Krista Manley
Leading Research @ Procore Technologies | PhD in Cognitive Science
- Role
- Head of Ux Research at Procore Technologies
- Location
- Lewistown, MT, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Krista Manley
Our team at Procore Technologies thrives on insightful user experience research, empowering product development with a deep understanding of user needs. With a Ph.D. in Cognitive Science and specialized skills in usability testing and building mixed methods visuals to allow cross-functional teams to consume and monitor product health and users\' needs, I contribute to crafting intuitive solutions that resonate with our users.At Procore, leveraging data manipulation techniques has enabled us to refine product research strategies, delivering outcomes that drive user satisfaction and engagement. Passionate about melding quantitative and qualitative methodologies, I aim to foster an environment where every product decision is informed by rigorous research and a nuanced understanding of user behavior.
Experience
Head of Ux Research
Nov 2021 — Present · Austin, TX, US
Leading strategic, cross-functional UX research that drives product and business outcomes. I build and mentor high-performing teams, scale research operations, and partner with execs to embed user insights into decision-making. Focused on inclusive practices, research democratization, and improving efficiency through ethical, human-centered AI innovation.
Education
Montana State University-Bozeman
Master’s Degree, Experimental Psychology
2010 — 2012
University of Montana
Transfer
2004 — 2006
Montana State University-Bozeman
Bachelor’s Degree, Psychological Sciences
2006 — 2009
Iowa State University
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Cognitive Science
2015 — 2019
Skills
- Microsoft Office
- Research
- Customer Service
- Microsoft Excel
- Project Management
- Management
- Public Speaking
- Strategic Planning
- Microsoft Word
- Powerpoint
- E-Prime
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