Senior Research Manager - Product & AI
Understood
New York, New York
Full-Time
$125,000
HybridManager
Understood is a nonprofit focused on shaping the world for difference. We raise awareness of the challenges and strengths of people who learn and think differently. Our resources help people navigate challenges, gain confidence, and find support and community so they can thrive.
Having a shared commitment to our values is a key factor in any hire we make. We have five core values:
Come be part of an organization with an entrepreneurial spirit thats helping to shape the world for difference. Together, we can build a world where everyone can reach their full potential.
To learn more about Understood, please visit: www.understood.org.
To advance Understoods mission and to further our impact, were hiring a Senior Research Manager, reporting to our Director of Ecosystem Research.
You are a researcher who works at the intersection of market intelligence and automation. You excel at delivering cutting-edge market insights to product and other functional teams, providing the daily and weekly insights that fuel innovation. You build AI-driven workflowssuch as custom bots and scraping pipelinesto deliver a steady stream of product landscape insights to cross-functional teams. You use LLMs like Claude, Gemini and Perplexity to automate secondary research, and you maintain an always-current view of the market so Understoods product decisions are evidence-based and ahead of trends.
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This is a hybrid role that requires a minimum of three (3) days a week in our NYC office, with a focus on Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday. We are a Mac-based environment, and team members are provided a Mac laptop for their work.
The base salary range for this role is a minimum of $125,000 - $140,000 maximum, depending on years of experience and qualifications. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that supports wellness for our team members and their families. You can learn more about our benefits and offerings.
Understood.org does not sponsor applicants for work visas or legal permanent residence, including providing assistance with OPT extensions.
Understood encourages individuals of all learning styles and ethnic, racial, and socioeconomic backgrounds, including those whose life experiences may include the challenge of access due to a disability, to apply for this position. We are committed to maximizing the diversity of our organization, as we want to engage all those who can contribute to supporting this work.
Understood is an equal opportunity employer and considers all applications without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, alienage or citizenship status, marital or familial status, domestic partnership status, caregiver status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, change of sex or transgender status, genetic information, medical condition, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, physical or mental disability (where the applicant or employee is qualified to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation), any protected military or veteran status, or status as a victim of domestic or dating violence, sexual assault or offense, stalking, or any other characteristics protected by federal, state, or local law or that of persons with whom that individual associates, or any other legally protected characteristics.
For additional information on learning and thinking differences, including ADD/ADHD, dyslexia, dyscalculia, dysgraphia, dyspraxia, executive function challenges, nonverbal learning disabilities, processing issues, and more, please visit www.understood.org.
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