Associate Project Director (RPM UK)

Marketing Management Analytics, Inc.; Malaysia; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Ipsos in Malaysia seeks a Senior Research Manager to lead a team delivering high-impact projects. You will manage business area initiatives, recruit junior staff, and own P&L for assigned projects, while collaborating with the Director to generate new business and strengthen client relationships.

You will apply advanced qualitative research techniques, mentor staff, and ensure outputs meet client briefs, while upholding Ipsos standards and brand integrity in every engagement.

Qualifications

• Experience leading research teams and directing project work.
• Ability to develop plans for new business opportunities with clients.
• Strong client-facing skills and strategic thinking.
• Proficiency in qualitative research methods and data interpretation.

Responsibilities

• Oversee team actions and project delivery with the business area Director.
• Recruit junior staff and mentor career development.
• Take P&L responsibility for managed projects and plans.
• Develop new business opportunities and nurture existing client relationships.

Skills

Leadership

Business development

Client relationship management

Research methodology

Project management

Job description

• Responsible for the actions and activities of the team (with business area Director)
• Recruitment of junior staff
• Profit and loss responsibility for projects that one is managing and business area
• New business generation and existing client development plans (with business area Director)
• Problem resolution and ownership of results
• Directors complex projects and higher-value work, displaying well-developed research skills, knowledge and thought
• Generate meaningful insights from research data to add real value to the client
• Use advanced research techniques and apply them appropriately
• Demonstrate the highest level of competence in moderation skills, workshop debriefs and client recommendations. Design and create new techniques (qualitative research only)
• Demonstrate Company awareness through internal support, cross-selling and marketing and take a corporate view with new business opportunities and the relationships with existing clients (client-facing stream)
• Be an ambassador and guardian of the brand for Ipsos, displaying the appropriate knowledge and behaviors
• Significantly contribute to the strategic direction of the business area, implement agreed plans and actively support the Division and Company
• Maximize opportunities for client contact and take a lead role; measure to be set through review process (guideline target- min of 50% of time on project-related, relationship building and seeking repeat and new business wins, ideally including a min of two targeted account face-to-face meetings/year)
• Make significant contribution to our work area(s) in terms of business generation/profit
• Challenge and mentor junior staff in research skills and their career development
• Recruit key skills and ensure operational efficiency of Department is maintained at all times
• Conduct performance reviews and design staff development plans for the team (with business area Director). Carry out appropriate performance management activities
• Deliver required team financial performance (with business area Director)
• Keep abreast of current trends within market research and competitors, in order to develop personal skills / knowledge base and transfer knowledge, skills and expertise through training and coaching
• Keenness to learn and proactive self-development and development of others

Manage the team to:

• Handle a number of different projects at once, ensuring time, budget and profitability requirements are met
• Produce outputs and research that are of high quality and consistent with agreed outputs
• Produce proposals that meet and where possible exceed the brief requirements
• Provide accurate analysis and interpretation of data
• Liaise professional and effectively with the Operation departments to ensure we deliver what we say we will

About Us

Ipsos is one of the world’s largest research companies and currently the only one primarily managed by researchers, ranking as a #1 full-service research organization for four consecutive years. With over 75 different data-driven solutions, and presence in 90 markets, Ipsos brings together research, implementation, methodological, and subject-matter experts from around the world, combining thematic and technical experts to deliver top-quality research and insights. Simply speaking, we help the biggest companies solve some of their biggest problems, serving more than 5000 clients across the globe by providing research, data, and insights on their target markets. And we are proud of our continuous efforts in making Ipsos the best place to work!