Senior Research Manager | UAE Experience | Arabic Speaker

Ventures Middle East (VME); Dubai; On-site; AED 357,000 - 603,000; Full time

Job summary

Ventures Middle East (VME) is seeking an experienced Research Manager to drive market research programs for government and private sector clients in the UAE. You will lead client engagements, design methodologies, and deliver actionable insights that influence strategic decisions.

Ideal candidates bring 7–10 years of research leadership, strong Arabic fluency, and a proven track record in sales-targeted delivery.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's and Master's degrees required
• 7–10 years as a Research Manager with sales targets
• Fluency in Arabic mandatory
• Experience in private sector market research and client-facing roles

Responsibilities

• Support business development from prospecting to proposal preparation
• Lead client-ready deliverables and present to clients
• Own a work stream or entire project; manage scope
• Oversee project management: plan, budget, deadlines
• Develop market research proposals and actionable recommendations
• Lead client meetings and maintain client relationships
• Design project framework and methodologies
• Produce client interview insights and data-driven recommendations

Skills

Business development

Data analysis

Project management

Client relationship

Presentation

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's and Master's degree

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.

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 with Project Team External 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