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
Company Overview
In our world of rapid change, the need for reliable information to make confident decisions has never been greater. It was founded in 1979, and is headquartered in Toronto, Ontario, CA, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is https://www.ipsos.com/en-ca.