Project Executive

Ipsos Sdn Bhd; Kuala Lumpur; Hybrid; MYR 50,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

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Vision

Wellness Programs

Learning Subsidy

Caregiver Leave

Job summary

Ipsos Sdn Bhd in Kuala Lumpur invites applications for a Project Executive in a hybrid setting. You will coordinate multi-phase market research projects, design briefs, prepare budgets, and monitor progress with field and data teams.

Strong planning, communication, and proactive collaboration with clients and internal teams are essential. From diploma to degree holders in business, social science or statistics, candidates with 1-2 years’ PM foundation will thrive.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Degree in Business, Social Science, Statistics or related studies.
• 1-2 years of good project management foundation in market research.
• Knowledge of basic statistics is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Schedule, set-up and ensure all phases of projects are complete.
• Prepare and negotiate estimates of the project maintaining target margin.
• Interact with Field and Data Processing for briefing and monitoring.
• Ensure timely delivery of proposals and presentations.
• Carry out budget performance and financial reviews.
• Build relationships with operations and client service teams.
• Interact with clients on basic research coordination and tasks.

Skills

Planning

Multi-tasking

Communication

Problem solving

Time management

Teamwork

Proactive / self-motivated

Education

Diploma or Degree in Business, Social Science, Statistics or related studies

Job description

Project Executive Kuala Lumpur / hybrid Competitive salary - (posted May 14 2026)

Job Spec:

Purpose

Outputs / Accountability

• Schedule, set-up and ensure all phases of the multiple projects (planning, general research design, questionnaire design, field execution, data analysis, reporting, cost analysis) are complete
• Prepare more complex project plans
• Prepare and negotiate estimates of the project, maintaining target margin
• Interacting with Field and Data Processing colleagues for project briefing and monitoring
• Ensure timely delivery of multiple proposals and presentations
• Carry out formal budget performance and financial review of projects
• Collaborative relationship: build and maintain relationships with the operations and client service teams
• Be prepared to interact with clients (if necessary) on basic research co-ordination and financial related tasks
• Keep abreast of current trends within market research, in order to develop personal skills / knowledge base
• Keenness to learn and proactive about self-development and development of others.
• Planning and organization
• Communication
• Initiative and Proactivity
• Problem solving
• Multi-tasking
• Working Together
• Client Focus
• Accuracy and Precision
• Flexibility.
• Project Management
• PM Client servicing and communications.

Relationships

• Effective interface with operations, client teams and external suppliers
• Promote teamwork in the business area, Division and across Ipsos
• Impart knowledge and coach in project management
• Behave in a manner that displays professionalism, integrity and corporate citizenship at all times.

Development

• Demonstrate growing expertise and application of project management in a sector, business area, client and different types of jobs
• Awareness of broader business considerations; client relationships and environment, business planning, financial performance.

Background

• At least 1-2 years of good project management foundation in market research
• Knowledge of basic statistics an advantage

Skills / Knowledge:

• Planning and organizational skills
• Multi-tasking ability
• Good communication skills, written and oral
• Sound problem-solving skills
• Able to work under pressure and meet aggressive deadlines
• Exceptional time management skills
• Able to build strong links with the rest of the business
• Proactive / Self-motivated
• Able to work effectively in a team and independently.

Qualifications:

• Diploma or Degree in Business, Social Science, Statistics or related studies.

About the Team

About Us

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