It Project Manager jobs in United Kingdom

Job Description

Futurehead's have partnered with a modern, vibrant start-up who are transforming the way global brands deepen their customer understanding through market research.

This fast-growing, full-service agency delivers both quantitative and qualitative insights for leading names in gaming, finance, sportswear, and beyond. Their mission is to deliver meaningful, data-driven insights with a bold, unconventional approach. They fuel growth for their clients and offering variety through both short-term and long-tail research projects. They have just won some really exciting projects and need a project manager who have both quantitative and qualitative research experience and slightly more generic agencies. You must have a really solid understanding of project management fundamentals and want to work directly with clients across a verity of industries.

About the Opportunity

They are seeking an experienced Project Manager for a 3 month contract with a possibility to extend. You will join a collaborative team of market research and business experts. You’ll play a crucial role in ensuring the seamless delivery of complex research programmes- coordinating tasks across internal teams and external partners, and optimising operations to keep projects on track all while upholding a really modern culture within the team.

This is a chance to join a high-performing central project management function, working alongside senior leaders in research, product, and fieldwork management- They are a small but funky team and like people with real character. You’ll provide both hands-on project management and strategic oversight, guiding projects from conception to completion. You will have a lot of autonomy but you must be able to jump straight in

What You’ll Do

• Develop and execute project plans, budgets, timetables, and collaboration workshops.
• Oversee project delivery, address obstacles, and ensure research milestones are achieved.
• Act as the central point of contact for clients, presenting progress updates and escalating risks as needed.
• Coordinate with a dedicated team including lead and junior researchers, other project managers, and specialists.
• Guide and “school” newer team members on effective project pathways and critical processes.
• Manage research fieldwork with panel providers and marketplace partners.
• Lead team meetings, monitor progress, and help deliver case studies that showcase project outcomes.

What They’re Looking For

• Proven project management skills in a fast-paced market research or agency setting+ a research agency withing quant and qual.
• Comfortable managing multiple research projects with multidisciplinary stakeholders (including fieldwork**).
• Exceptional organisational skills and methodical attention to detail.
• Strong client communication: unafraid to interact with clients directly and manage relationships from start to finish- professional but highly personable.
• Ability to motivate, guide, and mentor team members- supporting both experienced and newer staff.
• Analytical, resourceful, and proactive in identifying and solving problems as they arise.
• Experience using tools like MS Excel; formal project management training (e.g. Prince II, Scrum, Lean, Kanban) is a must!
• Open to agency, research, or commercial backgrounds; your energy and initiative will set you apart- enthusiasm and personality goes a long way with this highly intelligent team.
• Preference for those available to start within the next 2 weeks.

Offer & Next Steps

• Contract: 3 months (potential for extension)
• Day Rate: £330-£400 (depending on years of experience)
• Team: You’ll collaborate closely with senior product and research managers, including a hands-on project management cohort and dedicated leadership.
• Location: UK-based, hybrid options available.
• Process: Initial meetings with agency leadership and research directors; swift turnarounds expected.

If you’re ready to join a high-growth environment with the autonomy to make a real impact- while working alongside some of the smartest minds in the industry- we’d love to hear from you. Reach out to Futureheads today to learn more.