Senior User Research Manager – Metasearch (12-month Ftc)

Skyscanner

Barcelona, Spain
On-site
Leading strategic research initiatives
Guiding core product development
Deepening mixed-method expertise
Skyscanner is seeking a Senior User Research Manager for a 12-month fixed-term contract in Barcelona, Spain. The ideal candidate will lead the Metasearch Research team, focusing on enhancing user insights and shaping product strategies to improve the travel planning experience

Job Summary

  • You’ll lead our mighty Metasearch Research team — the crew dedicated to understanding how travellers choose, compare, and book the best options across Flights, Hotels, Packages, and Cars.
  • You’ll mentor and empower researchers, helping them refine their craft while adopting new tools and technology that boost both quality and scale.
  • We are the real deal — no corporate gloss, no empty promises. Just a team of genuinely curious, caring humans ❤️, building things that help travellers explore the world a little easier 🧭.

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Skyscanner is seeking a Senior User Research Manager for a 12-month fixed-term contract in Barcelona, Spain. The ideal candidate will lead the Metasearch Research team, focusing on enhancing user insights and shaping product strategies to improve the travel planning experience.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • leading strategic research initiatives
  • guiding core product development
  • deepening mixed-method expertise
  • cross-disciplinary collaboration
  • voice of the user
  • data integration & reporting

Nice-to-have

  • growth-oriented mindset
  • experience in dynamic environments
  • autonomous self-starter and influencer

Key Requirements

  • Extensive Mixed-Methods Research Expertise
  • Comprehensive Research Methodology Knowledge
  • Strong Leadership & Mentoring Skills
  • Clear, Impactful Storytelling
  • Deep Analytical & Data-Driven

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Not specified

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