Research Manager, Global Participation

Job Description

You are an experienced researcher and manager with expert understanding of a wide range of qualitative and quantitative research methodologies. You understand the importance of marrying business goals with cultural context and customer insights. You know exactly when to engage with cross-functional teams, what questions to ask, where to probe, and how to implement the most effective research strategies. You are a creative problem-solver who seeks to deeply understand the business so that you can define the most meaningful and strategic research plans. You thrive in a fast-paced environment and enjoy setting your own research goals, managing load and expectations, and delivering impactful research findings and recommendations. You have a passion for leading teams and developing talent and understand how to balance the jobs of leading a team through effective coaching and delegation with leading your own projects. You’re passionate about Twitter and believe great experiences are always inspired by a deep understanding of the user.

• Lead the discovery of insights to drive strategy in the global participation space

• Partner with Design, Product, Engineering and Data Science teams to build in research at multiple stages of the product development process

• Collaborate with domestic and international research and product partners

• Ensure problems are approached through the integration of multiple data streams, including qual and quant research

• Advocate for insights in order to drive action and impact by providing compelling narratives and artefacts

• Lead purposeful relationship-building with a wide array of partners and other research teams

• Lead, manage, coach and mentor a team of researchers

Qualifications

• Strong foundational knowledge of qualitative and quantitative research tools and techniques

• An ability to develop a deep understanding and empathy for customers whose daily life, circumstances and needs might be very different than your own.

• A track record of thought leadership and delivering research to inform business, marketing and product development strategies and roadmaps

• An entrepreneurial mentality and a creative approach to problem-solving

• Strong cross-organizational negotiating and influencing skills with the ability to sell an idea

• Forward thinking

• Ability to manage through ambiguity, proactively assess needs and create plans

• Demonstrated ability to prioritize initiatives

• Strong business acumen; an understanding of business goals, strategies and pressures while being aware of industry trends and competitive actions as a context for doing research

• Ability to build collaborative relationships remotely and cross-functionally to influence strategy and decisions

• Can express ideas clearly and simply; listen to others; create an environment where all are comfortable expressing thoughts; and promote timely and ongoing flow of information

• Strong project management skills and experience guiding multiple internal and/or outsourced projects simultaneously

• A growth mentality that fuels your desire to constantly learn and improve

• Excellent written and verbal communication

• Detail oriented and able to manage multiple projects simultaneously

• Experience working with Design and Product teams

• Highly interested in new and experimental methodologies

• 5+ years managing a research team of multiple people at varying levels

• 10+ years conducting user research and/or market research, with an excellent command of both qualitative and quantitative methods

• Extensive experience conducting research globally, across culture and languages

• Bachelor's Degree (minimum requirement)

• (Optional) Advanced degree in Business (MBA), Communication, Psychology, or a related field

Additional Information

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