Consumer Research Team Lead

Job Title

Consumer Research Team Lead

Job Description

Job Responsibilities

Program & Project Leadership

• Act as primary point of contact for all research aspects within assigned programs and projects.

• Align with key stakeholders (such as Program Managers, Marketing, IPLs, and Consumer Research (CR) to ensure alignment and timely delivery.

• Own and define what “good UX” looks like for the category and ensure it is embedded in program goals and deliverables.

• Shape and maintain the CR research program, contributing to project one-pagers and scope definitions.

• Translate scope into actionable research logic and development plans.

• Approve deliverables in PPIM/Windchill and secure milestone readiness.

• Manage team resource planning (QV, Clarity) for balanced project coverage.

• Lead milestone alignment, approvals, and represent research in CommCell meetings. 

Research Excellence

• Lead advanced research using mixed methods to uncover insights driving product and design direction.

• Define and maintain the Development User Framework (Research Agenda) to structure and prioritize research.

• Ensure validated consumer insights directly inform product and program decisions.

• Set and track KPIs to measure research quality, impact, and business contribution.

Team & Capability Leadership

• Mentor and develop researchers, promoting excellence and ownership.

• Oversee squad staffing to align resources with priorities.

• Drive continuous improvement and knowledge sharing across the UX community.

• Ensures an engaged, innovative and inspiring working environment to stimulate entrepreneurship and driving engagement.

This role will report to R&D Consumer Research Leader.

To succeed in this role, you should have the following skills and experience:

• Bachelor degree or higher education in any of these fields: Human Factors; Psychology; Behavioral sciences; Sensory Science; Industrial Design; Interaction Design; Ergonomics; Human Computer Interaction; Engineering, amended with relevant education or experience in consumer research.

• You have excellent written and verbal communication skills. Required to have min. English standard of CET-8.

• A proven track record and at least 15 years of experience in product development, user experience or product research. Experience in pre-development and product development of consumer products is an added advantage.

• Experience working directly with market research firms in guiding and monitoring outsourced research projects.

• Proven experience in transforming research findings and market insights into impactful recommendations that drive business outcomes

• Demonstrated experience in developing and creating strong functional teams with robust talent pipeline.

• Ability to identify, communicate with, and manage expectations of key stakeholders to ensure successful project outcomes.

• You thrive in a fast-changing dynamic and cross-functional work environment.

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