Senior Research Manager UAE Experience

Ventures Middle East (VME); Dubai; On-site; AED 350,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

Ventures Middle East (VME) is seeking an experienced Research Manager to lead market research initiatives and drive business development for private sector clients in the UAE. You will manage project teams, define methodologies, and deliver client-ready deliverables with measurable impact.

The role requires 7–10 years of proven sales-target achievements, fluency in Arabic, and advanced degrees. You will oversee multi-disciplinary projects, ensure timely delivery, and maintain client

Qualifications

• Bachelor's and Master's degrees required.
• 7–10 years of experience as a Research Manager with a proven sales targets record.
• Fluency in Arabic is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Participating in business development efforts ranging from prospecting to preparation of sales materials and proposals with special focus on private sector.
• Select and offer the proper research methodology and data analysis to the client.
• Preparing of the development of client-ready deliverables by actively leading the project team and presenting deliverables to the client.
• Taking on full ownership of a work stream within a large project or the leadership of the project as a whole; depending on the size of the engagement.
• Overall Project Management of all the assigned projects, including but not limited to: developing & managing the project plan, managing activities, resources, and budget, delivering the project within deadlines, ensuring contracts and invoicing are in place, and ensuring payments are received.
• Developing proposal (financial and technical) for market research studies
• Development of conclusions and actionable recommendations
• Project management, under select circumstances
• Participation in client meetings and client interaction
• Contribute towards development of coherent and concise deliverables for the project
• Structuring the project framework and defining specific methodologies to solve business challenges
• Actively managing the client relationship partner during the project
• Leading the project team by ensuring quality and on-time delivery
• Leading the design of applicable solutions for the business problems identified during the project
• Producing recommendations that result from client interviews, data gathering and analysis

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Masters Degree

Job description

Job Description:

Who We Are

Ventures Middle East is a leading Management Consulting Firm & Digital Solutions provider, offering technology-focused project tracking and intelligence-driven consultancy. With AI-powered analytics, we deliver actionable insights to empower businesses and drive success. Our seasoned team combines regional knowledge with cutting-edge strategies to ensure organizations thrive amid complexity.

Ventures Middle East understands the complexities of today's markets, and how crucial accurate information is for both government entities and leading businesses. We tailor our approach to each project with a simple Goal: empower you to make informed decisions with confidence, unlocking new opportunities and navigating the dynamic landscape ahead.

Roles and Responsibilities

Participating in business development efforts ranging from prospecting to preparation of sales materials and proposals with special focus on private sector

Select and offer the proper research methodology and data analysis to the client

Preparing of the development of client-ready deliverables by actively leading the project team and presenting deliverables to the client

Taking on full ownership of a work stream within a large project or the leadership of the project as a whole; depending on the size of the engagement

Overall Project Management of all the assigned projects, including but not limited to, as below:

• Developing & managing the project plan
• Managing the project activities, resources, and budget
• Delivering the project within deadlines as per client satisfaction
• Ensuring the fully executed contract with client is in place before commissioning the project
• Ensuring all invoices are issued on time as per the contract or agreed invoicing schedule
• Ensuring all payments are received on time
• Release/Completion Letter (by whatever name called) obtained from the client
• Ensuring the Performance Bond is released by the client on time, if applicable

Developing proposal (financial and technical) for market research studies

Development of conclusions and actionable recommendations

Project management, under select circumstances

Participation in client meetings and client interaction

Contribute towards development of coherent and concise deliverables for the project

Structuring the project framework and defining specific methodologies to be used to solve business challenges within the context of the project

Actively managing the client relationship partner during the project

Leading the project team by ensuring quality and on-time delivery

Leading the design of applicable solutions for the business problems identified during the project

Producing recommendations that result from client interviews, data gathering and analysis

Authorities

• Will be involved in all decisions of Market Research Department
• Interfaces withProject TeamExternal Clients and Suppliers

Academic qualification :

Bachelors Degree and Masters Degree

Relevant experience:

At least 7 to 10 years previously working as a Research Manager with a proven record of sales targets achieved

Fluency in Arabic is mandatory

Requirements: