Research Manager

About the role

The Research Manager will be responsible for overseeing and managing custom research projects from proposal to completion. This role requires a strategic thinker with strong analytical skills and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in conducting custom studies, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage custom research studies, ensuring they are completed on time, within scope, and within budget
• Manage data collection, analysis, and interpretation of research findings
• Present research findings to clients and stakeholders in a clear and concise manner
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure research aligns with client expectations and internal protocols
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of category trends and best practices for key accounts (knowledge of technology, gaming and interactive entertainment sectors is a plus)
• Train and mentor junior research staff
• Develop research proposals and design methodologies tailored to client needs

Benefits

• Work for a global industry leader in insight-driven connected data solutions; being part of an exciting, fast-paced environment within a growing business
• Great team culture, working alongside an amazingly talented team of research consultants
• Work directly with some of the biggest global brands; demonstrating how to leverage our data to answer key business questions
• Benefit from opportunities to demonstrate creativity, innovation and build successful research solutions
• Gain exposure to career opportunities around the world with a world-class company
• Paid vacation, holidays and sick days
• Flexible working arrangement available
• Group medical, dental and vision insurance
• Company-paid life and disability insurance
• Paid parental leave
• 401(k) with company match

Qualifications

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Knowledge of advanced statistical techniques and methodologies
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills

Behavioral Competencies

• Intellectually curious, with a growth mindset
• Demonstrate thought leadership, strengthening client engagements by connecting ideas to their objectives
• Entrepreneurial mindset — everyone on the team gets their hands dirty with data and you will need to be a problem solver not just a problem identifier
• A proactive, self-starter with a bias for action
• Skilled at building and managing customer relationships, including key stakeholder management
• A collaborator's mentality, eager to partner with internal stakeholders to delight our clients
• Strong project management and organizational skills to prioritize work within and across client relationships
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with a proven track record of delivering high-quality results in an accurate and timely manner

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or higher. A degree in a marketing or a research field is a plus (i.e., economics, psychology, business, marketing, market research, analytics, etc.)
• Minimum 2 years (5+ preferred) experience in managing custom research projects with strong focus on quantitative studies
• Strong MS Excel, PowerPoint, and Word skills a must
• Effective writing, time management, multitasking, communication, problem solving, and interpersonal skills

Nice to Have

• Experience with multivariate techniques (segmentation, MaxDiff, discrete choice/conjoint, driver modeling, etc.)
• Exposure to qualitative methodologies
• Prior experience managing or developing others

Pay

For roles based in California, New York, Colorado, Massachusetts, or Washington State, the base salary hiring range for this position is $80,000 - 92,000 USD. Compensation offered will be determined by multiple factors including location, job-related knowledge, skills and experience. Certain roles may be eligible for incentive compensation and additional benefits.

Company Overview

Join our global team to help us achieve our social mission: to make millions of people's opinions heard for the benefit of our local, national, and international communities. Understanding diversity of opinion requires diversity of background. Although our global panel of millions of people worldwide powers our research, our biggest asset is our people. If our research is to be truly representative of what the world thinks, we need people from all walks of life to be part of the team to bring their perspective to the work we do.

We are driven by a set of shared values. We are fast, fearless, and innovative. We work diligently to get it right. We are guided by accuracy, ethics, and proven methodologies. We respect and trust each other, bringing these values into everything that we do. We strive to provide YouGovers with best-in-class benefits to support their physical, financial, and emotional wellbeing. We want our employees to have a sense of belonging and uniqueness in a supportive workplace, so they can bring their full selves to work.