Uber · 23 hours ago
Senior Opinion Research Manager
San Francisco, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$186K/yr - $207K/yr
10+ years expUber is seeking a Senior Opinion Research Manager to lead opinion research that informs the company's policy positioning in the US. The role involves designing a research agenda on regulatory and political issues, synthesizing findings to guide policy strategy, and collaborating with cross-functional teams.
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Responsibilities
Lead strategic opinion research on topics related to Uber's regulatory threats and opportunities across the US - at the national, state and local level
Partner with cross-functional teams to translate internal business and policy objectives into a research agenda
See around corners to anticipate upcoming policy issues, and leverage polling among the general population, Uber customers, and policy elites to proactively develop Uber's policy positions
Independently design research objectives to inform strategy on policy and regulatory issues, including hiring polling firms and managing external research vendors, for both public-facing and internal-facing use. Balance quick-turn and ongoing opinion research with message testing and novel approaches of your own design
Synthesize themes from the research you conduct into actionable recommendations for executives and cross-functional teams
Educate the Uber public policy team and executives on new and emerging trends, and new developments in the public discourse around threats to Uber's business
Qualification
Required
10+ years experience working on polling, politics, and campaigns
Bachelor's Degree
Advanced understanding of quantitative and qualitative public opinion research methodologies and analysis
Experienced, strategic thought partner to political decision makers, who drives engagement and influence
Strong organizational and prioritization skills, and the ability to synthesize and distill information from multiple sources
Preferred
Deep understanding of the regulatory environment around gig economy policy issues at the US state and city level
Experience working on political or advocacy campaigns at US state and city levels, as a political pollster, or as a political chief of staff
Experience as a strategist or researcher for a think tank, advocacy group, private company, or other organization that works to influence public policy
Benefits
Participate in Uber's bonus program
May be offered an equity award & other types of comp
Eligible for various benefits
Company
Uber
Uber develops, markets, and operates a ride-sharing mobile application that allows consumers to submit a trip request.
10001+ employees
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Funding
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$35.56BKey Investors
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2025-09-08Post Ipo Debt· $2.25B
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2025-01-01Post Ipo Equity· $2.3B
Leadership Team
Dara Khosrowshahi
CEO
Prashanth Mahendra -Rajah
Chief Financial Officer
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