Project Manager, Research Excellence

Marketing Management Analytics, Inc.; Warszawa; On-site; PLN 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading market research firm in Poland is seeking a Project Manager for its Ipsos Switzerland Quantitative team. The role involves managing multiple research projects, ensuring smooth communication with clients, and coordinating various operational tasks. Ideal candidates will have at least 2 years of experience in quantitative research and a strong project management orientation. This position offers a dynamic environment and an opportunity for personal growth within a multicultural team.

Qualifications

• Graduate in marketing or business school ideally (but not compulsory).
• At least 2 years of experience in quantitative research.
• Ideally 6 months of experience in quantitative research (e.g. internship).

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple research projects across various client products.
• Act as SPOC for project execution.
• Day-to-day communication with end-clients.

Skills

Project Management

Multitasking

Strong interpersonal communication skills

Organization

Self-starter

Education

Graduate in marketing or business

Job description

Project Manager, Research Excellence - POLAND

Job Description

ROLE DESCRIPTION:

Although located in our Ipsos Poland office, the Research Executive / Project Manager would be part of the Ipsos Switzerland Quantitative team dedicated to Innovation & Market Strategy Understanding Service Line (MSU-INNO), working for international clients.Under the guidance of the Research Director, key responsibilities will include:

• Manage multiple research projects across a wide range of client products and/or categories
• Act as SPOC for the project execution from questionnaire finalisation advisor to deliverables (including if needed coordination of charting and support in checking final presentation)
• Day-to-day contacts with Ipsos client service team for project briefings, project updates, report of quality issues and support for recovery, project timekeeper
• Day-to-day communication with end-clients and client service team for all project management related matters (e.g. material accuracy and material delivery dates, fieldwork updates)
• Coordination of all operational tasks & suppliers involved in the project (material/questionnaire translation, Online/Offline field suppliers, coding, data-processing/analytics and charting teams);
• Fully accountable for project set‑up and completion activities such as:
• Accuracy of briefings/instructions to the various project stakeholders
• Finalization of field material
• Supervision/monitoring of fieldwork and provision of regular updates
• Coordination and supervision of other project‑related activities which include (but not limited to) coding, DP, charting, analytics teams… along with validation of the various outputs
• Open and regular communication with client service teams and/or end clients
• Compliance with overall project timings and internal deadlines
• Compliance with internal Quality Standards
• Contribution to project review meeting (escalating to senior management);
• Compliance with Ipsos internal/administrative procedures (e.g., costing updates, invoicing…).

QUALIFICATION, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

The successful candidate will possess the following personal and professional background:

• Graduate in marketing or business school ideally (but not compulsory)
• Project Management oriented,
• Multi-tasking, withhigh attention to details,
• International minded, team spirit and multicultural oriented,
• Strong interpersonal communication skills; Solid in written communication,
• Self-starter with outstanding organization skills,
• Open minded, curious

Research Executive:

• No specific work experience is mandatory
• Ideally at least 6 months of experience in quantitative research (e.g. internship) whether in a Market Research agency or on the client side

Project Manager:

• At least 2 years of experience in quantitative research whether in a Market Research agency or on the client side
• An exciting, dynamic and challenging work environment,
• A job full of diversity,
• An opportunity to grow and develop within a strong professional environment,
• A fun, lively team spirit,
• An opportunity to work within a truly international environment (we currently employ 18 different nationalities within IPSOS Switzerland), yet with the benefit of one line manager.

Please include the following statement in your application:

The applications without the statement regarding the personal data will not be taken into consideration. Please note we will reply only to the selected candidates.

About the Team

The Innovation Service Line guides clients throughout the innovation journey as they develop and launch new or improved products and services spanning a range of verticals. We help our clients develop the initial idea for a product/service, ensure the fully‑articulated description of the product/service resonates with consumers, confirm that prototypes of the product/service properly deliver on consumer expectations, and finetune the full mix prior to launch. This is accomplished using best‑in‑class services, including idea screening, concept testing, product testing, price and line optimization, package testing and volumetric forecasting.

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!