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Workday, Inc.

Manager, UX Research

Workday, Inc., Pleasanton, California, United States, 94566


About the Role

Make sure to read the full description below, and please apply immediately if you are confident you meet all the requirements.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 YouBasic Qualifications7+ 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.

Other QualificationsMaster’s degree or PhD preferred.

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 Seattle office.

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