About 2U
2U is a leading education technology company partnering with universities to deliver online degree and certificate programs.
Role
Sr Director, Product Research at 2U
Responsibilities
- Define and lead the product research strategy to inform product roadmap across platforms and programs.
- Build and manage a high impact team of researchers; mentor and develop talent.
- Design and execute qualitative and mixed-method studies (interviews, usability tests, ethnography, diary studies).
- Partner with Product, Design, Data Science and Engineering to translate insights into actionable recommendations.
- Communicate findings clearly to executives and cross functional partners; advocate for the customer voice.
- Establish rigorous research processes, recruitment pipelines and study governance to ensure timely impact.
Qualifications
- 10+ years of product or UX research experience with a track record leading research teams.
- Strong leadership, people management and stakeholder management skills.
- Expertise in qualitative methods (interviews, usability studies, ethnography) and quantitative analytics.
- Ability to translate insights into product strategy and measurable outcomes.
- Excellent communication, collaboration and influencing skills.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation
- Comprehensive health benefits
- 401(k) plan
- Flexible work arrangements
- Opportunities for career growth
Location
Crystal City on site with possible travel