Microsoft Principal UX Researcher SharePoint Authoring Brand 

Canada, British Columbia, Vancouver 

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SharePoint is a powerfulSharePoint empowers users to createengaging and personalized intranettheir brand and cultureto create a seamless digital workplace.

As a strategic partnerand member of ther work willand reach, asis usedYou will also have the chance to shape the future of SharePointon the next evolution of the productinspiring and enabling users to create modern and fully expressive sites, pages, and news.You will work closely with a talented team of designers, engineers, and product managers,also being part the high-performing and well-established

, ultimately, empowerour users to be more productive, efficient, and successful. This person should be knowledgeable and interested in the rapidly evolving AI space, while never forgetting the human side of the equation

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• Gain experience with AIand be excited by the opportunity to continue to learn and partner with others in a rapidly evolving space
• Drive for excellence while never losing sight of the human side of the equation and what it means to be a team leader and partner.
• Collaborate with design, product management, data science, marketing, and engineering teams around the company and globe,leveragingpartnerships for diverse perspective on our products.
• Provide principal-level thought leadership in user experience areas through collaboration with designers, participation in design reviews.
• Lead by example with clean, focused, and inspiring work, through all phases of the product cycle.
• Contribute to broaden multi-disciplineteam’s creative processes, team building, and our cultural values around diversity, inclusion, transparency, and growth mindset.
• Contribute to the learning and growth of the broader research team.
• Learn and understand about diverse audiences, their behaviors, context(s)and motivations – across all phases of the customer lifecycle and user journey.
• Demonstrate empathy for users while balancing the vision and constraints of stakeholders.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Human-Computer Interaction, Human Factors Engineering, Computer Science, Technical Communications, Information Science, Information Architecture, User Experience Design, Behavioral Science, Social Sciences, or related field AND 6+ years User Experience Research experience
  • OR Master's Degree in Human-Computer Interaction, Human Factors Engineering, Computer Science, Technical Communications, Information Science, Information Architecture, User Experience Design, Behavioral Science, Social Sciences, or related field AND 4+ years User Experience Research experience
  • OR Doctorate in Human-Computer Interaction, Human Factors Engineering, Computer Science, Technical Communications, Information Science, Information Architecture, User Experience Design, Behavioral Science, Social Sciences, or related field AND 3+ years User Experience Research experience
  • OR equivalent experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• At least 8+ years of product UX Research experience (HCI, user experience, social psych, cognitive psych, behavioral psych, user Research, Usability, etc.), with at least 4 years prioritizing and conducting strategic research with high impact on product direction and experience design.
• Most candidates have a graduate degree in Human-Computer Interaction, Psychology, Human Factors, Anthropology, Statistics, or related field but are also interested in candidates withdifferent backgroundswho bring new or complementary skills to our team.
• Proven ability to champion and drive plans for research programs for widespread impacts across a division, across the company, or within the industry.
• Command of all aspects of UX Research across a product cycle; experience across a range of UX Research approaches and methodologies (theoretical and practical knowledge of both qualitative and quantitative).
• Experience in articulating the implications of research insights in clear and compelling ways; translating research findings into actionable opportunities and recommendations; ability to translate data into insights; measurable record of impacting products as a researcher.
• Proficient verbal, written communication and presentation skills. Active thought leadership in user experience issues and trends.
• Track recordof collaborating and enabling cross disciplines (design, program management, engineering, content writers, and marketing) to drive change into products; and be able to work independently as well as part of a cohesive team.
• A high-quality portfolio review presentation isrequiredto interview for this role. Your presentation shoulddemonstrateyour research experience, rationale for methodologies chosen, and communication skills.
• Conducted qualitative and/or quantitative research in the AI space for 2+ years.
• Knowledgeable about responsible AI and inclusive design, witha track recordof incorporating these principles into your research practice.

Experience in UX Research practice and

The following are core expectations of this position:

• Understand UX Research needs and develop research plans and roadmaps to deliver insights that will guide product development decisions across the lifecycle.
• Create and manage UX research knowledge that isleveragedacross design and engineering teams and across products whenappropriate.
• Provideactionable insights as an outcome of research activities and drive those insights into product and design plans with peers in the PM and Design organizations.
• Effectively communicate research strategies, methodologies and insights to peers, partners, and stakeholders throughout the organization.
• Be a key partner in ensuring product success byrepresentingthe value of UX Research to product managers and engineers throughout the organization.
• Work closely with design counterparts in global teams to align research activities and execution consistently.
• Leverage your insights and experience in design reviews and planning cycles to improve the team’s ability to deliver world-class design solutions for our customers.
• Embody ourand.