UX Research Manager leading qualitative, quantitative, and AI-enabled research for Meltwater’s enterprise SaaS platform. Guiding UX metrics, product strategy, and a researcher.
Responsibilities
Lead how Meltwater understands customers and measures product experience quality
Run hands-on qualitative and quantitative UX research
Manage and mentor one researcher
Plan and conduct interviews, field research, usability testing, and diary studies
Design and run surveys, experiments, and behavioral analyses
Use product analytics such as FullStory, Pendo, and Amplitude to baseline, track, and size problems
Scale UX research with AI tools and self-serve AI workflows, applying human review for quality, bias, and privacy
Own the UX metrics framework and reporting on CES, CSAT, ease of use, UI, and design-system usability
Translate UX trends into recommendations for leadership
Manage research operations across multiple pillars and product squads
Create research templates, guardrails, and training for PMs and Product Designers
Partner with Product, Design, and Engineering leaders to influence roadmap priorities
Present findings and recommendations to senior stakeholders
Requirements
8+ years of experience in UX/design research
3+ years managing people, with a current or recent team of 1–5
Proven case studies demonstrating qualitative and quantitative research and business impact
Strong organizational mindset
Ability to operationalize research and embed user-centricity
Experience inside an enterprise SaaS company, ideally with complex, data-rich B2B products
Experience defining and reporting UX metrics such as CES, CSAT, SUS, task success, and competitive benchmarks
Proficiency with research platforms such as UserTesting, Maze, Qualtrics, and FullStory
Proficiency with analytics tools
Hands-on experience using AI tools and LLM-based workflows for research synthesis and analysis, with judgment on accuracy and privacy
Figma and design-system fluency
Ability to evaluate UI usability alongside designers and engineers
Strong storytelling and communication skills
Experience influencing senior stakeholders and product strategy
Bachelor’s degree required
Advanced degree in HCI, psychology, human factors, or a related field preferred
Benefits
Flexible paid time off
Excellent medical, dental, and vision options
Complimentary CalmApp subscription for you and your loved ones
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