Do you love transforming data into stories that drive decision-making? As a Research Manager at YouGov, you’ll deliver sharp, actionable insights to some of the world’s biggest names in tech and social media. This role is perfect for someone who’s confident navigating client relationships, managing complex fieldwork, and turning research into real-world impact—all within a team that’s known for methodological excellence.
Here’s a breakdown of what you’ll do (not all of it, just the important stuff):Work directly with clients to understand their needs and recommend tailored research approaches
Oversee fieldwork from start to finish—managing suppliers, timelines, incentives, and quality control
Analyze survey results and craft reports that highlight key insights and next steps
Present findings and recommendations with clarity and confidence
Ensure client satisfaction while maintaining YouGov’s high standards of ethics and professionalism
Experience delivering insights from survey research projects
Strong analytical thinking and ability to turn data into meaningful stories
Proven track record of managing deadlines and juggling multiple priorities
Attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy
Ability to present findings to clients clearly and confidently
Creative problem-solving skills and adaptability in fast-paced environments
Experience managing external research suppliers and fieldwork logistics
Familiarity with research methodologies and sampling/weighting techniques
Comfort working with clients in the tech or digital industries
Prior experience using tools for survey analysis and report creation
For roles based in California, New York, Colorado, Massachusetts, or Washington State, the base salary hiring range for this position is $90,000 - 98,000 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
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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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What We Do
YouGov is an international online research data and analytics technology group. Our mission is to offer unparalleled insight into what the world thinks.
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.
At the core of our platform is an ever-growing source of connected consumer intelligence 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 26+ million registered panel members in over 55 markets to deliver accurate, actionable consumer insights.
Our innovative solutions help the world’s most recognised brands, media owners and agencies to explore, plan, activate and track better marketing activities:
Explore
Actionable answers from your audience - from syndicated data and in-depth custom research to quick surveys and polls.
Plan
Unlock the most complete view of your audience, with over a million profiling points.
Activate
Supercharge campaigns with precision targeting and unmissable advertising.
Track
Continuously monitor what the world thinks about brands, campaigns and your competition, with daily updates.
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 (Meltwater 2022).
