Senior Project Management Expert

Posted 5 Days Ago
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Bucharest
Senior level
Information Technology
The Role
Review international research proposals, lead project kickoff meetings, coordinate operational aspects of projects, provide technical expertise, partner with research and operations staff, manage Microsoft Office, have advanced English level, strong analytical and problem-solving skills, communicative, ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
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Country

Romania

Job Family

Project Management

We show the world what people want.

Join GfK and help us shape tomorrow. As an NIQ company, we are the world's leading consumer intelligence firm, delivering the Full View™ on consumer behavior. We work to enable manufacturers and retailers better understand what consumers really want. Our name has inspired trust for over 89 years because we take pride in discovering new pathways to sustainable growth for our clients, our people, and our planet.

We are always looking for open-minded people who will grow with us, push boundaries, and pioneer disruptive methods in market research, data science, technology, and AI. If you share this passion to drive things forward and the integrity to insist on doing things the right way, we'll equip you to take your future into your own hands and play a leading role in our story.

Job Description

Our GSC Project Delivery Team is looking for a new colleague to work with our GfK team and clients from North America that is why you will work from 17:00 - 01:00 from the comfort of your own home.


You will:

  • Review international research proposals for all methodologies and work with operations groups to lead generation of operational plans, bids and costs that reflect the work required to meet project objectives;

  • Contact field services in appropriate global markets to obtain the most cost effective price and highest quality work for international studies;

  • Centralize and manage all translation work to align with company quality standards and project budgets;

  • Lead project kickoff meetings for all assigned studies to ensure the all involved parties understand timelines, responsibilities and study specifications;

  • Support research project teams by leveraging relationships with overseas suppliers to facilitate communications, trouble-shooting and issue resolution; 

  • Coordinate operational aspects of projects including translations, programming, testing, fieldwork, coding, data delivery; 

  • Provide advanced level technical and operational expertise to business sectors on international operations processes and capabilities across all methodologies.

  • Partner with research and operations staff to address issues and/or make recommendations to improve performance on international research studies.

You have:

  • You have university studies (Economics, Marketing, Sociology is an advantage);

  • You prove minimum 4 years work experience (Project management experience in marketing research or related field is a plus);

  • You can manage Microsoft Office (Excel);

  • You have an advanced English level;

  • You prove the ability to work in a fast paced environment, to meet all deadlines utilizing effective prioritization and time management skills;

  • You can provide specific consultation on international research best practices;

  • You are a communicative person; 

  • You have strong analytical and problem solving skills, adaptability and flexibility.

Benefits:

  • Full work from home program, excepting some situations ( trainings, team-buildings etc);

  • Initial and ongoing trainings to support your development;

  • Opportunities for personal and professional growth;

  • Food vouchers & Private medical subscription;

  • Sponsored Gym Membership (7Card).

All documents will be treated in the strictest confidentiality.
Only short-listed candidates will be invited for an interview.

We are an ethical and honest company that is wholly committed to its clients and employees. We are proud to be an inclusive workplace for all and are committed to equal employment opportunity, focusing on all of our employees reaching their full potential. 

We respect and value every employee regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, sex, sexual orientation, age, personality, experience, culture, faith, socio-economic status, or physical or mental disabilities.

We endorse the core principles and rights set forth in the United Nations Declaration of Human Rights and the Social Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union, promoting the universal values of human dignity, freedom, equality, and solidarity.

Learn more about how we are driving diversity and inclusion in everything we do on: https://www.gfk.com/about-gfk/diversity-and-inclusion

At GfK we work collaboratively with our colleagues but offer a flexible working approach, including dividing our time between office & remote working as well as the opportunity to flex our working hours around team core hours.
We offer an exciting work environment that brings people together. We encourage an entrepreneurial and innovative spirit and make use of the latest digital technologies. We are looking for self-starters, who accept challenges and create solutions.

Can there be a better place to take center stage in the digital revolution? We are excited to get to know you!

Top Skills

Excel
The Company
HQ: New York, NY
11,838 Employees
On-site Workplace

What We Do

Growth from Knowledge.

For over 89 years, we have earned the trust of our clients around the world by solving critical questions in their decision-making process.
We fuel their growth by providing a complete understanding of their consumers’ buying behavior, and the dynamics impacting their markets, brands and media trends.
In 2023, GfK combined with NIQ, bringing together two industry leaders with unparalleled global reach. With a holistic retail read and the most comprehensive consumer insights - delivered with advanced analytics through state-of-the-art platforms - GfK drives “Growth from Knowledge”.

For more information, visit GfK.com.

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