Research Manager

PT So Good Food; Jakarta Utara; On-site; IDR 100.000.000 - 200.000.000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food company in Jakarta Utara is seeking a Research Manager to lead and execute research projects. The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's degree, five to seven years of research experience, and strong project management skills. Responsibilities include supervising a team, managing project budgets, and presenting findings. This role offers the opportunity to influence research methodologies and ensure quality deliverables.

Qualifications

• Require a bachelor's degree, prefer candidates with advanced degrees.
• Five to seven years of direct research experience required.
• Proficiency in project management, including budgeting and planning.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate and execute assigned research projects.
• Supervise team members daily to complete research projects.
• Present research findings to management.

Skills

Project management

Data analysis

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master of Science

Job description

Overview

Research Manager is responsible for leading research projects to satisfy a defined purpose or scientific objective. To support this goal, a research manager decides on the methodology and techniques for conducting the research, and lead the development of research instruments. They are responsible for reviewing research related fieldwork, validating collected data, authoring reports and communicating across various related stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate and execute assigned research projects.
• Supervise team members on daily basis to complete research projects within deadlines.
• Track project progress periodically and report the same to management.
• Identify areas of improvements and develop new methodologies to meet milestones.
• Present research findings to management in an understandable manner.
• Work with management in preparation of project budget and schedule.
• Monitor and control expenses within allocated budget.
• Stay updated with latest developments in ingredients & processing technologies.
• Analyze and resolve research issues promptly and accurately.
• Coordinate with management in determining research priorities and developing research roadmap.
• Identify key challenges and develop appropriate solutions.
• Ensure that research deliverables meet quality standards and business requirements.

Qualifications

• A bachelor's degree is generally required to qualify for a research manager position. Prefer candidates with advanced academic degrees, such as Masters of Science.
• Five to seven years of direct research experience is required, as well as demonstrated proficiency in project management, including budgeting, planning, execution, delivery, quality assurance, and reporting.
• Proactive problem solvers with superb planning, coordination, and leadership skills.
• Able to communicate with stakeholders from diverse functional areas, and can convey complex data in tangible business terms.