Senior Survey & Research Operations Lead

AECOM Middle East Ltd; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 279,000 - 424,000; Full time

Job summary

AECOM Middle East Ltd in Riyadh is seeking a Survey Manager - Research Operations for a senior market research role focused on survey design, data quality, and end-to-end project delivery.

You will lead multidisciplinary teams, translate findings into actionable recommendations for clients and internal stakeholders, and ensure timelines, budgets, and compliance. This is a high-impact leadership position in a dynamic market.

Qualifications

• 15+ years in survey management or market research with strong methodological depth.
• Proven ability to lead multi-disciplinary teams and manage client expectations.
• Strong communication skills to explain complex analyses in business terms.

Responsibilities

• Design and oversee survey instruments aligned with objectives and stakeholder needs.
• Manage end-to-end survey projects from planning through fieldwork, analysis and reporting.
• Present findings to clients and senior stakeholders with clear, actionable recommendations.
• Monitor schedules, budgets, quality, and compliance across projects.
• Coach and develop junior researchers and analysts within the team.

Skills

Survey instrument design

Questionnaire development

Sampling methodology

Quantitative research

Statistical analysis

Data interpretation

Survey quality assurance

Research project management

Fieldwork coordination

Data validation

SPSS

R

Data visualization

Research reporting

Executive presentations

Budget management

Cost control

Client relationship management

Stakeholder coordination

Research ethics and compliance

Team leadership

Training and mentoring

Tools

SPSS

R

Survey software platforms

Job description

AECOM Middle East Ltd in Riyadh is seeking a Survey Manager - Research Operations for a senior market research role focused on survey design, data quality, and end-to-end project delivery.

You will lead multidisciplinary teams, translate findings into actionable recommendations for clients and internal stakeholders, and ensure timelines, budgets, and compliance. This is a high-impact leadership position in a dynamic market.