Associate Research Manager

Kantar Group; Philippines; On-site; PHP 600,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Kantar Group is seeking an Associate Research Manager in the Philippines to lead high-quality research projects from setup to reporting. You will coordinate cross-functional teams, ensure research excellence, and translate data into actionable insights for clients.

Responsibilities include guiding project execution, reviewing data quality, and developing compelling deliverables while mentoring junior team members and driving continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of work experience in quantitative research.
• Degree in communications research, marketing, statistics, economics or related field.
• Knowledge of statistical techniques and analytical tools is an advantage.
• Proficient in MS PowerPoint, Excel and Word.
• Demonstrates integrity, networking and client service orientation.
• Able to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Articulate in oral and written communication.
• Fast learner with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of research projects from setup through reporting, ensuring timelines and client objectives.
• Review data outputs and project materials for accuracy and rigor.
• Collaborate with accounts, operations and specialist teams for seamless execution.
• Analyze findings and develop insight-led recommendations addressing client questions.
• Create reports and presentations that communicate findings clearly.
• Ensure proper implementation of projects from questionnaire design to documentation.
• Support junior team members with guidance and best practices.

Skills

Quantitative research

Analytical thinking

Storytelling

Networking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Communications Research/Marketing/Statistics/Economics/Psychology/Sociology/Mass Communication/Management or related

Tools

MS PowerPoint

Excel

Word

Job description

As an Associate Research Manager , you will lead the delivery of high-quality research projects that help clients understand people, brands and markets. Working with colleagues across functions, you will manage project execution, ensure research excellence and translate data into meaningful insights.

You will play a key role in coordinating project activities, maintaining quality standards and developing compelling deliverables that support client decision-making. The role combines project leadership, analytical thinking and storytelling, while providing opportunities to contribute to capability building and continuous improvement .

Key Job Roles

Lead the delivery of research projects from project set-up through reporting, ensuring timelines, quality standards and client objectives are met.

Review data outputs and project materials to ensure accuracy, consistency and methodological rigour.

Collaborate with colleagues across accounts, operations and specialist teams to ensure seamless project execution.

Analyse findings and develop clear insight-led recommendations that address client business questions.

Create compelling reports and presentations that communicate findings in a concise and engaging manner.

Has command responsibility on the proper implementation of all assigned projects from questionnaire design, fieldwork, data processing, statistical testing, analysis, presentation and up to documentation.

Support the development of junior team members by sharing expertise , providing guidance and promoting best practices.

Role Requirements

At least three ( 3 ) years’ work experience, in quantitative research.

College degree in any of the following – Communication Research, Marketing, Statistics, Math, Economics, Psychology, Sociology, Mass Communication, Management or any related discipline.

Knowledge of various statistical and analytical techniques and/or tools is an advantage.

Proficient in MS PowerPoint, Excel and Word

Demonstrates intellectual and professional integrity.

Good networking skills and service orientation.

Innovative, adaptable and flexible.

Able to work independently with minimal supervision.

Articulate at conveying ideas, both oral and written.

A fast learner, good in numbers and attentive to details

At Kantar we have an integrated way of rewarding our people based around a simple, clear and consistent set of principles. Our approach helps to ensure we are market competitive and also to support a pay for performance culture, where your reward and career progression opportunities are linked to what you deliver.

We go beyond the obvious, using intelligence, passion and creativity to inspire new thinking and shape the world we live in.

We want to create an equality of opportunity in a fair and supportive working environment where people feel included, accepted and are allowed to flourish in a space where their mental health and well being is taken into consideration.

We want to create a more diverse community to expand our talent pool, be locally representative, drive diversity of thinking and better commercial outcomes.

Kantar is an equal opportunities provider