Research Director - Expression of Interest

The Harris Poll; United States; Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote-friendly workplace

Hybrid option

Healthcare coverage

401(k) plan with company match

Paid holidays

Training & career development

Employee assistance program

Community service day

Job summary

The Harris Poll is seeking expressions of interest for Research Directors to lead large-scale, multi-country research programs, overseeing quantitative research, data collection, analysis, and reporting with a focus on quality and efficiency.

Our ideal candidates are strategic thinkers who can juggle multiple tasks and teams, drive projects to timely completion, and cultivate strong client relationships in a fast-paced environment. Experience in brand tracking and tech space is preferred.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, capable of working with clients, team members, and stakeholders at all levels.
• Ability to work under tight deadlines and manage priorities in a high-pressure environment
• Exceptional leadership and team management abilities, with experience overseeing multiple projects and teams simultaneously

Responsibilities

• Oversee the planning, execution, and delivery of quantitative research projects, ensuring quality and client satisfaction.
• Develop and implement operational strategies to improve efficiency and productivity.
• Manage a team of research analysts, project managers, and staff, promoting high performance.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to align operations with strategic goals.
• Analyze project flow to optimize resource allocation and growth opportunities.
• Manage budgets and expenses, implementing cost-saving measures without compromising quality.
• Foster strong client relationships and serve as a key point of contact for inquiries.
• Lead by example, multitask, solve problems under pressure, and adapt to changing priorities.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Project management

Job description

The Harris Poll is seeking expressions of interest for Research Directors to lead large-scale, multi-country research programs. You will oversee quantitative research projects, ensuring that data collection, analysis, and reporting are conducted accurately and efficiently. Our ideal candidates are those that are strategic thinkers who thrive in a fast-paced environment, can juggle multiple tasks and projects simultaneously, and are adept at managing a diverse team of professionals.

If you have a passion for market research, a knack for operational excellence, and a track record of driving projects to completion on time and within budget, strong brand tracking experience and ideally experience and understanding of the tech space then we would love to hear from you.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the planning, execution, and delivery of quantitative research projects, ensuring they meet quality standards and client expectations.
• Develop and implement operational strategies and processes to improve efficiency and productivity for the program.
• Manage a team of research analysts, project managers, and other operational staff, promoting a culture of high performance and continuous improvement.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams, including OPS, DP, Coding, and finance, to align operations with the team's strategic goals.
• Analyze project flow to make informed decisions on resource allocation, prioritization, and business growth opportunities.
• Manage project budgets, monitor expenses, and implement cost‑saving measures without compromising project quality.
• Foster strong client relationships, acting as a key point of contact for operational inquiries and ensuring client satisfaction with project outcomes.
• Lead by example, demonstrating the ability to multitask, solve problems under pressure, and adapt to changing priorities in a fast‑paced environment.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, capable of working effectively with clients, team members, and stakeholders at all levels.
• Ability to work under tight deadlines and manage priorities in a high‑pressure environment
• Exceptional leadership and team management abilities, with experience overseeing multiple projects and teams simultaneously

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• Remote friendly workplace - Flexible full-time remote work option as well as hybrid option if near one of our offices
• Ongoing training and career development
• Flexible time off policy plus 14 paid company holidays
• 401k plan with 3% company match
• Employee Assistance program
• Annual community service day

Closing

The Harris Poll is a strategic marketing consultancy that delivers social intelligence for transformational times. Powered by data, insight, and research, we blend art and science to shape the brand, product, customer, and advertising strategy for many of the world’s biggest companies. Harris operates as a stand‑alone company within Stagwell, a challenger holding company built to transform marketing.

Though founded in 1963, today’s Harris embraces an entrepreneurial spirit and we look for creative, resourceful, ambitious and curious problem solvers that are eager to help build, innovate and take risks in a lean and entrepreneurial environment.

Equal Opportunities

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Compensation

To comply with equal pay and salary transparency laws, we believe the target base compensation, in all locations within the United States, for this role is $100,000- $160,000 USD. Actual compensation will depend on factors such as skills and experience.