Connect - Project Manager / Associate Director
- Recruiter
- IPSOS MORI
- Location
- London
- Salary
- Competitive
- Posted
- 26 Feb 2017
- Closes
- 27 Feb 2017
- Sectors
- Sales, Sales Director
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
Connect - Project Manager / Associate Director, 9 Month Fixed-Term Contract
Ipsos Connect is looking for an experienced Project Manager to join us on one of our most important long term studies, run from the Harrow office. We interview over 40,000 children and their parents each year in around 15 countries, asking them everything about the characters, channels and programmes they most like to engage with, and how. We also find out a wealth of detail about them personally; their interests, hobbies, screen time and more. The project has a sizeable team in place, but it is logistically challenging; we are looking for someone who can deliver on all stages of the project delivery while co-ordinating with the various operations teams and our internal team to keep the project moving on schedule and without error.
Key Responsibilities:
Programme Management Best Practice
Lead the Project Management of an EMEA wide tracking project that delivers around 500 individual outputs to our client three times a year.
The role is client facing, though ultimate responsibility for the success of the study rests with the Project Director.
Act as an expert in best practice for project execution and design, including sharing learning and building capability across the team, as well as providing on-going advice and support for the junior members of the team
Lead relationships with internal operations teams and external suppliers to ensure ongoing improvements in quality and efficiency.
Ensure smooth, timely, error free delivery of all project outputs
People and Team Leadership
Responsible for co-ordinating and organising a team a varying sizes depending on the stage the project is at, at the time. The team working with you can be as small as 2 or as large as 10. The delivery stage of a wave is typically where the team is at its largest.
Line management responsibilities will also be offered, typically of team members at the Research Executive (RE) or Trainee RE level.
Management of workflows and allocation of resource
Perform a coaching and mentoring role within the project team
Ability to motivate, coach and develop others, whilst working under pressure and to tight deadlines
Skills and Experience Required:
Have degree level qualification
Have strong quantitative research experience across a range of methodologies and markets
Track record with large international tracking studies preferred but not essential
Ability to respond quickly and constructively to problems as they arise
Experience with survey reporter preferred but not essential
Be able to build strong relationships with internal teams - both account teams and operational teams - as well as clients
Constructively challenge the status quo and have positive ideas for improvement
Display drive, energy and initiative
Be proactive and resourceful
Demonstrate the ability to develop, coach and motivate others
Use a wide variety of approaches to communicate and influence according to the needs of the situation and individuals
In return, we offer:
A competitive package, with a commitment to personal development where your efforts and achievements are recognised and rewarded;
A creative, busy, open and supportive working environment;
The autonomy to develop and grow the business area with support from senior directors and the wider team;
The opportunity to get involved with innovative techniques in addition to the more traditional methods.
About us
Market research isn't about clipboards and data (although that is a part of it). It's about analysing human behaviour and discovering what people think about businesses, brands, serious issues, society today, any anything and everything in between.
We are one of the largest and best known research companies in the UK, and a key part of a leading global group. We are consistently engaged in a variety of complex and high-profile projects in nearly every major industry, and work with governments, institutions and the world's leading brands and businesses.
We have an unparalleled depth of technical and industry knowledge, as well as innovative qualitative and quantitative expertise. Each of our key research specialisms are recognised centres of excellence. The type of work we do is very varied, from qualitative research in one market to over 20 markets and quantitative research on a one-off basis in one market to large international continuous studies.
Ipsos MORI is an equal opportunities employer. We recognise that everybody is different and strive to harness those differences to create an inclusive environment where individuals feel valued, their talents are recognised and they are given every opportunity to develop their full potential. Should you have the skills and experience required for this role please click on 'Apply' below to submit your CV and covering letter. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.
Ipsos Connect is looking for an experienced Project Manager to join us on one of our most important long term studies, run from the Harrow office. We interview over 40,000 children and their parents each year in around 15 countries, asking them everything about the characters, channels and programmes they most like to engage with, and how. We also find out a wealth of detail about them personally; their interests, hobbies, screen time and more. The project has a sizeable team in place, but it is logistically challenging; we are looking for someone who can deliver on all stages of the project delivery while co-ordinating with the various operations teams and our internal team to keep the project moving on schedule and without error.
Key Responsibilities:
Programme Management Best Practice
Lead the Project Management of an EMEA wide tracking project that delivers around 500 individual outputs to our client three times a year.
The role is client facing, though ultimate responsibility for the success of the study rests with the Project Director.
Act as an expert in best practice for project execution and design, including sharing learning and building capability across the team, as well as providing on-going advice and support for the junior members of the team
Lead relationships with internal operations teams and external suppliers to ensure ongoing improvements in quality and efficiency.
Ensure smooth, timely, error free delivery of all project outputs
People and Team Leadership
Responsible for co-ordinating and organising a team a varying sizes depending on the stage the project is at, at the time. The team working with you can be as small as 2 or as large as 10. The delivery stage of a wave is typically where the team is at its largest.
Line management responsibilities will also be offered, typically of team members at the Research Executive (RE) or Trainee RE level.
Management of workflows and allocation of resource
Perform a coaching and mentoring role within the project team
Ability to motivate, coach and develop others, whilst working under pressure and to tight deadlines
Skills and Experience Required:
Have degree level qualification
Have strong quantitative research experience across a range of methodologies and markets
Track record with large international tracking studies preferred but not essential
Ability to respond quickly and constructively to problems as they arise
Experience with survey reporter preferred but not essential
Be able to build strong relationships with internal teams - both account teams and operational teams - as well as clients
Constructively challenge the status quo and have positive ideas for improvement
Display drive, energy and initiative
Be proactive and resourceful
Demonstrate the ability to develop, coach and motivate others
Use a wide variety of approaches to communicate and influence according to the needs of the situation and individuals
In return, we offer:
A competitive package, with a commitment to personal development where your efforts and achievements are recognised and rewarded;
A creative, busy, open and supportive working environment;
The autonomy to develop and grow the business area with support from senior directors and the wider team;
The opportunity to get involved with innovative techniques in addition to the more traditional methods.
About us
Market research isn't about clipboards and data (although that is a part of it). It's about analysing human behaviour and discovering what people think about businesses, brands, serious issues, society today, any anything and everything in between.
We are one of the largest and best known research companies in the UK, and a key part of a leading global group. We are consistently engaged in a variety of complex and high-profile projects in nearly every major industry, and work with governments, institutions and the world's leading brands and businesses.
We have an unparalleled depth of technical and industry knowledge, as well as innovative qualitative and quantitative expertise. Each of our key research specialisms are recognised centres of excellence. The type of work we do is very varied, from qualitative research in one market to over 20 markets and quantitative research on a one-off basis in one market to large international continuous studies.
Ipsos MORI is an equal opportunities employer. We recognise that everybody is different and strive to harness those differences to create an inclusive environment where individuals feel valued, their talents are recognised and they are given every opportunity to develop their full potential. Should you have the skills and experience required for this role please click on 'Apply' below to submit your CV and covering letter. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.