UX Product Research and Strategy Lead

Citi

Confirmed live 2 days ago High trust
Remote

Quick summary

Work type
Remote
Location
Tampa, FL
Salary
$125,600–$188,400 / yr
Posted
10 days ago
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Confirmed live 2 days ago

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Below market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $205k
This role $157k
$112k most similar roles pay here $253k

This role pays less than 84% of similar roles. Most pay $170,000–$239,275 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $157k versus about $205k for comparable roles.

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Citi is one of the world’s most trusted financial institutions, proudly serving millions of customers across the United States.

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TL;DR · UX Product Research and Strategy Lead

The UX Product Research and Strategy Lead joins the UX team to drive the strategic direction of human resources applications and systems, focusing on onboarding, benefits, and performance tools. This role involves owning the research program that informs product vision, translating market intelligence and user insights into actionable roadmaps for senior stakeholders. The individual will lead a wide range of methodologies including user interviews, co-creation, journey mapping, usability testing, and surveys to define the experience north star. Key responsibilities include mentoring researchers, defining metrics for benchmarking, and integrating qualitative and quantitative data to improve internal employee tools. Required skills include extensive experience in design thinking, stakeholder management, and proficiency with research tools like UserZoom, UserTesting.com, Dovetail, EnjoyHQ, and Qualtrics. The role addresses the challenge of transforming complex HR processes into seamless digital experiences for employees.

What you'll do

  • Define and evolve the experience "north star" by creating an evidence-based vision with product and business leadership.
  • Translate research insights, market intelligence, and business goals into actionable strategies for product roadmaps and design priorities.
  • Facilitate workshops and strategy sessions to align senior stakeholders on user-centered outcomes.
  • Manage a comprehensive research program including interviews, journey mapping, usability testing, and surveys.
  • Communicate research findings and strategic recommendations to stakeholder teams and the broader organization.
  • Define metrics for benchmarking and integrate quantitative data to inform the understanding of client journeys.
  • Mentor junior researchers and designers to grow and scale internal research capabilities.
  • Identify new tools and process improvements to improve alignment with design systems.

What we're looking for

  • Applicants must provide a case study or portfolio and perform a walkthrough during the interview.
  • 7–12 years of relevant UX Research experience is required.
  • Demonstrable experience in a strategic or research leadership capacity is required.
  • Extensive hands-on experience leading qualitative and quantitative UX research in a product design environment is required.
  • Proven track record of translating research into strategic recommendations that influence product direction and roadmaps.
  • Experience facilitating senior stakeholder workshops and strategy sessions to build alignment on experience direction.
  • Outstanding written and oral communication skills, including confident presentation to senior leadership.
  • A Bachelor's or University degree is required; a Master's degree is desirable.

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