Research Manager

YouGov America Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 92,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

Paid sick days

Flexible working arrangement

Group medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Company-paid life insurance

Disability insurance

Paid parental leave

401(k) with company match

Job summary

YouGov America Inc. is seeking a Research Manager to oversee custom research projects from proposal to completion. The role requires strategic thinking, strong analytical skills, and the ability to manage multiple projects with cross-functional teams.

You will lead studies, manage data collection and analysis, and present findings to clients, ensuring alignment with client goals and internal standards. The position offers a dynamic, fast-paced environment within a global leader in insight-driven

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher required.
• Degree in marketing or research is a plus.
• Minimum 2 years (5+ preferred) experience in managing custom research projects with quantitative focus.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage custom research studies, ensuring on time, within scope and within budget.
• Manage data collection, analysis, and interpretation of findings.
• Present findings to clients and stakeholders clearly.
• Collaborate with internal teams to align research with client expectations.
• Mentor junior staff and develop tailored research proposals.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Statistical methods

Project management

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Marketing/Research degree preferred

Tools

MS Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Job description

The Research Manager will be responsible for overseeing and managing custom research projects from proposal to completion. This role requires a strategic thinker with strong analytical skills and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in conducting custom studies, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.

What will you be delivering?

As a member of the YouGov Insights team, you will:

• Lead and manage custom research studies, ensuring they are completed on time, within scope, and within budget.
• Manage data collection, analysis, and interpretation of research findings.
• Present research findings to clients and stakeholders in a clear and concise manner.
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure research aligns with client expectations and internal protocols.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of category trends and best practices for key accounts (knowledge of technology, gaming and interactive entertainment sectors is a plus).
• Train and mentor junior research staff.
• Develop research proposals and design methodologies tailored to client needs.

What’s in it for you?

Work for a global industry leader in insight-driven connected data solutions; being part of an exciting, fast-paced environment within a growing business

Great team culture, working alongside an amazingly talented team of research consultants

Work directly with some of the biggest global brands; demonstrating how to leverage our data to answer key business questions

Benefit from opportunities to demonstrate creativity, innovation and build successful research solutions

Gain exposure to career opportunities around the world with a world-class company

Qualifications, Skills & Experience

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Knowledge of advanced statistical techniques and methodologies.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.

Behavioral Competencies

• Intellectually curious, with a growth mindset
• Demonstrate thought leadership, strengthening client engagements by connecting ideas to their objectives
• Entrepreneurial mindset - everyone on the team gets their hands dirty with data and you will need to be a problem solver not just a problem identifier
• A proactive, self-starter with a bias for action
• Skilled at building and managing customer relationships, including key stakeholder management
• A collaborator’s mentality, eager to partner with internal stakeholders to delight our clients
• Strong project management and organizational skills to prioritize work within and across client relationships
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with a proven track record of delivering high-quality results in an accurate and timely manner

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or higher.
• A degree in a marketing or a research field is a plus (i.e., economics, psychology, business, marketing, market research, analytics, etc.)
• Minimum 2 years (5+ preferred) experience in managing custom research projects with strong focus on quantitative studies
• Strong MS Excel, PowerPoint, and Word skills a must
• Effective writing, time management, multitasking, communication, problem solving, and interpersonal skills

Nice to Haves

• Experience with multivariate techniques (segmentation, MaxDiff, discrete choice/conjoint, driver modeling, etc.)
• Exposure to qualitative methodologies
• Prior experience managing or developing others

Compensation and Benefits

• For roles based in California, New York, Colorado, Massachusetts, or Washington State, the base salary hiring range for this position is $80,000 - 92,000 USD.
• Compensation offered will be determined by multiple factors including location, job-related knowledge, skills and experience.
• Certain roles may be eligible for incentive compensation and additional benefits.
• All US based full time employees are eligible for the following benefits: Paid vacation, holidays and sick days, Flexible working arrangement available, Group medical, dental and vision insurance, Company-paid life and disability insurance, Paid parental leave, 401(k) with company match #LI-AS1

Why join YouGov?

Join our global team to help us achieve our social mission: to make millions of people’s opinions heard for the benefit of our local, national, and international communities. Understanding diversity of opinion requires diversity of background. Although our global panel of millions of people worldwide powers our research, our biggest asset is our people. If our research is to be truly representative of what the world thinks, we need people from all walks of life to be part of the team to bring their perspective to the work we do.

Life at YouGov

We are driven by a set of shared values. We are fast, fearless, and innovative. We work diligently to get it right. We are guided by accuracy, ethics, and proven methodologies. We respect and trust each other, bringing these values into everything that we do. We strive to provide YouGovers with best-in-class benefits to support their physical, financial, and emotional wellbeing. We want our employees to have a sense of belonging and uniqueness in a supportive workplace, so they can bring their full selves to work.

Equal Opportunity Employer

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity or expression, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, marital status, age, disability, genetic information, HIV status, political affiliation, socioeconomic background, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law or in line with our responsibilities as a fair and ethic employer. All employment decisions are made based on occupational qualifications, merit, and business need.

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About YouGov

YouGov is an international online research data and analytics technology group. Our mission is to offer unparalleled insight into what the world thinks.

Who we are

Our innovative solutions help the world’s most recognised brands, media owners and agencies to plan, activate and track their marketing activities better. With operations in the UK, the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, India and Asia Pacific, we have one of the world's largest research networks.

What we do

At the core of our platform is an ever-growing source of connected consumer data that has developed daily over our 20 years of operation. We call it living data. All of our products and services draw upon this detailed understanding of our 27+ million registered panel members to deliver accurate, actionable consumer insights. As innovators and pioneers of online market research, we have a strong reputation as a trusted source of accurate data and insights. Testament to this, YouGov data is regularly referenced by the global press, and we are the most quoted market research source in the world.

Leading in online market research

• we have a strong record for data accuracy and innovation.
• A study by the Pew Research Center concluded that YouGov “consistently outperforms competitors on accuracy” as a vendor of choice.
• We are the market research pioneer of Multi-level Regression with Post-stratification (“MRP”) for accurate predictions at a granular level.

Our purpose

Our purpose is to give our global community a voice by collecting, measuring and analysing their opinions and behaviors and reporting the findings accurately and free from bias.