Research Manager

The Research Manage r 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.

What

will you be delivering?

As a member of the You Gov Insights team, you will:

• 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.

What’s in it for you?

• 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

Qualifications, Skills & Experience

• 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 Haves:

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

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…