Contribute to Workday’s research team vision and strategy Define a strategy for your team that aligns with the vision of the broader RAD (Research, Analytics and Design) org Grow and develop a research team that supports design, product and technology teams. Create a sense of belonging and community for your team & contribute to development of the broader research community. Collaborate with research and design leadership to inform, build, and scale programs that keep the user at the center of k... more details
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About the Team
As Research Manager you will lead a team of researchers that focus on one or more product areas. You will be empowered to create a strategy that enables your team to guide user centered thinking. You will support your team in delivering research insights that are high quality and designed to influence decision making for design, product, and business strategy. Part of your charter will be to hire and develop skilled research team members.
Our ideal candidate is an expert research leader with a track record of hiring and developing diverse, dynamic and excellent teams. We are looking for a leader with strong business and product competence, a talent for storytelling, and ability to work well with cross functional partners.
About the Role
Contribute to Workday’s research team vision and strategy
Define a strategy for your team that aligns with the vision of the broader RAD (Research, Analytics and Design) org
Grow and develop a research team that supports design, product and technology teams.
Create a sense of belonging and community for your team & contribute to development of the broader research community.
Collaborate with research and design leadership to inform, build, and scale programs that keep the user at the center of key initiatives.
Lead a team of research ICs and support them in delivering high quality and impactful user research insights.
Consider factors beyond your immediate team to innovate, take appropriate risks, and balance short, medium, and long-term needs.
Be a role model for inclusive behaviors and build a diverse organization that values, respects and taps into different backgrounds and perspectives.
About You
- 7+ years of experience in technology as a UX research practitioner or leader.
- 4+ years directly hiring, leading, mentoring and developing full-time researchers.
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience conducting UX research with meaningful business impact.
- Master’s degree or PhD preferred.
Other Qualifications:
- Experience conducting or leading research in enterprise software and/or FINTech
- Experience creating, setting, and leading research strategy that aligns with business priorities.
- Track record of translating research into business impact
- Experience working with a variety of cross-functional peers and partners including designers, product managers, engineers, etc.
- Effective communication skills with experience presenting to diverse audiences.
- Comfort in engaging with senior executives and sales teams.
- A flexible and effective influencing style.
- Ability to establish and meet bold timelines.
- Open to Flex-hybrid reporting with 50% onsite at our Pleasanton or Boulder office
Workday Pay Transparency Statement
The annualized base salary ranges for the primary location and any additional locations are listed below. Workday pay ranges vary based on work location. As a part of the total compensation package, this role may be eligible for the Workday Bonus Plan or a role-specific commission/bonus, as well as annual refresh stock grants. Recruiters can share more detail during the hiring process. Each candidate’s compensation offer will be based on multiple factors including, but not limited to, geography, experience, skills, job duties, and business need, among other things. For more information regarding Workday’s comprehensive benefits, please click here.
Primary Location: USA.CA.Pleasanton
Primary Location Base Pay Range: $167,700 USD - $251,500 USD
Additional US Location(s) Base Pay Range: $136,800 USD - $251,500 USD
Our Approach to Flexible Work
With Flex Work, we’re combining the best of both worlds: in-person time and remote. Our approach enables our teams to deepen connections, maintain a strong community, and do their best work. We know that flexibility can take shape in many ways, so rather than a number of required days in-office each week, we simply spend at least half (50%) of our time each quarter in the office or in the field with our customers, prospects, and partners (depending on role). This means you'll have the freedom to create a flexible schedule that caters to your business, team, and personal needs, while being intentional to make the most of time spent together. Those in our remote "home office" roles also have the opportunity to come together in our offices for important moments that matter.
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Workday is an Equal Opportunity Employer including individuals with disabilities and protected veterans.
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