Project Manager, IUU

Ipsos is one of the world’s largest research companies, and they are seeking an entry-level Project Manager to coordinate qualitative market research studies. The role involves assisting in project cost estimates, managing project execution, and serving as a liaison between internal teams and external partners.

Responsibilities

• Assists in developing project cost estimates by sourcing and evaluating quotes from facilities, recruiters, and other vendors
• Supports creation of pricing proposals based on project specifications, methodology requirements, and client budget parameters
• Maintains and updates vendor/supplier database with current pricing and contact information to support efficient proposal development
• Collaborates with research leads to ensure proposals are competitive and feasible
• Initiates, organizes and executes fielding of qualitative market research projects with direction and oversight from project team
• Builds detailed project plans including all specifications for recruiting, in-person or virtual logistics, budget, suppliers and confirms plans with project team
• Selects suppliers with guidance from research team and oversees vendor relationship throughout project
• Supports on screener design and works with recruitment vendor to execute the project
• Communicates daily with vendors and project team to provide ongoing communication and updates
• Tracks project financials throughout the project lifecycle, including monitoring actual costs against budget, reviewing vendor invoices for accuracy, reconciling discrepancies, and following up on outstanding invoices to ensure timely payment
• Maintains project documentation for audit and replication purposes

Skills

• BA/BS in Marketing or related field required; coursework or certification in project management principles is ideal
• Experience developing cost estimates and sourcing vendor pricing preferred
• Demonstrate ability managing multiple tasks simultaneously with high levels of detail in a fast-paced environment
• Collaborative and team-oriented – ability to work effectively with internal operations, research teams, clients, and vendors to identify needs, ensure clear understanding, and translate those needs into successful project outcomes
• General numeric aptitude/ financial skills – able to work with costing models and manage to details of project specifications
• Problem Solving orientation – experience managing through problems in terms of pinpointing issues and form solutions
• Detail Orientation – ability to balance overall project goals with multitude of logistics requirements, key milestones and task coordination
• Strong oral/written communication skills – able to understand/interpret, clarify and confirm others' communications/requests
• Proficient in MS Office (esp. Word and Excel)

Benefits

• Generous PTO
• Healthcare plans
• Wellness benefits
• Flexible workplace policy

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