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Senior Manager, UX Research page is loaded Senior Manager, UX Research Apply locations Toronto, ON, CAN time type Full time posted on Posted Today job requisition id R240017112 Application Deadline: 07/09/2024 Address: 33 Dundas Street West Job Family Group: Customer Solutions This role will directly manage multiple UX researchers across the Wealth Canada portfolio, work with product leaders for team roadmap, champion and lead strategic design activities in addition to the below responsibilities. Understands how new consumer and business customers approach search, evaluation, and selection of a banking solution. Strategically negotiates design solutions in relation to business goals. Helps organizations through a better understanding of the customer use preferences and needs by analyzing “Voice of the Customer”. Designs and facilitates research programs,analyzes data to deliver unique insights. Connects research questions and insights that bring out intuitive designs and support strategy and product development. Collaborates with Design, Marketing, Product and Technology stakeholders both inside and outside of the team.Defines and executes a comprehensive research plan.Identifies best method or mix of quantitative and qualitative methods based on priorities, research questions, timeline, and resourcing.Collects and analyzes user behavior through lab studies, field visits, ethnography, surveys, benchmark studies, server logs and online experiments.Identifies and incorporates complex technical and business requirements into research and helps advocate research findings to diverse audiences through written reports and in-person presentations.Develops budgets and timelines for research projects.Presents findings to designers, developers, and other stakeholders and concludes on the action plan.Fosters a culture aligned to BMO purpose, values and strategy and role models BMO values and behaviours in all that they do.Ensures alignment between values and behaviour that fosters diversity and inclusion.Regularly connects work to BMO’s purpose, sets inspirational goals, defines clear expected outcomes, and ensures clear accountability for follow through.Builds interdependent teams that collaborate across functional and operating groups to create the highest value for all stakeholders.Attracts, retains, and enables the career development of top talent.Improves team performance, recognizes and rewards performance, coaches employees, supports their development, and manages poor performance.Operates at a group/enterprise-wide level and serves as a specialist resource to senior leaders and stakeholders.Applies expertise and thinks creatively to address unique or ambiguous situations and to find solutions to problems that can be complex and non-routine.Implements changes in response to shifting trends.Broader work or accountabilities may be assigned as needed.Qualifications:Intermediate level of proficiency:Transdisciplinary thinking.Advanced level of proficiency:Creative thinking.Emotional Agility.User Research.Research, information synthesis and data analysis.User Behaviour.User experience (UX) design.Design Thinking.Customer centricity.Verbal & written communication skills.Analytical and problem solving skills.Collaboration & team skills; with a focus on cross-group collaboration.Able to manage ambiguity.Data driven decision making.Typically 7+ years of relevant experience and post-secondary degree in related field of study or an equivalent combination of education and experience.Seasoned professional with a combination of education, experience and industry knowledge. Salary : $92,400.00 - $171,600.00 Pay Type: SalariedThe above represents BMO Financial Group’s pay range and type.Salaries will vary based on factors such as location, skills, experience, education, and qualifications for the role, and may include a commission structure. Salaries for part-time roles will be pro-rated based on number of hours regularly worked. For commission roles, the salary listed above represents BMO Financial Group’s expected target for the first year in this position.BMO Financial Group’s total compensation package will vary based on the pay type of the position and may include performance-based incentives, discretionary bonuses, as well as other perks and rewards. BMO also offers health insurance, tuition reimbursement, accident and life insurance, and retirement savings plans. To view more details of our benefits, please visit: https://jobs.bmo.com/global/en/Total-Rewards We’re here to helpAt BMO we are driven by a shared Purpose: Boldly Grow the Good in business and life. It calls on us to create lasting, positive change for our customers, our communities and our people. By working together, innovating and pushing boundaries, we transform lives and businesses, and power economic growth around the world.As a member of the BMO team you are valued, respected and heard, and you have more ways to grow and make an impact. We strive to help you make an impact from day one – for yourself and our customers. We’ll support you with the tools and resources you need to reach new milestones, as you help our customers reach theirs. From in-depth training and coaching, to manager support and network-building opportunities, we’ll help you gain valuable experience, and broaden your skillset.To find out more visit us at https://jobs.bmo.com/ca/en .BMO is committed to an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace. By learning from each other’s differences, we gain strength through our people and our perspectives. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. To request accommodation, please contact your recruiter.Note to Recruiters: BMO does not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from a candidate. Any unsolicited resumes sent to BMO, directly or indirectly, will be considered BMO property. BMO will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume. A recruiting agency must first have a valid, written and fully executed agency agreement contract for service to submit resumes.About UsBMO is a leading bank driven by a single purpose: to Boldly Grow the Good in business and life. Everywhere we do business, we’re focused on building, investing and transforming how we work to drive performance and continue growing the good.Who we areWe’re proud to be fueling growth and expanding possibilities for individuals, families and businesses. More than 12 million customers count on us for personal and commercial banking, wealth management and investment services. As the 8th largest bank in North America by assets, we provide personal and commercial banking, wealth management and investment services to more than 12 million customers. In Canada, the United States and across the globe, we’ll continue to build, invest and transform to drive performance that serves the good that grows.