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  • SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER - GMU INNO

SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER - GMU INNO

PURPOSE

  • The main function of the data analyst/data scientist in this team is to provide support to the global Ipsos research/account group on analytics execution which includes the delivery of Ipsos proprietary tools and custom statistical solution.
  • This team also act as a consultant to global Ipsos research/account group, in particular this includes providing guidance on suitable analytics at the proposal stage as well as designing the questionnaire to make sure it’s optimised for the required analytics or things are set up in order to maximise costing and timing efficiency.
  • This team also play a developmental role, constantly looking to incorporate new tools and thinking in analytics that can better meet our clients’ needs, and also train the Ipsos researchers to help them deliver confidently on Ipsos analytics solutions.
  • The role will require working closely with client service teams across all regions, liaising with the advanced analytics GMU MSU team. The team members all are passionate, share a positive attitude, problem solving abilities and patience, enabling them to provide excellent customer service even during fast-paced shifts.

 

ENVIRONMENT

Joining Ipsos means developing your career in the very top tier of research. With 16,600 people employed in 89 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

  • Communicating with client service to understand data content, business and analysis requirement
  • Ability to break down and understand complex business problems, define a solution
  • Perform statistical analysis on data, with the ability to collect, organize, analyze, interpret and disseminate significant amounts of information with attention to detail and accuracy, and finally to prepare core deliverables or report (PowerPoint)
  • Manage and monitor all phases of multiple and complex research projects from commissioning to delivery
  • Carry out tasks displaying well-developed project management skills, knowledge, thoughts and deep insight knowledge
  • Keep abreast of current trends within market research, to develop personal skills / knowledge base and display specialist knowledge of a market and share this with others
  • Demonstrate strong supervisory skills; i.e. project delegation, time management, day-to-day feedback on performance and behavior, conduct performance reviews. Ensure the project team is properly utilized
  • Keenness to learn and proactive self-development and development of others
  • Assist with recruitment of junior staff

 

COMPETENCIES

Analytical/critical/forward thinking | Problem-solving | Decision-making | Communication Management | Project Management | Client Service/Focus | Achievement Oriented | Adaptability | Collaboration | Embracing Diversity | Nurturing Innovation | Proactive | Multi-tasking |Attention to detail | Curiosity

 

RELATIONSHIPS

  • Effective interface with client service and project teams
  • Promote teamwork in the business area, Division and across Ipsos
  • Lead by example and behavior (incorporating values) within the business area
  • Direct and manage the project team activities
  • Behave in a manner that displays professionalism, integrity and corporate citizenship at all times

 

COMPETENCIES

  • Analytical thinking
  • Problem solving
  • Decision making
  • Communication Management
  • Project Planning | Information Gathering
  • Client Focus
  • Achievement Oriented
  • Adaptability and Flexibility
  • People Development
  • Teamwork
  • Embracing Diversity
  • Nurturing Innovation

 

RELEVANT TRAINING

  • Manager Induction Program
  • Coaching and Mentoring
  • Job Based Training: Project Management, Data Privacy Process
  • Market Research Skills: Ipsos Proprietary tools, Introduction to Market Research (if needed)
  • Soft Skills: Effective communicator, Presentation, Leadership, Business storytelling

 

DEVELOPMENT

  • Develop a good breadth of experience of different analysis techniques
  • Confidence and demonstrated capabilities & creativities in applying different tools, techniques
  • and approaches
  • Demonstrate strong capabilities and leadership in one’s project, people and business
  • management
  • Understanding of personal actions on business and client

 

BACKGROUND

Experience:

  • At least five to six years of strong Market Research Experience or experiences in marketing data analytics/data science or similar fields
  • Understand and use statistical analysis
  • Solid experience in project management
  • Ideally, experienced in guiding research methodology and design, experienced in relevant category or sectors in project management capacity
  • Bonus: Experience studying marketing analytics

 

Skills/Knowledge:

  • Critical thinking
  • Strong analytical skills and statistical knowledge
  • Familiar with various analytical tools (eg. Microsoft Excel, SPSS, SAS, R, Python or other dynamic programming language are essential)
  • Strong initiative and proactive
  • Excellence attention to detail
  • Solid oral and written communication skills
  • Ability to communicate complex data in a simple, actionable way
  • Great work ethic and intellectual curiosity
  • Multi-tasking ability
  • Exceptional time management skills
  • Excellent client service skills
  • Entrepreneurial and commercially inclined
  • Able to work under pressure and meet aggressive deadlines
  • Couching and mentoring skills
  • Ability to work independently and with team members from different backgrounds

 

Qualifications:

  • Degree in Business, Business Analytics, Social Science, Statistics, Psychology, or related studies

 

Interested applicants, kindly email your detailed resume to [email protected].

Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.