Project Manager (Media)

NielsenIQ; Vlaams-Brabant; On-site; EUR 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working environment

Volunteer time off

LinkedIn Learning

Employee-Assistance-Program (EAP)

Job summary

NielsenIQ is seeking an experienced independent researcher to execute and guide research projects for CIM, coordinating multi-disciplinary teams and ensuring outcomes meet contractual requirements.

The role requires 3–5 years in media or social science research, strong quantitative and qualitative skills, and fluency in English with either French or Dutch. A university education is required, and there is emphasis on building client relationships and proposing new research opportunities.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years' experience as an independent researcher in media or social science research.
• Strong knowledge of quantitative and qualitative research methods.
• Experience in setting up, following up, and coordinating complex projects.
• University or equivalent education.
• Fluency in French or Dutch, in addition to English.

Responsibilities

• Execute and coordinate research projects per client contract.
• Coordinate project teams and monitor budgets.
• Analyze and interpret results; report findings.
• Develop policy recommendations and discuss with clients.
• Maintain and expand customer relationships and identify opportunities.

Skills

Independent researcher

Media research

Social science research

Quantitative methods

Qualitative methods

Project coordination

English language

French or Dutch

Education

University degree

Job description

To execute, guide, and follow up on research assignments resulting from the contract with the client (CIM).

Tasks and responsibilities

• Execution of research projects
  • Ensures that the execution and result of the research project are in accordance with the contract with the client
  • Coordinate and follow up on project teams
  • Responsible for the budget of own research assignments within own segments
  • Analysis and interpretation of research results
  • Reporting and presenting research results
  • Providing (policy) recommendations
  • Monitoring and, if necessary, adjusting the execution of the research project, while maintaining in close contact with the client
  • Analyzing the performance of executed projects
• Managing innovative (sub)projects and thus developing new and improved methods/services/products in the field of research
• Commercial
  • Maintaining and expanding customer relationships
  • Acquiring assignments and identifying new commercial opportunities from the customer network
  • Submitting research proposals

Requirements

• Extensive knowledge of 3 to 5 years in a position as an independent researcher in media research and/or social science research
• Extensive knowledge of quantitative and qualitative research methods and techniques, appropriate to the segment
• Experience in setting up, following up, and coordinating complex projects
• University or equivalent education
• Fluency in French or Dutch, in addition to English

Job Description

Purpose of the role: To execute, guide, and follow up on research assignments resulting from the contract with the client (CIM).

Tasks and responsibilities

• Execution of research projects
  • Ensures that the execution and result of the research project are in accordance with the contract with the client
  • Coordinate and follow up on project teams
  • Responsible for the budget of own research assignments within own segments
  • Analysis and interpretation of research results
  • Reporting and presenting research results
  • Providing (policy) recommendations
  • Monitoring and, if necessary, adjusting the execution of the research project, while maintaining in close contact with the client
  • Analyzing the performance of executed projects
• Innovation
  • Managing innovative (sub)projects and thus developing new and improved methods/services/products in the field of research
• Commercial
  • Maintaining and expanding customer relationships
  • Acquiring assignments and identifying new commercial opportunities from the customer network
  • Submitting research proposals

Requirements

• Extensive knowledge of 3 to 5 years in a position as an independent researcher in media research and/or social science research
• Extensive knowledge of quantitative and qualitative research methods and techniques, appropriate to the segment
• Experience in setting up, following up, and coordinating complex projects
• University or equivalent education
• Fluency in French or Dutch, in addition to English

Additional Information

Our Benefits

• Flexible working environment
• Volunteer time off
• LinkedIn Learning
• Employee-Assistance-Program (EAP)

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About NIQ

NIQ is the world’s leading consumer intelligence company, delivering the most complete understanding of consumer buying behavior and revealing new pathways to growth. In 2023, NIQ combined with GfK, bringing together the two industry leaders with unparalleled global reach. With a holistic retail read and the most comprehensive consumer insights—delivered with advanced analytics through state-of-the-art platforms—NIQ delivers the Full View™. NIQ is an Advent International portfolio company with operations in 100+ markets, covering more than 90% of the world’s population.

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