We are currently seeking a Team Manager who will be a part of the Turkey Market Research Project Management Team.
As Project Management Team Manager, you will have following key accountabilities:
Is being a key member of the local Market Research Operations management team, and as such supports operational strategy by taking the lead on strategic initiatives aimed at developing the services local Operations offer the Sales/Client Solutions teams
Directs and oversees all bidding and project management carried out by the local Market Research Project Management organizational unit
Provides technical and operational consultancy to the Sales and Client Solutions teams
Ensures bids and projects are managed professionally and with attention to budget, timing, consultation, and quality. Implements and follows Market Research Project Management standard procedures and processes
Ensures that projects and tasks are set up in time and according to cost budgets. Manages the financial performance of the local Market Research Project Management unit
Responsible for the overall organization, coordination and management of projects that focus on the implementation of standardized and optimized processes.
Developing relationships with the Sales and Client Solutions teams and, where required, external clients
Creating connection and managing the communication across sales/solutions and the operations team (local and/or Global Service Centers)
Ensures professional workload management and monitors workload as well as optimizes staff utilization
Provides leadership to direct team to ensure the correct skills and culture exist within the organizational unit
Overall responsible for people development/career progression within the Market Research Project Management unit
Now that we've introduced you to the position as Project Management Team Manager, what skills, qualifications and experience should you have?
Bachelor´s/ Master´s degree in Statistics, Business Administration, Economics, or equivalent experience
Preferably at least 5 years of experience in Market Research / Operations departments
Having an analytical approach and proactive problem-solving skills
Ability to work under pressure and with strict deadlines
Strong interpersonal, communication and teamwork skills
Advanced in Project Management
Advanced knowledge of the Data Collection process & understanding in detail of implementing various data collection methods
Advanced knowledge in Questionnaire and Research design and in Proposal Development
Advanced knowledge in Quality checks and control
Advanced use of MS Office
Excellent command of written and spoken English, business Fluent in English
Living in Istanbul