Senior Executive/Assistant Manager, Research ($4100 -$6000)

CGP Personnel; Santo Niño 1st; On-site; PHP 600,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

CGP Personnel is seeking a Senior Executive / Assistant Manager, Research on a 1-year contract in the Philippines. The role covers both qualitative and quantitative research, managing projects from planning to final report, coordinating fieldwork, and turning findings into actionable insights.

You’ll prepare questionnaires, plan timelines, oversee vendors, analyse data with Excel/PowerPoint, and guide junior team members. Strong communication and project-management skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Degree in any discipline.
• Must have at least 4 years of experience.
• Experience in market research, social research, policy research, industry research, or similar fields.
• Good understanding of both qualitative and quantitative research.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Good project management and coordination skills.
• Detail-oriented and able to manage projects independently.
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint (PivotTables and data visualisation).
• Experience with SPSS, Python, R, SQL, or other research/analytics tools is a plus.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage research projects from planning to final report.
• Conduct background research and literature reviews.
• Prepare questionnaires, discussion guides, and research materials.
• Plan research timelines, sample sizes, resources, and fieldwork.
• Coordinate with research vendors and local/international partners.
• Track project progress and ensure deadlines are met.
• Clean and organise data for analysis.
• Analyse quantitative data.
• Identify key trends, findings, and insights.
• Turn research findings into clear recommendations and actionable insights.
• Prepare reports, presentations, charts, and data visualisations.
• Communicate with stakeholders and provide project updates.
• Assistant Manager: Guide and review the work of junior team members.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Project management

Communication & presentation

Detail-oriented

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

SPSS

Python

R

SQL

Job description

Senior Executive / Assistant Manager, Research

1-Year Contract | Research & Insights | Monday–Friday

Our client is looking for an experienced Research professional to manage research projects from start to finish.

You will work on quantitative research, covering areas such as local, industry, and international studies. You will be involved in everything from planning the research and coordinating fieldwork to analysing data and preparing reports.

Candidates with stronger experience may be considered for the Assistant Manager level, where you will also guide junior team members.

What You’ll Do

• Manage research projects from planning to final report

• Conduct background research and literature reviews

• Prepare questionnaires, discussion guides, and research materials

• Plan research timelines, sample sizes, resources, and fieldwork

• Coordinate with research vendors and local/international partners

• Track project progress and ensure deadlines are met

• Clean and organise data for analysis

• Analyse quantitative data

• Identify key trends, findings, and insights

• Turn research findings into clear recommendations and actionable insights

• Prepare reports, presentations, charts, and data visualisations

• Communicate with stakeholders and provide project updates

• Assistant Manager: Guide and review the work of junior team members

What We’re Looking For

• Degree in any discipline

• Must have at least 4 years of experience

• Experience in market research, social research, policy research, industry research, or similar fields

• Good understanding of both qualitative and quantitative research

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

• Good project management and coordination skills

• Detail-oriented and able to manage projects independently

• Good knowledge of Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint (PivotTables and data visualisation)

• Experience with SPSS, Python, R, SQL, or other research/analytics tools is a plus

• Strong communication and presentation skills

Why Join?

• Work on interesting local and international research projects

• Gain experience in both qualitative and quantitative research

• Handle the full research process, from design to reporting

• Work with external vendors and international research partners

• Develop your research, analytics, project management, and stakeholder management skills

• Opportunity for longer‑term career growth for strong performers

We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, colour, religion, creed,gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.