Sr Lead UX Researcher - Operations
Core
Organizational authority on Research Ops strategy, practice, and innovation, shaping how research is scaled and valued across the enterprise.
Role type
Sr Manager - Non People Lead UX Research Operations
Builds
Enterprise research infrastructure, agentic AI-enabled research systems, and governance frameworks
Domain
Automotive / Enterprise Research Operations
Deliverable
infrastructure
Required skills
Research Ops strategy, enterprise operational transformation, AI-enabled workflow design, research governance, stakeholder influence, measurement frameworks, vendor management, LLM tooling for behavior analysis
Preferred skills
HCI, organizational design, information science, business management
Technologies
General-purpose LLM tools, AI automation platforms
Responsibilities
Define long-term Research Ops strategy and capability roadmap; Lead enterprise-level transformation initiatives including infrastructure modernization and AI enablement; Establish enterprise standards for repositories, insight management, and data governance; Partner with C-suite to drive strategic alignment and investment decisions; Design and institutionalize automated research systems; Oversee strategic vendor partnerships and budget planning; Mentor Research Ops professionals across levels
Seniority
Sr Manager, hands-on IC with executive sponsor responsibilities
