Senior Project Manager Public Affairs

What makes this role important at Ipsos?

The Senior Research Manager, Probability Panels, provides overall support and hands-on project management of the Probability Panel assets within US Public Affairs. The role will focus on project management of panel recruitment, engagement, surveys, incentives, and various quality initiatives for all ongoing panel assets in USPA.

What you can expect to be doing:

• Provide hands-on support of the Probability Panels through initiatives designed to support business and panel strategy including recruitment, maintenance, and activities to increase panelist engagement and reduce attrition
• Provide on-going support for the broader team e.g. collaborate with Account Executives, Project Managers, Marketing Sciences and Methodologists in program design, provide information/materials, troubleshoot issues impacting our panel systems and surveys, etc.
• Review, update and maintain panel health analysis & reporting.
• Assist with Panel Management and Panel Relations staff in identifying opportunities for process efficiency and automation across the Panelist lifecycle. Prepare requirements documentation in collaboration with the team and manage development team efforts through implementation Own and coordinate all aspects of survey research process including but not limited to questionnaire review, suggests improvements, troubleshooter and problem solver, incentive management
• Well-rounded in knowledge of survey design, sampling, questionnaire design, multi-mode data collection, and passionate about public policy and social science research based on survey research methods

This might be the job for you if you have:

• 2-3+ years market research industry experience
• Panel management experience a plus
• Experienced in survey-based project management
• Understanding of probabilistic sampling and research a plus
• Team player with excellent written and verbal communication skills in addition to well-developed interpersonal and presentation skills
• Understanding of passive metering technology, methods. Experience in media measurement a plus
• Highly motivated, self-directed & capable of working within tight deadlines
• Detail oriented with strong organization and problem-solving skills
• Ability to organize and prioritize multiple projects in a fast-paced environment
• Proficient using Word, Excel and PowerPoint. SAS / SPSS a plus
• BA/BS required (Marketing Research, Marketing, Social Science preferred). MA/MS/MBA a plus.

If you don’t meet 100% of the requirements, we encourage all who feel they might be a fit for the opportunity to apply. We may consider a variety of backgrounds for a particular role and are also committed to considering candidates for available positions throughout our organization, not just the one you’re applying to!

What’s in it for you:

At Ipsos you’ll experience opportunities for Career Development, an exceptional benefits package (including generous PTO, healthcare plans, wellness benefits), a flexible workplace policy, and a strong collaborative culture.

To find out more about all the great reasons to work at Ipsos, how we’re making an impact around the world, and more about our benefits and employee programs, please visit: Why Work at Ipsos | US

Commitment to Diversity

Ipsos recognizes the necessity of building an inclusive culture that values each employee’s individuality and diverse perspectives. For more than 40 years, our mission has been to generate and analyze data about society, markets, brands, and behaviors to provide our clients with the insights that elevate their understanding of the world. This could not be fulfilled without Ipsos’ diverse employees who compile and analyze this data—they are the essence of who we are and what we do.

We are committed to providing equal opportunity to all employees, creating an environment that promotes inclusion, and enabling employees from all walks of life to flourish. Ipsos encourages our employees to act in a respectful and responsible manner, in line with code of best practices concerning diversity and inclusion, human rights, equality, and civility for every individual.

Ipsos is An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or any other protected class and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

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ABOUT THE TEAM

The Public Affairs Service Line is the world leader in Social and Opinion Research. We work with clients on political and public opinion polling, citizen and stakeholder management, social policy improvement, sustainable development strategy and identifying societal trends and perceptions across several sectors. We assess how government and public affairs policies as well as societal trends and views impact our client’s brand/products/markets.

ABOUT US

Ipsos is one of the world’s largest research companies and currently the only one primarily managed by researchers, ranking as a #1 full-service research organization for four consecutive years. With over 75 different data-driven solutions, and presence in 90 markets, Ipsos brings together research, implementation, methodological, and subject-matter experts from around the world, combining thematic and technical experts to deliver top-quality research and insights. Simply speaking, we help the biggest companies solve some of their biggest problems, serving more than 5000 clients across the globe by providing research, data, and insights on their target markets. And we’re proud to share we’ve received our Great Place to Work Certification in 2022 & 2023!

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