Research Project Executive

Ipsos; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A global market research firm is looking for a Project Executive to support Research and Project Management teams. The role involves project planning, team coordination, and quality assurance to deliver impactful research projects. Candidates should possess a Bachelor’s degree in relevant fields, strong analytical skills, and a keen interest in market research. Fresh graduates are welcome to apply, and those with prior experience will have an advantage. Join a dynamic team that values initiative and continuous improvement.

Benefits

Opportunity to work on impactful projects

Structured learning and development

Supportive team and inclusive culture

Qualifications

• Fresh graduates are welcome; strong analytical skills and attention to detail are required.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Keen interest in the market research industry.

Responsibilities

• Support project planning in line with scope, timelines, budgets, and quality standards.
• Coordinate with research, operations, scripting, and data processing teams.
• Prepare clear plans to keep deliverables on schedule.

Skills

Data manipulation skills in Excel

Strong communication skills

Critical thinking

Time management

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Statistics, Applied Statistics, Mathematics, Psychology, Economics, or related field

1-2 years of relevant experience in market research, data analysis, or project coordination

Tools

SPSS

Job description

Role Purpose

As a Project Executive, you will support the Research and Project Management teams in the day-to-day delivery of continuous tracking and ad hoc research projects. Working closely with Project Managers, you will help ensure projects are set up correctly, run smoothly end to end, and are delivered on time, on budget, and to specification — consistently delighting our clients with high quality outputs. You will join a team that embraces process improvement and challenges the status quo to find smarter ways of working.

Key Responsibilities

• Support project planning in line with scope, timelines, budgets, and quality standards
• Coordinate with research, operations/fieldwork, scripting and data processing teams as required by project/client
• Maintain and control project change logs; manage change requests and updates
• Prepare, prioritize, and communicate clear plans to keep deliverables on schedule
• Use project management platforms, techniques, and technology effectively

Survey programming and quality control

• Check programmed survey links against questionnaires for content, flow, instructions, and stimuli
• Maintain questionnaire updates in English and add translation overlays to approved links
• Manage inputs tied to client designs (e.g., Questionnaire Selection File, Pre-Code File, MRT updates)
• Maintain brand lists for accuracy and version control
• Monitor fieldwork and reconcile progress against target sample requirements

Data management and analysis

• Receive datasets from data processing/research teams (Excel, SPSS, Survey Reporter, InfoTools)
• Conduct logic and consistency checks prior to analysis
• Transform and weight data in Excel or SPSS as required
• Update DP specifications and data portals to reflect questionnaire changes
• Support analysis aligned to client objectives
• Prepare core deliverables using PowerPoint, Excel, and online portals; populate reports and write clear, insight-led commentary
• Quality check outputs to ensure accuracy and high standards

Collaboration and continuous improvement

• Work closely with research teams to deliver bespoke, value-added analysis and insight
• Build strong working relationships with internal stakeholders
• Contribute ideas to improve processes, tools and ways of working

Working Relationships

Internal: Research Teams, Project Management Teams (with collaboration across programming/scripting, operations, and data processing as required)

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Statistics, Applied Statistics, Mathematics, Psychology, Economics, or related field
• Fresh graduates welcome; those with 1-2 year(s) relevant experience in market research, data analysis, or project coordination is an advantage
• Excellent written and verbal communication in English
• Strong critical thinking, mathematical/quantitative reasoning, and problem-solving skills
• Able to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
• Able to work effectively both independently and as part of a team
• Keen interest in the market research industry

Knowledge and Skills

Technical and analytical

• Strong data manipulation skills in Excel; experience with SPSS is a plus
• Solid quantitative analysis capability with high accuracy and attention to detail
• Familiarity with project management platforms and techniques

Communication and ways of working

• Clear, proactive communicator with strong interpersonal skills
• Strong time management and ability to multitask across global teams and time zones
• Disciplined, organized, and able to work independently while staying collaborative
• Committed to deadlines, quality, and continuous learning
• Combines structured and creative problem-solving to resolve day-to-day operational issues and improve processes

Personal and Job Attributes

• Confident collaborating in a distributed, virtual environment
• Resourceful, pro-active and results oriented
• Positive attitude and professional
• Strong team player
• Self-driven and committed
• Curious and passionate about research
• Enjoys collaborating with colleagues around the world

Why You Will Thrive Here

• Opportunity to work on impactful projects with global teams and clients
• Structured learning and development with exposure to research methods, platforms, and tools
• A supportive team and inclusive culture that values initiative, quality and continuous improvement

Measures of Performance

• On-time, on-budget, and on-spec project delivery
• High accuracy and quality across all outputs
• Ownership and accountability for assigned tasks
• Effective problem-solving and creativity in overcoming obstacles
• Constructive contributions to process improvement
• Positive feedback from internal stakeholders and clients