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Location : Chicago, Illinois (hybrid 1-2 days / week on-site)

Job ID : 170932

Overview

This position is part of the Employee UX (EUX) team and will collaborate closely with designers and UX project managers to create a best-in-class user experience for frontline employees. The researcher will lead efforts to develop and execute research plans, methodologies, and deliver actionable insights that inform the UX process from discovery through design delivery.

Responsibilities

Facilitate and document relevant feedback during design reviews.

Lead data collection efforts and oversee data analysis and synthesis using industry-standard techniques.

Design and implement research studies, including developing methodologies and data collection instruments.

Plan and execute field visits to shadow users in ethnographic states.

Prepare and deliver research reports, presentations, and other research deliverables.

Interpret research findings and provide actionable insights to stakeholders, capturing insights in the research repository.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate research findings into decision-making processes.

Plan and facilitate workshops using established frameworks.

Mentor junior researchers and provide guidance on research best practices.

Actively contribute to team culture and research operations.

Stay updated on emerging trends and methodologies in the field of research.

Qualifications

Bachelor's or Master's Degree in a related field.

Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Proven leadership and diplomacy skills.

Experience with product strategy and leading generative research.

Proficiency in leading workshops and developing research templates.

Ability to anticipate research needs throughout a product lifecycle.

Experience with research repository and research operations is a plus.

Knowledge of airline processes and user groups is highly desirable.

Ability to develop strategic workshops and create actionable insights from findings.

Expertise in creating research deliverables such as personas, journey maps, and other materials.

About PTR Global

PTR Global is a leading provider of information technology and workforce solutions. PTR Global has become one of the largest providers in its industry, with over 5000 professionals providing services across the U.S. and Canada. For more information visit PTR Global's website.

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Pay Range : $55 - $70 per hour

The specific compensation for this position will be determined by a number of factors, including the scope, complexity and location of the role as well as the cost of labor in the market; the skills, education, training, credentials and experience of the candidate; and other conditions of employment. Our full-time consultants have access to benefits including medical, dental, vision and 401K contributions as well as any other PTO, sick leave, and other benefits mandated by applicable state or localities where you reside or work.

Compensation and Location Notes

Location : Chicago, IL; hybrid work arrangement as noted above. Pay ranges and benefits are indicative and may vary by organization and locality.

Job metadata

Seniority level : Mid-Senior level

Employment type : Full-time

Job function : Information Technology

Industries : Software Development

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