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About the Role

We are seeking an experienced market research Project Manager for a contract role. You will manage project operations from start to finish, handling quantitative and qualitative methodologies for diverse clients.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end project operations, including feasibility, timelines, and invoicing.
• Coordinate with the in-house programming team on survey scripting and testing.
• Monitor fieldwork daily, tracking key metrics and addressing deviations.
• Direct qualitative logistics, including moderation, translation, and transcription.
• Manage sample providers, recruiters, and translation partners, ensuring quality and adherence to bid metrics.
• Price projects and contribute to client proposals with vendor input.
• Track budgets and costs, monitoring project profitability.
• Collaborate with accounting on billing, AR/AP, and invoicing.
• Serve as the operational liaison between research/strategy teams and execution teams.
• Provide clear, proactive fieldwork updates and flag risks.
• Apply quality controls throughout the project lifecycle and coordinate on deliverables.

Requirements

• 5+ years in market research project management or research operations.
• Hands-on experience fielding market research studies.
• Experience managing sample providers, reading fieldwork reports, and adjusting quotas.
• Working knowledge of qualitative fieldwork logistics.
• Comfort with survey platforms and fieldwork portals (e.g., Decipher/Forsta).
• Familiarity with data or dashboard tools (e.g., Displayr) is a plus.
• Solid grasp of project pricing, budgets, and margin.
• Multi-market or multi-language fieldwork experience is a plus.
• Highly organized under pressure, with strong judgment and autonomy.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Must be authorized to work in the country where they are based.

Skills

• Market research project management
• Research operations
• Quantitative methodologies
• Qualitative methodologies
• Survey scripting
• Fieldwork monitoring
• Qualitative logistics management
• Vendor management
• Budget tracking
• Client communication
• Quality control

Location

• NY/DC

Work Type

• Contractor
• Hybrid
• Onsite (minimum three days per week in office)

Experience Level

• 5+ years

Education Level

• Bachelor's degree