(Senior) User Research Manager - limited to one year (m/f/d)

Not only do you want to know what users do, but above all why – and go into depth until patterns, tensions and real drivers become visible. You listen carefully, read between the lines and understand to translate complex observations into clear, action-leading customer insights, give orientation and shape strategic decisions.

With a well-founded qualitative mix of methods, you'll go to the ground and anchor customer centricity in product development. You use AI in a targeted and reflected way – from exploration and analysis to synthesis and storytelling. You think research strategically, tax studies end‐to-end and act as a savings partner:in. You bring your findings to the point precisely and convincingly – so that You will have an effect. Let's dig deeper together, create meaningful insights and create sound experiences with real relevance.

You are responsible for qualitative research projects end‐to-end – from conception to implementation to strategic arrangement. You analyze and synthesize qualitative data and translate it into clear, decision-relevant customer insights with effect on product, brand and strategy. You guide specific recommendations for action and encourage the transfer of insights into product and concept developments. You use AI as an integral part of the research workflow (exploration, analysis, synthesis, storytelling) and continuously develop it. You define and sharpen target audience understanding, minimum sets and use cases. You communicate research results convincingly and create alignment with interdisciplinary stakeholders. You act as a central user research interface between business intelligence, product development teams and other disciplines.

Founded, multi-year experience in qualitative market and user research as well as in the design and moderation of workshops. Ideally experience in product, concept and prototype testing with relevant target groups. A strong sense for target groups, mindsets and hidden needs. Interest in social trends, user cultures and consumer electronics developments. A solid business understanding (e.g. market analyses, value propositions). Sovereign use of AI tools for the analysis, synthesis and communication of research insights. German and very good English for daily cooperation in an international environment

30 days vacation per year and additionally 1 day birthday free as well as up to 2 free days for social engagement Hybrid work on site and home office with flexible working hours for a good work-life balance Attractive benefits such as grant to the ÖPNV ticket, variety of sports, Mental Health offers and of course discount on our devil products A modern workplace in excellent location A friendly team with a passion for first-class sound The dynamics of a start-up associated with the long-term experience of a successful middle-sized company Inhouse Development engineered in Berlin This position is limited to one year in the context of a parental leave and is to be filled in full-time with 40 hours per week. It is rewarded with an annual gross of between 45,000 - 60,000€, depending on the professional experience and qualification. .