Design Research Manager

General Motors

$140,100 - $186,700; bonus potential; benefits: me...
Hybrid
Lead research for strategic vision
Manage and mentor design researchers
Develop research roadmap
General Motors is seeking a Lead Design Researcher to shape enterprise experiences across its brands, working in a hybrid role that combines management and individual contributor responsibilities. The ideal candidate will lead research initiatives, mentor a team, and translate insights into strategic decisions

Job Summary

  • Lead research that supports our strategic vision across complex workflows and enterprise journeys.
  • Manage and mentor a team of design researchers, fostering excellence in research craft, strategic thinking, and cross-functional collaboration.
  • GM offers a variety of health and wellbeing benefit programs, including medical, dental, vision, retirement savings plan, and more.

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General Motors is seeking a Lead Design Researcher to shape enterprise experiences across its brands, working in a hybrid role that combines management and individual contributor responsibilities. The ideal candidate will lead research initiatives, mentor a team, and translate insights into strategic decisions.

Salary

$140,100 - $186,700; Bonus Potential; Benefits: medical, dental, vision, HSA, FSA, retirement savings plan, sickness and accident benefits, life insurance, paid vacation & holidays, tuition assistance, EAP, GM vehicle discounts

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Lead research for strategic vision
  • Manage and mentor design researchers
  • Develop research roadmap
  • Facilitate strategic conversations
  • Craft compelling narratives
  • Mastery of generative and evaluative methods

Nice-to-have

  • Experience shaping enterprise experiences
  • Growth mindset and adaptability
  • Ability to direct and produce great work
  • Collaborate with data science teams

Key Requirements

  • 7+ years executing user research
  • 2 years in a leadership or management role
  • Strong portfolio with work samples
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Expertise of design thinking methods
  • Proficiency in UX research tools

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