Senior Qualitative Project Manager
MMR Research Worldwide LTD, South Africa
Job Description
Do you enjoy working on high profile global accounts within the FMCG Industry? Are you highly organised and looking to excel at Project Management for Qualitative projects?
What we do here at MMR.
MMR is an independent, global consumer and sensory research agency specialising in food, drink, personal and household care research. We are industry leaders, guiding best in class innovation for our clients partnering with over 50% of the top 100 global food and drink brands
Our team of over 420 highly engaged, multi-disciplined employees are primarily dynamic research professionals, sensory experts and data scientists. We’re a diverse bunch, with backgrounds in Ramp;D, insight, marketing, sensory science, data sciences and psychology. We also boast a true global reach with offices in South Africa, London, Oxford, New York, Shanghai, Cali, Singapore, Mumbai, Sao Paulo and Bangkok.
What makes MMR special?
We are a people first company that prides itself on collaboration, honesty and mutual trust. That’s why in a recent all company survey 80% of our employees stated they are happy and proud to work for MMR and 70% would recommend that their friends come and work for us!
And one more thing, given that we work with 50% of the world’s food and drink brands so the chances are the last time you went to the supermarket, you bought something that we’ve influenced on its way to the shelves.
Our Opportunity:
We are looking for an energetic, self-motivated and passionate individual to join our South Africa team as a Senior Qualitative Project Manager, based in our Durban (Umhlanga) office. This role is a desk-based role which will be a critical link between client teams and qualitative practitioners at MMR.
The Qualitative Project Manager will be responsible for managing all operational aspects of project delivery for Qual Projects. It is an internally facing role focused on efficient project management and supplier liaison.
You will be part of the wider Global Qual Team and will have exposure to powerful methodologies on a wide range of research challenges. No two projects or briefs are ever the same, so the role comes with a wide range of variety to get your teeth stuck into! This role will give you the opportunity to work as part of an experienced, dynamic project management team.
Specific Responsibilities include:
Overseeing Projects:
Supplier Liaison:
Requirements
To be successful in this role you will have:
- Strong organisational amp; time management skills (essential)
- Strong communication skills amp; the ability to work effectively with teams (essential)
- Solid Microsoft Office skills including Word and Excel (essential)
- At least 3 years’ experience in a Market Research project management role (essential)
Benefits
MMR is an Equal Opportunities Employer.