<p>Instagram is looking for a Research Manager with research, communication and people management skills. We are seeking a candidate with a breadth and depth of research skills - who understands the balance and trade-offs between scrappy and rigor, and ultimately how research translates into design and product recommendations and decisions. It's not enough to answer interesting questions about user behavior; our team focuses on impact. You will lead a team of world-class researchers across a key product vertical, and across multiple research disciplines. We are looking for an experienced leader with a proven track record of building and managing high-performing teams. You must become a trusted, strategic partner to product stakeholders by communicating and demonstrating the value of user research, and by delivering insights that lead to measurable business value.</p> <p>Qualifications: Bachelor's degree or significant experience conducting UX research with meaningful business impact 18+ years of experience conducting and/or studying research post-Bachelor's degree 5+ years of experience directly managing, coaching and developing full-time researchers Experience directly managing across different research methodologies Experience directly conducting primary research (either qualitative or quantitative) end-to-end (i.e., designing, fielding, analyzing and reporting out data) Experience building teams over time through hiring, growing, and retaining high-performing researchers Experience building and setting research strategy that connects with business strategy Track record of translating research into business impact Experience working with a variety of cross functional peers and stakeholders (e.g., product managers, data scientists, designers, engineers, policy, communications, marketing) Graduate degree Experience with consumer products, consumer insights, or product development 5+ years of UX research experience 1+ years experience managing managers</p> <p>Responsibilities: Guide research throughout the product life-cycle from early stage generative research, through iterative concept or prototype testing, and post-launch measurement Deliver actionable and relevant insights aligned to both strategic and tactical product and designs decisions Identify and prioritize short-term and long-term research that delivers impact Resource Allocation - ensure we are always focusing on the highest priority things, focusing both on the short term needs as well as looking ahead to the next big challenge Hire, develop, and retain talent Advocate passionately for the customer, ensuring that the product experience is aligned to user needs and expectations</p>