advertising, as well as analytics. Our teams create trusted experiences between people and businesses with useful ads. We help grow businesses of all sizes from small businesses, to large brands, to YouTube creators, with effective advertiser tools that deliver measurable results. We also enable Google to engage with customers at scale.

The US base salary range for this full-time position is $237,000-$329,000 + bonus + equity + benefits. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. 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

• Manage a team of User Experience (UX) Researchers to influence strategy for YouTube creators with brands.
  
• Partner with cross-functional and cross-product area teams to lead research with creators, brands, marketing agencies and users to shape product strategy.
  
• Drive innovation and business goals by communicating insights and recommendations to influence leadership teams.
  
• Influence the future of Ads on YouTube.
• Identify and advocate for novel product solutions that deliver value for users/viewers, creators and advertisers.

Qualifications

Minimum qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience.
• 10 years of experience in an applied research setting, or similar.
  
• 5 years of experience leading design projects and managing people or teams.
  
• 3 years of experience working with executive leaders.

Preferred qualifications:

• Master's degree or PhD in Human-Computer Interaction, Cognitive Science, Statistics, Psychology, Anthropology, or a related field.
• 15 years of experience integrating user research into product designs and design practices.
• 10 years of experience conducting UX research on products and working with executive leadership.
• 8 years of experience managing projects and working in a matrixed organization.