12d 4h ago
Lead UX Researcher
Wikimedia Foundation·General Data Management · Nonprofit
📡Fully Remote
$131.9k - $204.8k USD/yr
statistical_analysis
Lead UX Researcher
Wikimedia Foundation | General Data Management | Nonprofit
Fully Remote
Full Time
$131.9k - $204.8k USD/yr
Position:
Lead UX Researcher
Company:
Wikimedia Foundation
Compensation:
US$131,939 to US$204,803 (for applicants based within the United States)
Location:
Remote
Employment type:
Not specified
Work Arrangement:
Remote-first
Short Summary:
The Wikimedia Foundation is seeking a Lead UX Researcher to lead mixed-methods research for the “Increase our Reach” focus area. This role involves partnering with cross-functional teams to identify and execute high-impact research opportunities that inform decisions and shape future strategy.
Responsibilities:
- Leading qualitative and quantitative UX research studies.
- Identifying and defining strategic research projects.
- Communicating research findings to stakeholders.
- Acting as a strategic thought partner for cross-functional leads.
- Informing planning and strategy discussions through research.
- Evolving best practices in UX research.
- Mentoring junior team members.
- Documenting and communicating research processes and results.
Requirement:
- 6+ years of UX research experience in a product organization.
- Deep expertise in qualitative methods (interviews, contextual inquiry).
- Ability to conduct quantitative research end-to-end.
- Collaborative skills to translate insights into actionable recommendations.
- Master’s or PhD in a relevant field.
- Excellent communication skills in English.
Benefits:
Not specified
Lead UX Researcher
Company:
Wikimedia Foundation
Compensation:
US$131,939 to US$204,803 (for applicants based within the United States)
Location:
Remote
Employment type:
Not specified
Work Arrangement:
Remote-first
Short Summary:
The Wikimedia Foundation is seeking a Lead UX Researcher to lead mixed-methods research for the “Increase our Reach” focus area. This role involves partnering with cross-functional teams to identify and execute high-impact research opportunities that inform decisions and shape future strategy.
Responsibilities:
- Leading qualitative and quantitative UX research studies.
- Identifying and defining strategic research projects.
- Communicating research findings to stakeholders.
- Acting as a strategic thought partner for cross-functional leads.
- Informing planning and strategy discussions through research.
- Evolving best practices in UX research.
- Mentoring junior team members.
- Documenting and communicating research processes and results.
Requirement:
- 6+ years of UX research experience in a product organization.
- Deep expertise in qualitative methods (interviews, contextual inquiry).
- Ability to conduct quantitative research end-to-end.
- Collaborative skills to translate insights into actionable recommendations.
- Master’s or PhD in a relevant field.
- Excellent communication skills in English.
Benefits:
Not specified
Required Skills
statistical_analysis
Required Languages
🇬🇧 English
Key competency: General Data Management