Senior Research Manager, University Recruiting Syndicated Research (Remote) at Veris Insights

Your Role

As Senior Research Manager, you will lead the Data & Insights team and oversee the delivery of our core student and employer research. You will manage a small team of researchers while remaining closely involved in the work itself.

In this role, you will own select studies from design through delivery and partner closely with the Director of UR Research to strengthen research quality, improve how our programs operate at scale, and continue evolving how insights are communicated to and used by members.

Responsibilities

Research Leadership & Insight Development

• Lead select studies end-to-end, from scoping and survey design to analysis and storytelling, ensuring findings are rigorous, relevant, and actionable.
• Identify opportunities to enhance how data informs from experimenting with new survey or analytical approaches to piloting new deliverable formats and tools.
• Operationalize improvements to the data and insights infrastructure, contributing to stronger research systems, processes, and overall execution quality.

People Leadership

• Manage and develop a small team of researchers, fostering strong performance, professional growth, and a culture of continuous improvement.
• Provide coaching, feedback, and mentorship to strengthen analytical skills, project management acumen, and independent ownership.
• Promote cross-functional collaboration and shared ownership of outcomes, ensuring the team delivers impactful and reliable research to members.

Project Management & Coordination

• Oversee the student insights and employer benchmarking workstreams, ensuring all timelines, deliverables, and quality standards are consistently met.
• Translate strategic priorities into clear project plans and milestones, supporting the day-to-day execution of survey, interview, and data initiatives.
• Coordinate across cross-functional partners to build tools, improve accuracy and elevation of insights, and share new research.
• Ensure all research deliverables meet high standards of accuracy, consistency, and clarity while elevating how insights are communicated and applied by members.

Requirements

• 4-6 years of experience in market research or consulting is preferred, with a focus on HR, talent acquisition, or talent management topics a plus.
• Proven ability to manage multiple complex research projects simultaneously, meeting deadlines and maintaining high-quality standards in a dynamic environment.
• Experience directly managing or mentoring individual contributors, with demonstrated success coaching early- and mid-career researchers.
• Strong background in survey design and execution, including question development, sampling strategy, and data quality management. Experience with Qualtrics a plus.
• Skilled in quantitative data analysis and interpretation, with proficiency in at least one analytical or visualization platform (e.g., SPSS, SAS, Excel, DisplayR).
• Experience conducting or guiding qualitative research (e.g., interviews, open-ended analysis, case studies) and distilling insights into actionable recommendations or complements to quantitative findings.
• Familiarity with data visualization and design tools (e.g., Canva, Figma, Power BI).
• Exceptional ability to translate technical data into accessible insights and clear, compelling narratives.
• High attention to detail and commitment to delivering A+ quality in both your own work and your team’s work.
• Comfortable creating structure in ambiguous situations and driving process improvements that increase efficiency and consistency.

Compensation & Benefits Package

• Salary: $92,500 to $115,000 annually, depending on experience
• Location: Remote-first within the U.S., with occasional travel to Washington, DC for in-person collaboration, team off-sites, or strategic planning
• Time Off: Unlimited PTO, plus monthly mental health days
• Health & Wellness: Medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus a $1,000 annual wellness stipend
• Retirement: 401(k) with up to 4% employer match
• Family Support: Paid parental leave
• Work Authorization: Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without current or future visa sponsorship. Unfortunately, we are unable to consider OPT/CPT holders.