Research Project Manager — Flexible, Client-Focused Leader

NielsenIQ; Belgique; Hybrid; EUR 60,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working environment

Volunteer time off

Job summary

NielsenIQ is seeking an experienced researcher to execute and guide research assignments under client contracts (CIM). You will coordinate project teams, manage budgets, analyze results, and present findings with actionable recommendations.

With 3–5 years in media or social science research, you will apply both quantitative and qualitative methods to complex projects, maintain client relationships, and pursue new commercial opportunities.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Execution of research projects and ensuring alignment with client contracts.
• 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 adjusting execution while maintaining close contact with the client.
• Analyzing the performance of executed projects.
• Managing innovative sub-projects and developing new methods/services/products in research.
• Maintaining and expanding customer relationships.
• Acquiring assignments and identifying new commercial opportunities from the customer network.
• Submitting research proposals.

Skills

Quantitative methods

Qualitative methods

Project coordination

Budget management

Client relationship management

English language skills

French or Dutch

Education

University degree

Job description

NielsenIQ is seeking an experienced researcher to execute and guide research assignments under client contracts (CIM). You will coordinate project teams, manage budgets, analyze results, and present findings with actionable recommendations.

With 3–5 years in media or social science research, you will apply both quantitative and qualitative methods to complex projects, maintain client relationships, and pursue new commercial opportunities.