Senior API Product Manager Position Available In New York, New York

Senior API Product Manager Candid life insurance United States, York, York 32 Old Slip (Show on map) Jun 12, 2025
Description Position Summary Candid is a nonprofit that provides the most comprehensive data and insights about the social sector. We get you the information you need to do good. Candid collects, curates, and maintains the most comprehensive data on the nonprofit sector to empower nonprofits, foundations, researchers, and technology platforms across philanthropy. There is a growing need for this data to be easily accessible in developer channels so that 3rd parties to send and get access to this data in real-time. Candid currently has an opportunity for a Senior API Product Manager. The Senior API Product Manager will own the strategic vision and execution of Candid’s next generation developer platform, including APIs, webhooks, integrations, and developer portal. This role drives revenue growth by making nonprofit sector data accessible to developers and third-party platforms in real-time. You’ll identify market opportunities, understand developer needs, and translate requirements into platform capabilities while collaborating with Growth and Operations teams to optimize the developer experience and business outcomes.

Position:

Senior API Product Manager Reporting to:

Senior Director, Data Provider Product Management Supervises:

N/A Schedule:

35-hour work week, Monday through

Friday Compensation:

$120,000-$155,000 (this range is for the NYC area and will be adjusted for other localities; additionally, factors like skills and experience will be considered).

Location:

Remote. In-person attendance is expected during our annual, weeklong all-staff summit. Additionally, participation for in-person meetings is expected at least once per year for most employees, at least once per quarter for senior leaders, and at least once per month for the executive team. Staff that are not in NYC are expected to travel for these meetings.

Benefits:

Health insurance (medical, dental, vision), retirement contribution with additional option for a match, paid life insurance and AD&D, paid leave time (PTO, compassionate leave, volunteer, holiday, parental), short-term and long-term disability, pre-tax transit, flexible spending accounts, supplemental insurance, summer hours, and Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program eligible employer. Responsibilities Product Strategy & Ownership Own productization of external APIs, webhooks, developer portal, and third-party integrations
Define strategic vision, business plan and roadmap for Candid’s next generation developer platform and APIs
Research and analyze API usage patterns to understand developer needs and use cases
Instrument data collection to track developer behavior and API performance Market Intelligence & Requirements Identify and prioritize supply/demand gaps in the developer ecosystem
Translate market opportunities into explicit platform and technical requirements
Conduct competitive analysis and monitor emerging trends in developer tooling
Engage with API users and developers to understand pain points and requirements Cross-Functional Collaboration Partner with Growth and Ops teams on pricing, packaging, marketing, and operations
Collaborate with engineering teams to deliver API capabilities and developer tools
Work with Solutions Engineers and Support to resolve technical issues and improve developer experience
Coordinate with other Product Managers to align roadmaps and feature releases Product Operations & Growth Establish, track, and optimize key metrics including API usage, developer acquisition, and revenue
Implement and monitor feedback loops and developer satisfaction measurement
Manage product lifecycle from ideation to launch, iterating and optimizing each release
Collaborate on go-to-market strategies for new API products and major releases with marketing and sales
Evangelize API products through demos and stakeholder presentations Requirements 5-7 years product management experience focused on APIs, webhooks, and developer products
Experience building platform products that support multiple development teams
Background in nonprofit/philanthropy sector or working with nonprofit data preferred
Track record of successful 0-to-1 product launches and post-launch iteration
Deep knowledge of RESTful APIs, GraphQL, webhooks, and authentication systems
Understanding of developer tools, documentation, and portal experiences
Experience with API analytics, monitoring, and performance optimization
Proficiency with Agile/Scrum methodologies
Strong developer empathy and understanding of technical user needs
Ability to gather requirements from diverse, often competing stakeholder groups
Data-driven approach to feature prioritization and product decisions
Excellent communication skills across technical and business audiences
Strategic thinking with high initiative and cross-functional coordination abilities
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related technical field preferred
Equivalent experience considered
Willingness to perform other duties and special projects as needed/requested.
Sensitivity and respect for racial, gender, sexual orientation, and cultural differences.
Champions and represents Candid’s core values: We’re driven, direct, accessible, curious, and inclusive. About Candid
Every year, millions of nonprofits spend trillions of dollars around the world. Candid finds out where that money comes from, where it goes, and why it matters. Through research, collaboration, and training, we connect people who want to change the world to the resources they need to do it. Our data tools on nonprofits, foundations, and grants are the most comprehensive in the world. Candid’s vision is an ambitious one. But we know when we make investments in our talent, it translates to more access and better knowledge for those working for social good around the world. On February 1, 2019, Foundation Center and GuideStar joined forces to become Candid, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Candid is a qualifying nonprofit organization as defined by the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. As such, Candid employees may claim their employment time on their PSLF application. We offer a competitive salary and excellent benefits. Due to the high volume of applicants we typically receive, we regret that we can only contact candidates we would like to interview. For more information on positions available at Candid, please visit our website: Work with us Candid is an equal opportunity employer. Candid provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. We are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion and especially encourage members of underrepresented communities to apply. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.
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