Qualitative Project Manager, North America
Offer summary
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in marketing, business, social sciences, or related field., At least 5 years of project management experience in qualitative research., Strong understanding of qualitative research methods and cost/project planning., Excellent communication skills and ability to manage multiple projects effectively..Key responsibilities:
- Ensure smooth execution of qualitative research projects and maintain client engagement.
- Collaborate with procurement to optimize supplier relationships and costs.
- Guide internal teams on project management tasks for various qualitative methods.
- Assist in transitioning from external vendors to internal moderation capabilities.
Job description
Company Description
R25_0016873
This is a permanent role, remote in the US, as part of our North America qualitative team.
Job Description
At NIQ, we don’t just study consumers—we uncover the stories behind their choices. As the lead of Qualitative Project Management in North America, you’ll be at the forefront of discovering what truly drives people’s behaviors, attitudes, and decisions. Join a growing team that’s passionate about digging deeper, thinking creatively, and turning human insights into powerful strategies for the world’s leading brands. If youre curious, collaborative, and excited by the idea of shaping the future of consumer understanding, this is the place for you.
About this job
We’re looking for someone who can be the NA expert for qualitative project execution, able to work with colleagues to optimize the efficiency of our NA qualitative business.
Get competitive costs from our suppliers.
Procure recruits for studies and moderators separately, based on a detailed understanding of the optimum suppliers for different types of jobs.
Give guidance on the project management tasks required, in relation to:
Online qual
F2F qual
F2F qual with products
New AI platforms
Workshops (including creative venue selection, costing for team travel, etc.)
Responsibilities
Ensure seamless execution of qualitative research projects while maintaining strong internal collaboration and client engagement through clear communication, strategic alignment, and responsive support throughout the project lifecycle.
Work with procurement to optimize our supply base, moving to strong relationships with a smaller number of suppliers in NA.
Help our business begin the transition from one where we rely heavily on external vendors to one in which moderation can be completed by our internal team. This will require systems processes for understanding the time commitment and availability of teams.
Ensure our NA qual team is using the right contracts and paperwork both with suppliers as well as to manage our internal financial systems appropriately.
Work with the NIQ SA&I Operations team to develop a clear Privacy and Security Protocol (PII, GDPR, etc.) and taking account of our new AIdriven qual platforms.
QualificationsBachelor’s degree in marketing, business, social sciences, or a related field
5+ years’ experience of project management operations within a qualitative research business.
Deep understanding of qualitative approaches and how to construct costs and project plans effectively.
Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and deliver highquality work on time and on budget
Excellent communication skills, including the ability to manage tasks and projects with both internal colleagues and clients
A collaborative mindset with the ability to work effectively across functions and contribute to a teamoriented culture
Additional Information
US Benefits
- Comprehensive healthcare plan (medical, Rx, dental, and vision).
- Flexible spending accounts and a Health Savings Account (including company contributions).
- Life and AD&D insurance.
- 401(k) retirement plan including company matching contributions.
- Disability insurance.
- Tuition Reimbursement.
- Discretionary paid time off program and 11 paid holidays.
- Flexible working environment
- Volunteer time off
- LinkedIn Learning
- EmployeeAssistanceProgram (EAP)
Additional Information
This role has a marketcompetitive salary with an anticipated base compensation of the following range: $64,000 $90,000. Actual salaries will vary depending on a candidate’s experience, qualifications, skills, and location. This role might also be eligible for a salesbased incentive or performancebased bonus. Other benefits include flexible working environment, comprehensive health insurance, industryleading parental leave, life insurance, education support and more.
Our Benefits
- Flexible working environment
- Volunteer time off
- LinkedIn Learning
- EmployeeAssistanceProgram (EAP)
About NIQ
NIQ is the world’s leading consumer intelligence company, delivering the most complete understanding of consumer buying behavior and revealing new pathways to growth. In 2023, NIQ combined with GfK, bringing together the two industry leaders with unparalleled global reach. With a holistic retail read and the most comprehensive consumer insights—delivered with advanced analytics through stateoftheart platforms—NIQ delivers the Full View™. NIQ is an Advent International portfolio company with operations in 100+ markets, covering more than 90% of the world’s population.
For more information, visit NIQ.com
Want to keep up with our latest updates?
Follow us on: LinkedIn | Instagram | Twitter | Facebook
Our commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
NIQ is committed to reflecting the diversity of the clients, communities, and markets we measure within our own workforce. We exist to count everyone and are on a mission to systematically embed inclusion and diversity into all aspects of our workforce, measurement, and products. We enthusiastically invite candidates who share that mission to join us. We are proud to be an Equal OpportunityAffirmative ActionEmployer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability status, age, marital status, protected veteran status or any other protected class. Our global nondiscrimination policy covers these protected classes in every market in which we do business worldwide. Learn more about how we are driving diversity and inclusion in everything we do by visiting the NIQ News Center: https:nielseniq.comglobalennewscenterdiversityinclusion
R25_0016873
This is a permanent role, remote in the US, as part of our North America qualitative team.
Job Description
At NIQ, we don’t just study consumers—we uncover the stories behind their choices. As the lead of Qualitative Project Management in North America, you’ll be at the forefront of discovering what truly drives people’s behaviors, attitudes, and decisions. Join a growing team that’s passionate about digging deeper, thinking creatively, and turning human insights into powerful strategies for the world’s leading brands. If youre curious, collaborative, and excited by the idea of shaping the future of consumer understanding, this is the place for you.
About this job
We’re looking for someone who can be the NA expert for qualitative project execution, able to work with colleagues to optimize the efficiency of our NA qualitative business.
Get competitive costs from our suppliers.
Procure recruits for studies and moderators separately, based on a detailed understanding of the optimum suppliers for different types of jobs.
Give guidance on the project management tasks required, in relation to:
Online qual
F2F qual
F2F qual with products
New AI platforms
Workshops (including creative venue selection, costing for team travel, etc.)
Responsibilities
Ensure seamless execution of qualitative research projects while maintaining strong internal collaboration and client engagement through clear communication, strategic alignment, and responsive support throughout the project lifecycle.
Work with procurement to optimize our supply base, moving to strong relationships with a smaller number of suppliers in NA.
Help our business begin the transition from one where we rely heavily on external vendors to one in which moderation can be completed by our internal team. This will require systems processes for understanding the time commitment and availability of teams.
Ensure our NA qual team is using the right contracts and paperwork both with suppliers as well as to manage our internal financial systems appropriately.
Work with the NIQ SA&I Operations team to develop a clear Privacy and Security Protocol (PII, GDPR, etc.) and taking account of our new AIdriven qual platforms.
QualificationsBachelor’s degree in marketing, business, social sciences, or a related field
5+ years’ experience of project management operations within a qualitative research business.
Deep understanding of qualitative approaches and how to construct costs and project plans effectively.
Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and deliver highquality work on time and on budget
Excellent communication skills, including the ability to manage tasks and projects with both internal colleagues and clients
A collaborative mindset with the ability to work effectively across functions and contribute to a teamoriented culture
Additional Information
US Benefits
- Comprehensive healthcare plan (medical, Rx, dental, and vision).
- Flexible spending accounts and a Health Savings Account (including company contributions).
- Life and AD&D insurance.
- 401(k) retirement plan including company matching contributions.
- Disability insurance.
- Tuition Reimbursement.
- Discretionary paid time off program and 11 paid holidays.
- Flexible working environment
- Volunteer time off
- LinkedIn Learning
- EmployeeAssistanceProgram (EAP)
Additional Information
This role has a marketcompetitive salary with an anticipated base compensation of the following range: $64,000 $90,000. Actual salaries will vary depending on a candidate’s experience, qualifications, skills, and location. This role might also be eligible for a salesbased incentive or performancebased bonus. Other benefits include flexible working environment, comprehensive health insurance, industryleading parental leave, life insurance, education support and more.
Our Benefits
- Flexible working environment
- Volunteer time off
- LinkedIn Learning
- EmployeeAssistanceProgram (EAP)
About NIQ
NIQ is the world’s leading consumer intelligence company, delivering the most complete understanding of consumer buying behavior and revealing new pathways to growth. In 2023, NIQ combined with GfK, bringing together the two industry leaders with unparalleled global reach. With a holistic retail read and the most comprehensive consumer insights—delivered with advanced analytics through stateoftheart platforms—NIQ delivers the Full View™. NIQ is an Advent International portfolio company with operations in 100+ markets, covering more than 90% of the world’s population.
For more information, visit NIQ.com
Want to keep up with our latest updates?
Follow us on: LinkedIn | Instagram | Twitter | Facebook
Our commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
NIQ is committed to reflecting the diversity of the clients, communities, and markets we measure within our own workforce. We exist to count everyone and are on a mission to systematically embed inclusion and diversity into all aspects of our workforce, measurement, and products. We enthusiastically invite candidates who share that mission to join us. We are proud to be an Equal OpportunityAffirmative ActionEmployer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability status, age, marital status, protected veteran status or any other protected class. Our global nondiscrimination policy covers these protected classes in every market in which we do business worldwide. Learn more about how we are driving diversity and inclusion in everything we do by visiting the NIQ News Center: https:nielseniq.comglobalennewscenterdiversityinclusion
At NIQ, we don’t just study consumers—we uncover the stories behind their choices. As the lead of Qualitative Project Management in North America, you’ll be at the forefront of discovering what truly drives people’s behaviors, attitudes, and decisions. Join a growing team that’s passionate about digging deeper, thinking creatively, and turning human insights into powerful strategies for the world’s leading brands. If youre curious, collaborative, and excited by the idea of shaping the future of consumer understanding, this is the place for you.
About this job
We’re looking for someone who can be the NA expert for qualitative project execution, able to work with colleagues to optimize the efficiency of our NA qualitative business.
Get competitive costs from our suppliers.
Procure recruits for studies and moderators separately, based on a detailed understanding of the optimum suppliers for different types of jobs.
Give guidance on the project management tasks required, in relation to:
Online qual
F2F qual
F2F qual with products
New AI platforms
Workshops (including creative venue selection, costing for team travel, etc.)
Ensure seamless execution of qualitative research projects while maintaining strong internal collaboration and client engagement through clear communication, strategic alignment, and responsive support throughout the project lifecycle.
Work with procurement to optimize our supply base, moving to strong relationships with a smaller number of suppliers in NA.
Help our business begin the transition from one where we rely heavily on external vendors to one in which moderation can be completed by our internal team. This will require systems processes for understanding the time commitment and availability of teams.
Ensure our NA qual team is using the right contracts and paperwork both with suppliers as well as to manage our internal financial systems appropriately.
Work with the NIQ SA&I Operations team to develop a clear Privacy and Security Protocol (PII, GDPR, etc.) and taking account of our new AIdriven qual platforms.
Bachelor’s degree in marketing, business, social sciences, or a related field
5+ years’ experience of project management operations within a qualitative research business.
Deep understanding of qualitative approaches and how to construct costs and project plans effectively.
Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and deliver highquality work on time and on budget
Excellent communication skills, including the ability to manage tasks and projects with both internal colleagues and clients
A collaborative mindset with the ability to work effectively across functions and contribute to a teamoriented culture
- Comprehensive healthcare plan (medical, Rx, dental, and vision).
- Flexible spending accounts and a Health Savings Account (including company contributions).
- Life and AD&D insurance.
- 401(k) retirement plan including company matching contributions.
- Disability insurance.
- Tuition Reimbursement.
- Discretionary paid time off program and 11 paid holidays.
- Flexible working environment
- Volunteer time off
- LinkedIn Learning
- EmployeeAssistanceProgram (EAP)
- Flexible working environment
- Volunteer time off
- LinkedIn Learning
- EmployeeAssistanceProgram (EAP)
About NIQ
NIQ is the world’s leading consumer intelligence company, delivering the most complete understanding of consumer buying behavior and revealing new pathways to growth. In 2023, NIQ combined with GfK, bringing together the two industry leaders with unparalleled global reach. With a holistic retail read and the most comprehensive consumer insights—delivered with advanced analytics through stateoftheart platforms—NIQ delivers the Full View™. NIQ is an Advent International portfolio company with operations in 100+ markets, covering more than 90% of the world’s population.
For more information, visit NIQ.com
Want to keep up with our latest updates?
Follow us on: LinkedIn | Instagram | Twitter | Facebook
Our commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
NIQ is committed to reflecting the diversity of the clients, communities, and markets we measure within our own workforce. We exist to count everyone and are on a mission to systematically embed inclusion and diversity into all aspects of our workforce, measurement, and products. We enthusiastically invite candidates who share that mission to join us. We are proud to be an Equal OpportunityAffirmative ActionEmployer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability status, age, marital status, protected veteran status or any other protected class. Our global nondiscrimination policy covers these protected classes in every market in which we do business worldwide. Learn more about how we are driving diversity and inclusion in everything we do by visiting the NIQ News Center: https:nielseniq.comglobalennewscenterdiversityinclusion
Additional Information
This role has a marketcompetitive salary with an anticipated base compensation of the following range: $64,000 $90,000. Actual salaries will vary depending on a candidate’s experience, qualifications, skills, and location. This role might also be eligible for a salesbased incentive or performancebased bonus. Other benefits include flexible working environment, comprehensive health insurance, industryleading parental leave, life insurance, education support and more.
Our Benefits
Additional Information
US Benefits
Qualifications
Responsibilities
Required profile
Experience
Other Skills
- Communication
- Strategic Thinking
- Teamwork
- Collaboration
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