Description
We shape the brands of tomorrow by better understanding people everywhere at Kantar.
Our Worldpanel provides a 360-degree understanding of consumer behaviour across the globe, continuously monitoring purchase and usage behaviour through the largest omnipanel in the world. With unparalleled datasets, pioneering technology, and expert analysts, we partner with brands and retailers to empower them to create a better, healthier, more sustainable, and inclusive world.
Key Job Details
As a Project Manager, you will play a lead role in planning, implementing, monitoring, controlling, and closing projects. You will be accountable for the entire project scope, team, resources, and overall success or failure.
Main Responsibilities
- Effectively communicate project goals and visions to ensure everyone understands and aligns with the objectives.
- Plan and develop project ideas.
- Estimate project costs and timelines.
- Deliver project objectives to realize benefits.
- Create and lead a high-performing team.
- Monitor project progress and set deadlines.
- Solve issues that arise during the project.
- Manage the project budget.
- Ensure stakeholder satisfaction.
- Evaluate project performance.
Project Duties
- Serve as the point of contact for the Commercial team.
- Provide project-specific training and briefings.
- Train new Panelists, interviewers, and Supervisors.
- Monitor adherence to quality standards and timelines.
- Establish good relationships between project team members and the organization.
- Prepare project payments within 3 days of data collection.
- Select suitable project personnel.
- Conduct field visits to ensure methodology adherence.
- Assess interviewer performance and implement remedial actions.
- Provide guidance and innovative solutions.
- Offer feedback on briefings and field issues.
- Report field concerns with solutions and timelines.
- Ensure daily and interim team status updates.
Duties Beyond Projects
- Identify skill gaps and coordinate training for field staff.
- Manage resources for leave, training, and peak periods.
- Control field costs and expenditures.
- Maintain team well-being and balance.
- Monitor field visit logs.
- Undertake training initiatives for team members.
- Conduct performance appraisals and provide feedback.
- Set SMART goals for team members with managerial support.
Skills and Knowledge Required
- Excellent communication skills.
- Time management and prioritization.
- Organizational awareness.
- Problem-solving abilities.
- Leadership qualities.
You will need a high school diploma; university qualification is a plus. At least 5 years of administrative and people management experience, preferably in a field environment, is required. Fluency in Arabic and English; second language preferred. Knowledge of research processes and marketing research is advantageous. Proficient in Word, Excel, and Outlook. Willing to travel regularly and work weekends and after hours.
