Wave

Manager, User Research

Wave$100K — $130K *
Consumer Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Human-Computer Interaction, Behavioral Science, Design, Research, or related field
  • 3+ years of leadership experience
  • 5+ years of UX research, usability testing, or customer research experience
  • 5+ years of data analysis, customer research, or business intelligence experience
  • Expertise in qualitative and quantitative research methodologies and usability testing practices
  • Strong ability to communicate and present insights effectively.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and mentor a team of UX research professionals
  • Define and manage scalable research strategies for product roadmaps
  • Standardize research practices for improved efficiency and quality
  • Oversee design and execution of usability studies and surveys
  • Guide synthesis of research findings into insights and recommendations
  • Partner with cross-functional teams to integrate research into planning
  • Build and maintain processes and tools for scalable research operations

Benefits

  • Comprehensive pay and benefits package
  • Support for employee well-being at every life stage
  • Opportunities for career building and advancement
  • Travel opportunities for national coordination efforts
Full Job Description
This role requires the ability to work lawfully in the U.S. without employment-based immigration sponsorship, now or in the future.

Ready to elevate digital experiences through actionable user insights? Spectrum is seeking a Manager of User Research to lead a team dedicated to enhancing product and service usability for both customers and employees. You'll guide research strategy and execution, translating findings into impactful recommendations that shape business decisions. Join Spectrum to drive meaningful change in user-centered design and innovation.

How You'll Make an Impact
  • Lead and mentor a team of UX research professionals, setting clear goals that align with Spectrum's business objectives
  • Define and manage scalable research strategies that support product roadmaps and business priorities
  • Standardize research practices to improve efficiency and quality across all initiatives
  • Oversee the design and execution of usability studies, interviews, surveys, and other research activities, ensuring outputs are actionable and relevant
  • Guide the synthesis of research findings into meaningful insights and recommendations for design, product, and business teams
  • Partner with product management, technology, and business stakeholders to integrate research findings into planning and execution
  • Build and maintain processes, tools, and repositories that support repeatable and scalable research operations

Working Conditions
  • Office work environment
  • Coordination of national efforts via corporate location
  • Travel required


What You'll Bring to Spectrum

Required Qualifications

Education
  • Bachelor's degree in Human-Computer Interaction, Behavioral Science, Design, Research, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience

Experience
  • 3+ years of leadership experience
  • 5+ years of UX research, usability testing, or customer research experience
  • 5+ years of data analysis, customer research or business intelligence experience

Skills
  • Experience in UX research, usability testing, customer research, or a related discipline
  • People leadership or team management experience
  • Demonstrated expertise in qualitative and quantitative research methodologies and usability testing practices
  • Strong ability to translate research findings into actionable business and experience recommendations
  • Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.
  • Proven ability to lead through influence and collaborate effectively across cross-functional teams

Preferred Qualifications

Experience
  • 3+ years of management or leadership experience

Skills
  • Previous experience in managerial role within UX research
  • Experience with qualitative and quantitative research methods

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Here, our employees don't just have jobs, they're building careers. That's why we offer a comprehensive pay and benefits package that rewards employees for their contributions to our success, supporting all aspects of their well-being at every stage of life.

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About Wave

Wave is a Canadian financial services company that provides accounting, invoicing, and payment processing software for small businesses. The company was founded in 2010 by Kirk Simpson and James Lochrie. Wave's software is used by over 4 million small businesses around the world. In 2019, the company was acquired by H&R Block for $405 million. Wave is headquartered in Toronto, Canada.
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