Qualitative Project Manager

Ipsos is a global leader in market research, specializing in shopper research, packaging tests, and product testing for over 30 years. As a Qualitative Project Manager, you will ensure operational excellence and seamless project delivery in close partnership with the Insights team, managing project setup, recruitment, logistics, and supplier budgets.

Responsibilities:

• Manage project handover from Insights
• Develop and manage screeners (including approvals and translations if required)
• Coordinate and oversee recruitment
• Build and track timelines, ensuring key milestones are met
• Book and liaise with venues, recruiters, and external suppliers
• Coordinate moderators and translators where required
• Organize fieldwork logistics (materials, stimulus preparation, shelf setups, online links, streaming, platforms, etc.)
• Monitor respondent grids and ensure quality control during fieldwork
• Act as the main operational contact for suppliers and partners
• Ensure smooth collaboration between all stakeholders
• Manage supplier invoicing and track project costs

Requirements:

• 2–3 years' experience in qualitative research project management (agency or client-side)
• Strong understanding of recruitment and fieldwork processes
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Confident communicator with suppliers and internal stakeholders
• Proactive and solutions-focused
• Flexible and adaptable in a dynamic environment
• Team-oriented and collaborative
• Accountable and ownership-driven
• Detail-oriented with high-quality standards