Project Executive

PURPOSE

• to be at the heart of our work with operations and client service team, supporting the respective Business Unit in the project management of research projects
• to run commissioned projects as an effective project executive, ensuring the execution of the agreed requirements and timelines and,
• to continue to learn and master project management skills

ENVIRONMENT

Joining Ipsos means developing your career in the very top tier of research. With 16,600 people employed in 90 countries, we are one of the largest and best-known research companies. If you’re interested in keeping company with some of the most naturally curious researchers and making an impact to the best local and global brands, we invite you to join us.

As a curious and intuitive individual, an enthusiastic professional with a passion for creating knowledge, at Ipsos you will be fully dedicated to finding the best solutions for our clients. At Ipsos we foster an environment that is entrepreneurial and forward thinking. We attract and hire innovative people with inquiring minds who possess drive, intelligence and enthusiasm. Working at Ipsos is dynamic and challenging; never a dull moment!

OUTPUTS/ACCOUNTABILITY 

• Schedule, set-up and ensure all phases of the multiple projects (planning, general research design, questionnaire design, field execution, data analysis, reporting, cost analysis) are complete
• Prepare more complex project plans 
• Prepare and negotiate estimates of the project, maintaining target margin
• Interacting with Field and Data Processing colleagues for project briefing and monitoring 
• Ensure timely delivery of multiple proposals and presentations
• Carry out formal budget performance and financial review of projects 
• Collaborative relationship: build and maintain relationships with the operations and client service teams
• Be prepared to interact with clients (if necessary) on basic research co-ordination and financial related tasks
• Keep abreast of current trends within market research, in order to develop personal skills / knowledge base
• Keenness to learn and proactive about self-development and development of others

COMPETENCIES 

• Planning and organization 
• Communication
• Initiative and Proactivity
• Problem solving 
• Multi-tasking
• Working Together
• Client Focus
• Accuracy and Precision 
• Flexibility

RELEVANT TRAINING

• Project Management
• PM Client servicing and communications

RELATIONSHIPS

• Effective interface with operations, client teams and external suppliers
• Promote teamwork in the business area, Division and across Ipsos 
• Impart knowledge and coach in project management
• Behave in a manner that displays professionalism, integrity and corporate citizenship at all times

DEVELOPMENT

• Demonstrate growing expertise and application of project management in a sector, business area, client and different types of jobs
• Involvement in divisional / corporate activities i.e. project/feedback/action groups
• Awareness of broader business considerations; client relationships and environment, business planning, financial performance

BACKGROUND

Experience:

• At least 1-2 years of good project management foundation in market research 
• Knowledge of basic statistics an advantage
• Experience in questionnaire design, table specifications and project management 

Skills/Knowledge:

• Planning and organizational skills 
• Multi-tasking ability 
• Good communication skills, written and oral
• Sound problem-solving skills
• Able to work under pressure and meet aggressive deadlines
• Exceptional time management skills
• Good data preparation skills
• Able to build strong links with the rest of the business
• Proactive / Self-motivated
• Able to work effectively in a team and independently

Qualifications:

• Diploma or Degree in Business, Social Science, Statistics or related studies

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