• The person in this role will care deeply about people and be a great mentor and coach — supporting members of their team on research strategy, methodological excellence, and communicating research for impact
• Besides supporting their direct reports, they’ll also excel at translating research into actionable insights that drive product and business strategy, and building trusted and valued partnership with cross-functional stakeholders
• You have 4+ years of professional industry experience managing UX Researchers and a Bachelors Degree in Human-Computer Interaction, Psychology, Behavioral Economics, Anthropology, Sociology, Statistics, or similar
• You have a proven track-record of building and managing teams that deliver high quality research with measurable business value
• You excel at partnering closely with Product Managers, Designers, Engineers, and Data Scientists. You observe and internalize all inputs and feedback to help you reach an optimal decision and prioritize wisely
• You have a deep understanding and hands-on-experience using research methods such as concepts and usability testing, focus groups, surveys, 1:1 interviews, etc. and can support your direct reports when they ask questions or want feedback, and hold a high quality bar for your team

Desirable

• Notion is looking for an experienced manager to lead a team of talented User Experience (UX) Researchers
• While 75% of this role is management focused, 25% of time will be spent doing hands-on IC work
• This role will report into and partner closely with the Head of Research, and will play a hands-on role scaling Notion’s UX Research function
• Identify high-impact research opportunities to ensure your team’s building the right portfolio of projects to drive key business and product goals, as well as personal growth
• Set expectations and coach your team on research quality, communication, and impact
• Lead and represent your team through strong cross-functional relationships — leveraging research insights and advocating for a user-centered approach to company and product strategy
• Foster a team culture of cohesion and transparency through discussion and recognition
• Prioritize and conduct IC UX research that drives product and business decision making
• Share research findings, leveraging clear communication strategies and adapting your approach for different audiences — including company leadership
• Accelerate team efficiency by improving workflows and processes