Senior Lead User Researcher (Operations)

Job overview

The Senior Lead User Researcher (Operations) is an onsite role based in Aliso Viejo, CA, with a salary range of $148,500 - $247,500 per year. This position serves as the organizational authority on Research Ops strategy and innovation at Cox Automotive. This role exists to shape how research is practiced, scaled, and valued across the organization. It involves defining the future state of Research Ops, influencing executive stakeholders, and acting as a principal advisor to research, design, and product leadership.

What you'll do

• Define long-term Research Ops strategy
• lead enterprise-level transformation initiatives
• govern enterprise standards for research repositories
• partner with C-suite stakeholders
• design AI-enabled research systems
• oversee measurement frameworks.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

full-time

day shift

aliso viejo ca

cox automotive

research ops

senior lead

strategy

transformation

ai-enabled

governance

$148.5k-$247.5k/yr

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Flexible vacation, 7 paid holidays, 160 hours paid wellness, bereavement leave, parental leave.

Why this role

Focus on Research Ops strategy, enterprise-level transformation, and AI-enabled operational systems.

About the employer

Cox Automotive is hiring for this role. Industry: Process, Physical Distribution, and Logistics Consulting Services. Sector: 54.